Real Property Researcher

6 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:HALIFAX

**Type of Employment**: Permanent

**Union Status**: NSGEU - NSPG

**Closing Date**:15-May-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Real Estate Division of the Department of Public Works provides a variety of real estate services to the various provincial government Departments, Boards, Agencies, and Commissions. We also manage procurement and allocation of all office, warehouse and other spaces. Our Real Property team provides services in the areas of real estate acquisition and disposal, road investigations, appraisal, and survey.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
As the Real Property Researcher, you have a direct impact on the status of land, roads and accessing of records contained in the Real Property Registry and support in real property transactions.

We count on your strong attention to detail and organization skills for the accurate and timely preparation of reports and recommendations in response to property requests and inquiries from department staff, other government departments, the public, surveyors, and law firms. You will be responsible for conducting research using various sources such as cadastral/ownership information, title searches, aerial photographs, historical records, road maps, right of way plans, surveys and legal descriptions. Using your expertise, you will advise clients with regards to legal documents, the status of land, public highways, and records contained in our Real Property Registry and Crown Land Records.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
You have completed High School and a two (2) year Planning Technician course, such as Paralegal and Survey Technician. An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.

You must have knowledge and an understanding of the relevant legislation and policies to address inquiries from the public, lawyers, land surveyors, internal and external stakeholders with regards to the status of land, roads and government records.

You must have knowledge of the land registry and Nova Scotia Property Records Database (Property Online), ability to read and understand legal descriptions and survey plans.

As travel is a component of this position, you must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Though not required, it is considered an asset if you are familiar with:

- common Law, Wills and Probate;
- land registration systems; and
- municipal, provincial and federal jurisdictions and responsibilities pertaining to land;
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Basic use of CAD and/or drafting Preparation of legal descriptionsYour communication style, both oral and written, will allow you to conduct detailed research, prepare, process and sign reports and recommendations. You work well independently and in a team environment. You also utilize sound judgement and tact when dealing with a variety of stakeholders. You have organizational and planning skills that allow you to multi-task while adapting to a fast paced environment staying in line with the department’s goals and objectives.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

**Equivalency**:
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

- High School plus 2 years of related experience with GIS, CAD/drafting and/or surveying.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:

- Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
- May be required to work overtime on occasion.
- Typically located in comfortable office environment.
- Much of the time is spent in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
- Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information, regular requirement to type, read and work on a computer.
- May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.

**Pay Grade**: TE 16 - TE 22

**Salary Range**: $1,735.60 - $2,574.66 Bi-Weekly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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