Junior Capital Acquisition Agent

Regional Municipality of Peel

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Real Estate Section of the Real Property Asset Management Division (the RE Section) provides the acquisition, management, and disposal of Regional real property to align the Regional Corporation’s real estate portfolio with it’s service delivery needs. The Capital Acquisitions team specializes in the field of negotiations and appraisal services. Our staff are experienced in all professional and technical services required to conduct confidential negotiations for the acquisition of land, for multi-owner capital projects with a consistent methodology. Our Capital Acquisitions team is growing and we are looking for a Junior Capital Acquisition Agent to join a team of seasoned professionals. The Junior Capital Acquisition Agent will be responsible for providing technical, appraisal and negotiating assistance to the Capital Acquisition Agents, Senior Capital Acquisition Agents, Program Manager, Capital Acquisitions and/or the Manager of Real Estate, Capital Acquisitions relating to capital acquisition services including expropriation proceedings.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in a related field (i.e. Geography, Urban Planning, Urban Affairs and Real Estate)
• Three years relevant real estate experience
• Must be working towards AACI/CRA designation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada and/or SR/WA designation with the International Right of Way Association
• Requires good understanding of a specialized discipline or field in real estate, legal, municipal and engineering concepts
• Requires general understanding of engineering concepts, engineering drawings, survey/reference plans, title searches used to comprehend the capital work project proposed)
• General understanding of expropriation proceedings according to applicable legislation
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated strong and significant public relations and both written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills – MS Word, Excel, and Access applications
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Responsibilities

• Analyze appraisal reports completed for various interests in real property either through negotiations or expropriation proceedings (i.e. verification and review of comparable sales, verification of zoning and official plan designations, verification of all legal information within the report.
• Responsible for drafting, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing technical and legal agreements (i.e. encroachment agreements, consent to enter agreements, and Agreements of Purchase and Sale)
• Draft and review Council reports, real estate legal documentation (i.e. Agreements of Purchase and Sale, Expropriation documentation)
• Provide answers to questions relating to capital projects or acquisitions either during a public meeting or during negotiations with the Owner or the Owner’s representative (i.e. lawyer, consultant, engineer)
• Complete informal estimates of value for different real property interests
• Conduct comprehensive property research
• Conduct comparable sales investigation/confirmation
• Draft, review, interpret and analyze technical and legal agreements
• Review and interpret all aspects of a legal Title Search
• Review reference plans, appraisal reports and compose correspondence for owners, lawyers, and outside consultants
• Meet with landowners to negotiate acquisitions of different interests in real property

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree