Head, Property

**Head, Property**:
**Job ID**:

- 230506

**Posting status**:

- Open

**Organization**:

- Ministry of Transportation

**Division**:

- Transportation Infrastructure Management Division / Design and Engineering Branch

**City**:

- London

**Position(s) language**:

- English

**Job term**:

- 1 Permanent

**Job code**:

- M1011B - Technical Services16

**Salary**:

- $92,920.00 - $135,056.00 Per year
- Are you an innovative leader with a passion for real estate and a proven track record in property acquisition?

Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic leadership role and make a significant impact on the province's highway network?

If so, consider this opportunity to join a team of experts at the Transportation Infrastructure Management Division and help shape the future of transportation infrastructure in Ontario.

As the Head of Property, you will be responsible for strategically planning and managing the acquisition and ongoing management of property necessary for the construction and maintenance of provincial highways. This includes determining settlement of compensation arising from the acquisition of land or interests in land, the removal of buildings or other obstacles to allow for highway construction, and the disposal of surplus lands.

**Leadership in the Ontario Public Service**

A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.**About the job**:** Create the Work Environment**

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

**Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities**

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of their business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the teams daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry.

In this role, you will:

- Manage the delivery of a real estate services program, including property appraisal, acquisition, land management, sales, leasing, and legal conveyancing to support capital construction for ministry programs.
- Lead the investigation and settlement of business loss claims arising from ministry property acquisition activities.
- Lead the acquisition and management of external consulting and contract staff.
- Manage stakeholder relations with all relevant parties, including consultants, contractors, other Ontario Public Service offices and functions, regulatory agencies, municipal and other governments, and Indigenous communities.
- Identify financial, material, and human resources needs and manage the operational/program/project or activities budget.
- Respond to emergency situations affecting real estate assets, collaborate with other offices/units, and determine a course of action for effective issue resolution.

**What you bring to the team**:
**Leadership Skills**:

- You are a collaborative leader and have incorporated the principles of inclusion and diversity across all elements of your management style.
- You have proven experience in managing teams by communicating values, strategies, expectations, and promoting an engaged environment.
- You possess knowledge of human resources practices, policies, directives, and collective agreements related to recruitment, training and development, and labor relations to support an inclusive and engaged team
- You have demonstrated the ability to lead and provide guidance to staff from various units to ensure proper considerations are accounted for, and risks are mitigated.

**Technical Knowledge and Expertise**:

- You possess knowledge of real estate market conditions and trends, as well as environmental issues, legislation, and policy frameworks governing the acquisition, sale, and lease of real estate (e.g., infrastructure improvement and management, Expropriations Act, Public Lands Act, Highway Traffic Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act).
- You have knowledge of case law, past practices, and industry trends from various sources, such as the Board of Negotiations, Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT)), mediations, other tribunals, and legal counsel, to make recommendations and approv