Real Estate Consultant

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 19196

Real Estate Consultant
Planning &Economic Development
Economic Development
Hamilton City Hall

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: Non Union Mgmt Professional

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: 6
- SALARY/HOUR: $50.654 - $59.242 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent

Job Description ID #: 7131

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Manager of Real Estate, this position will be responsible for the delivery and administration of real estate services, with a particular focus on securing and disposing of real property rights or portfolio management, planning and strategy. Functions include research, advice, strategic planning, negotiations, as well as planning for, and/or guiding the work of City Partners (internal and external) with respect to City real property assets and interests and activities.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Initiates and manages projects dealing with real estate transactions.

Supports and/or leads strategic transactional initiatives, such as the Land Development Task Force, the Affordable Housing Site Selection Sub-Committee, Portfolio Management Committee, and the School Board Property Acquisition Strategy.

Provides real estate and portfolio management services and professional advice to the City of Hamilton departments and agencies.

Undertakes research, analysis, and reviews of property(ies) with the objective of establishing disposition strategies and plans for City-owned real estate interests.

Assists in the development and implementation of the Corporate Master Real Estate Plan.

Develops, negotiates, and implements corporate acquisition, leases and disposition of property policies and procedures.

Researches and analyzes alternative strategies for meeting real estate needs and makes recommendations to management and Council.

Represents the City of Hamilton and the Section at various special projects and joint committees with internal groups, external agencies and community interest groups.

Prepares detailed reports, recommendations and presentations for management and Council.

Ensures compliance with Provincial and Federal Statutes, Regulations and Guidelines and Municipal By-Laws and Policies.

Assists the Manager in the development and implementation of customer service initiatives in accordance with legislative and corporate expectations and priorities.

Makes presentations to stakeholder groups, attends public meetings and works closely with development community regarding municipal economic development initiatives and incentives.

Implements work program and must achieve agreed upon annual performance objectives and measures set by the division/department.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Knowledge in real estate, economic development, real estate financing and downtown/community renewal and marketing normally acquired through the completion of a University Degree in Economic Geography, Commerce, Business, Economics or other related discipline or a combination of a Community College Diploma and relevant work experience.
- Experience in the planning and facilitating the acquisition, and/or disposition of real estate interests, and negotiating transactions pertaining to the transfer of interests in real property
- Knowledge of the Ontario Municipal Act, Ontario Planning Act, Land Titles Act, Assessment Act, Environmental Assessment Act, land use, zoning, community impact, environmental controls, building codes and other relevant property management/real estate related legislation such as the Expropriations Act and the Commercial Tenancies Act.

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