Senior Property Officer

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx in Toronto is seeking a Contract Senior Property Officer to support the acquisition of property rights for Light Rail Transit projects. You will work with project teams and external partners to ensure timely access to land and compliance with policy.

The role emphasizes collaboration, negotiation, and attention to regulatory requirements, including Expropriations Act and Building Transit Faster Act, with in-office work at 10 Bay Street.

Qualifications

• University degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Land Economics, Business Administration, Communications, Architecture, Law, Engineering or related field or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized Real Estate, Planning, Project Management designation asset
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations, appraisal acquisitions in infrastructure/transit projects
• Experience with Expropriations Act and Building Transit Faster Act asset
• Strong knowledge of real estate practices, land titles, commercial leasing, appraisals, negotiations or land development

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery teams in identification and acquisition of property for major infrastructure transit projects
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to acquire property and secure land access
• Oversee staff and external providers in property appraisals, surveys, legal agreements and related documents
• Monitor consultant performance, budgets, deliverables and schedules to ensure contractual compliance
• Prepare property cost estimates and identify delivery risks with mitigation recommendations
• Coordinate land acquisition or expropriation under policy and act, and interface with Legal Services and ministry as required
• Collaborate with Real Estate Management on property management for new project land
• Prepare and maintain property related reports and briefing materials for clients and executives

Skills

Negotiation

Property acquisitions

Land use planning

Contracts

Expropriations Act knowledge

Education

University degree in Land Use Planning or related field

Job description

Contract up to 13 months

Future multiple openings is a possibility

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

This role is an in-office position based at our 10 Bay Street, Toronto location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in-person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.

Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Property Acquisitions Team, within the Pre-Construction Services Division of the Capital Projects Group (CPG), is growing and looking for a Contract Senior Property Officer. The successful candidate will fill key roles in the day-to‑day activities related to Light Rail Transit (LRT) projects. They will ensure that property rights necessary for the project are acquired by Metrolinx in accordance with Ministry and Corporate guidelines. This is a great opportunity to make significant contributions on a project that is transforming transportation in the region!

What will I be doing?

• Support project delivery teams in the identification and acquisition of property required to implement major infrastructure transit projects

• Coordinate and collaborate with project delivery teams, internal and external stakeholders to acquire property and secure access to land requirements

• Oversee internal staff activities and external service providers in the delivery of property appraisals, surveys, legal agreements, reports and other property related documents

• Monitor consultant performance, budgets, deliverables, and schedules to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and organizational expectations.

• Provide subject matter expertise and support to project delivery teams through the preparation of property cost estimates, identification of potential delivery risks and recommendation of mitigation measures to support project delivery objectives

• Negotiate with property owners, provide oversight on contracts /fees with consultants,

• Coordinate acquisition of land or interests by expropriation in accordance with Corporate Policy and Procedures, the Expropriations Act and the Building Transit Faster Act, including providing support to Legal Services and interface with the Ministry of Transportation, as may be required

• Collaborate with the internal Real Estate Management team on property management and maintenance requirements for newly acquired project related property

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain property related reports, briefing documents and presentation material for various client groups and senior executives

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a university degree in Land Use Planning, Urban Land Economics, Business Administration, Communications, Architecture, Law, Engineering or related field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent

• Completion of a recognized Real Estate, Planning, Project Management and/or relevant professional designation would be an asset

• Demonstrated experience in negotiations, appraisal acquisitions, ideally with experience, either in the public or private sector, working within an infrastructure/transit project environment

• Experience with or knowledge of the Expropriations Act and Building Transit Faster Act would be an asset

• Strong knowledge of real estate practices and principles, land titles, commercial leasing, property appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions and dispositions or land development

• Experience with construction practices and understanding of construction documents would be an asset

• Highly skilled in exercising tact, initiative, and resourcefulness to draft, negotiate, or amend agreements and contracts

• Experience with various procurement methods, both traditional and non-traditional (especially P3) would be an asset

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, negotiation, oral/written/presentation skills

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non‑union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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