Property Acquisition Coordinator

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Coquitlam, Nanaimo (Hybrid)

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Applicants who do not fully meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position, but at a lower classification.

Property Acquisition Coordinator
$76,071.18 - $86,658.48 annually

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure plans transportation networks, provides transportation services and infrastructure, and develops and implements transportation policies. The Ministry’s priorities are to improve vital rural and urban infrastructure and invest in public transit, cycling infrastructure and other green modes of transportation. It also aims to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the economy through the movement of people and goods.

The Property Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for managing all property acquisition activities. This includes delivery of property for projects, including resource budgeting, contract management, appraisal valuation, business valuation, land survey, road closures, expropriation and related project management. This position leads, plans and manages property acquisition projects for fee simple, crown land, gravel pits, statutory rights of ways, temporary licences and easements. This role works with considerable independence and demonstrates substantial initiative, discretionary judgement and creativity in property acquisitions that address pertinent issues, risks and contingencies.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Urban Land Economics with Appraisal Option; an equivalent combination of related education and experience may also be considered.
• Professionally recognized training in business administration, management, commerce or appraisal.
• Accreditation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AACI) or RI(BC) Appraisal Option.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project or program management, property acquisition, survey or negotiation, preferably in the public sector.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and managing projects and contract services.

For more information and to apply online by May 23, 2024, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/112557