Property Agent (Full-Time)

Connect Land and Opportunity. Build Relationships. Support Community Growth. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your expertise in real estate, property management, negotiations, and land administration helps support responsible stewardship of municipal assets and contributes to shaping our communities’ future. Here, you will manage a diverse portfolio of municipal real estate matters, including property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, land development opportunities, and property administration activities. You'll be part of a workplace that values respect, fosters growth, and promotes a culture of diversity, well-being, and collaboration. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a place where you can grow both personally and professionally. Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day As a Property Agent, you'll support the management and optimization of the City's real estate portfolio by facilitating property transactions, negotiating agreements, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and providing professional advice on municipal land matters. Your work will help ensure municipal properties are managed strategically, responsibly and in alignment with corporate objectives. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you're looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence are recognized, and make a real impact in our community. How You'll Support the Team In this role, you will administer and manage municipal real estate transactions and provide professional support on a wide range of property-related matters. You will also have the following accountabilities: Negotiate and supervise the maintenance, acquisition, development, marketing, leasing and disposal of City lands and buildings and recommend, prepare and finalize agreements and procedures related to these functions in conjunction with the City's Solicitor. Prepare reports, studies, recommendations, by-laws, and other documentation related to Realty Services' functions. Respond to written and verbal inquiries and liaise with other departments, public and private agencies and individuals on realty-related matters. Assign work to contract personnel (lawyers, appraisers, surveyors, consultants, etc.) and provide a review and analysis of work submitted to the City. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of realty legislation and practices as they relate to the functions as the Realty Services Section. Property Agent Job Description What You Can Count On With Us We're proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As a Property Agent, you'll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions Exposure to a diverse range of real estate transactions, development projects, and municipal initiatives A collaborative team environment that values innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning The opportunity to influence how municipal land assets are acquired, developed, managed and leveraged to support community growth. What You'll Bring to the Team Here's what will help you succeed as a Property Agent: Degree or diploma in business administration, planning or economics; and Three years’ experience in the real estate field; Experience in land use planning and development and property administration, along with a knowledge of legislated procedures as they relate to Municipal land functions is required; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Connect Property and Opportunity with Us- Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you'll help shape meaningful work, support organizational success, and contribute to an exceptional employee experience. Apply today and start your next chapter with the City of Thunder Bay. General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at:

The Property Agent manages a diverse portfolio of municipal real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and land development. They negotiate agreements, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide professional advice to ensure municipal assets are managed strategically.

Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in business administration, planning, or economics, along with at least three years of experience in the real estate field. Proficiency in land use planning, property administration, and knowledge of municipal land legislation is required.

• Competitive salary • Matching pension plan • Health coverage • Vision coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Employee and family assistance program • Wellness initiatives • Leadership development • Tuition reimbursement

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• Real estate
• Property management
• Negotiation
• Land administration
• Property acquisition
• Leasing
• Land development
• Municipal real estate
• Contract management
• Report writing
• Stakeholder management
• Realty legislation
• Appraisal coordination
• Surveyor coordination
• Strategic planning
• Report Writing
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Development
• Real Estate Transactions
• Influencing Without Authority
• Planning
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Business Administration
• Management
• Economics
• Property Management
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Land Administration
• Land Development
• Land-Use Planning
• Leadership Development
• Legislation
• Purchasing
• Real Estate
• Real Property Administration
• Coordinating

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Legal
• Property Agent
• Property Appraiser / Assessor
• Valuers and Loss Assessors
• Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
• Property Appraisers and Assessors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week