Program Manager Capital Acquisitions

Regional Municipality of Peel

15h • 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. Do you have experience in Municipal Capital Infrastructure? Are you familiar with and have experience with expropriations? Do you have a passion for leading a team of seasoned professionals? We have a great opportunity for someone like you to join our Real Property Asset Management team! Keep reading for more detail... The Capital Acquisitions Program Manager will deliver the Region of Peel’s property acquisitions for the capital infrastructure program within the applicable Public Works divisions. The Program Manager will be required to lead, supervise, and coordinate staff responsible for negotiating and implementing real estate transactions, in order to ensure the success of the client service objectives in roads and waste, water, and wastewater. This includes acquiring fee simple, easements, permissions to enter, risk management, expropriation, development agreements and planning application reviews. This Program Manager will also make recommendations and plan for significant acquisition services including feasibility studies and full buy out/partial taking acquisition and extensive analysis on expropriation matters. The Capital Acquisitions Program Manager will also be responsible for risk management, communication, client reports and the provision of expert real property advice and approvals.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in a related field (i.e., Geography, Urban Planning, Urban Affairs and Real Estate)
• Minimum of 5 years of municipal real estate experience preferably in capital project land acquisitions
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and/or previous supervisory experience
• Member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada and/or International Right of Way Association with an AACI and/or SRWA designation, or qualifications leading to such designations
• Combination of education and experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable legislation related to capital projects, including Expropriation Act, Municipal Act, and Environment Assessment Act
• Thorough knowledge of Registry Office/Land Title Office procedures, legal surveys and plans, and engineering procedures and plans as they relate to property rights and acquisitions
• Thorough knowledge of general legal matters pertaining to transfer of real property
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive reports, develop creative solutions to complex problems and present recommendations regarding appraisal, settlement and expropriation
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to the Manager, Capital Acquisitions on agreements, properties, and expropriation settlements while continuously striving to improve processes and identify opportunities for cost-reduction
• Manage considerable acquisitions (including environmentally sensitive lands) and risk management
• Identify opportunities to improve the functional use of real estate for the maximum benefit of Regional programs
• Implement strategies that will manage the Region’s long term interests in relation to capital infrastructure interests
• Respond to enquiries from senior level management at the Region, elected officials, area municipalities, conservation authorities, province, and various stakeholders (in particular Public Works management)
• Effective and extensive communication which involves interpreting, negotiating, and persuading internal and external stakeholders to advance program and Regional goals
• Provide professional advice and recommendations in relation to valuation of real estate assets, assess business and financial risks in the context of overall market and economic conditions.
• Make decisions that significantly impact the establishment and achievement of program and project service objectives to complete capital infrastructure projects including impacts on the price paid for land, the reputation of the Region to land owners, and the impacts the timing and budget of large capital infrastructure projects (road, water, wastewater, waste)
• Utilize independent judgment to guide real estate team where policies do not provide guidance to conduct in-depth investigation and extensive research (political impacts, individual impacts to owner, review of law, appraisal information, market condition, scheduling of construction project) for strategic feasibility and analysis (full buy out/partial taking, expropriation, business loss, injurious affection, special damages), appropriate compensation settlement in expropriation situation and negotiate and implement recommended solution
• Manage day-to-day dispute resolution as necessary to deliver multiple and complex real estate acquisitions
• Set objectives, prioritizing, scheduling tasks/resources, and monitoring budgets for specific client acquisitions
• Provide planning, analysis, review, and resource allocation for projects stemming from the client department
• Track work progress and prepare monthly summaries and reporting progress to senior management
• Assist in the definition of project objectives, scope of work, and proposed schedules
• Oversee consultants/contractors in the delivery of cost-effective projects and operations

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.
• Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree