Land Officer

3 weeks ago

Grande Prairie, Canada City of Grande Prairie Full time

**The Region**

Home to endless skies and boundless opportunities, Grande Prairie is in the heart of the Peace Region in Northwestern Alberta. The largest urban centre north of Alberta’s capital, Grande Prairie is a thriving young city of over 69,000 with a median age of 32; a full 10 years younger than the national average. Whether it’s parents pushing a stroller, children filling the Eastlink Centre, or families biking on one of the many trails, there are signs of youth everywhere you turn. Grande Prairie’s youthfulness arises from the exciting opportunities that enabled population growth of over 73% between 2001 and 2021. More than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups contribute to the community which not only serves as a hub for the surrounding area but also as the heart of a thriving regional population of almost 300,000 people.

Attracting businesses, jobs, and people is enabled by a well-balanced blend of agricultural industry, strategic location, and diverse wealth of natural resources including oil, natural gas, coal, and lumber. This diversity provides a great opportunity for careers across a variety of industries. In addition, Alberta’s newest Polytechnical institution (Northwestern Polytechnical) serves as the capstone for an outstanding local educational system that facilitates personal and career growth across a full range of opportunities.

The community offers an intriguing mix of mid-size city community and big city amenities that is often referred to as “urban without urban grind”. There is endless possibility for residents to get involved and connected For sport and recreation fans, there is a wide variety of parks and trails to explore across the city, as well as several state-of-the-art recreational facilities. An exciting and engaged arts and culture community is also very active in venues such as the Montrose Cultural Centre, the Centre for Creative Arts and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre and supported by a multitude of cultural and neighbourhood associations.

With something for everyone, Grande Prairie is the perfect place to thrive

**The Opportunity**

As the Land Officer, you play a key role in the effective management and administration of the land management process. You are responsible for the leadership and management of municipal land-related functions including sales, acquisitions, leasing, encroachments, licenses and land swaps while maintaining confidentiality.

You must adhere to and follow procedures as set out in the Municipal Government Act and City bylaws and policies. As the Land Officer, you must have the ability to plan, develop, coordinate and implement a wide range of land management-related functions. You are highly skilled in making decisions, providing direction and expressing ideas clearly which is essential within a cross-functional team environment. You play an important role in providing information and advising the administration on land management-related information in consultation with senior administration, council, business partners and internal department personnel.

**Responsibilities**

**You Bring**

The incumbent must have the ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and implement a wide range of land management-related functions. Highly skilled in making decisions, providing direction, and expressing ideas clearly are essential within a cross-functional team environment.
- Minimum of 5 years experience of progressively more responsible and varied managing land purchasing, sales, leasing, and processes.
- Working knowledge of real estate processes.
- Knowledge of legal processes related to municipal land transactions.
- Experience with land development/urban planning.
- Marketing/public relations experience is an asset.
- Proficiency in the use of computers.
- Strong analytical, research, negotiating and interpersonal skills, with the ability to exercise tact and listen, clearly and effectively in person and on the phone.
- Ability to manage sensitive and political situations.
- Organized, self-motivated and proficient in multi-tasking.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in verbal communications and public presentations including written reports.
- Municipal government experience would be an asset.
- Accounting knowledge and skills, interpersonal communication, Real Estate, Governing Acts and Regulations, cooperative cross-functional team approach.
- Attention to detail while working under pressure.

**Hours**

The standard workweek consists of a minimum of 35 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

**Compensation**

Out-of-Scope Agreement (E Band, $43.24 - $55.89 per hour)

**Selection Process

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