Real Estate and Development Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
City of Powell River
Real Estate and Development Specialist
Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell Riveris a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism**.** Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
Real Estate and Development Specialist
(Salary Range $92,600 - $106,300 per year)
As part of the Planning Services team, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and management of all City-owned properties and lease agreements and for leading and supporting a variety of development initiatives aligned with Council’s strategic priorities. Combining your real estate and asset management expertise with economic development acumen, you will ensure the City leverages its property portfolio to encourage responsible community growth. There is considerable liaison with local and provincial partners, investors, developers and other stakeholders to advance affordable housing initiatives, support economic diversification and maximize utilization of City-owned lands.
You have superior negotiation and communication skills, demonstrated success in building effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a political environment with tact and discretion.
The ideal candidates holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Law, Economic Development or a related field. Your background includes at least five years of progressive experience in municipal real estate, economic development or a related area and extensive experience in lease negotiations, land disposition, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.
Real Estate and Development Specialist Job Description
This position will remain open until filled.
**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE**
Click on this link https://powellriver.ca/pages/employment-opportunities
-OR-
Navigate to the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca
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Select ‘I Want To’, then ‘Apply for’, then Employment with the City’.
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Click on the desired job posting displayed under ‘Current Opportunities’ and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more
About City of Powell River
Powell River is a modern and vibrant small-sized Canadian city. We're a diverse community of first peoples, born-and-bred locals and new arrivals from near and far who love Powell River for the lifestyle, affordability, progressive education, world-renowned international festivals, events and sports, haven for entrepreneurship, booming residential development sector, investment in light industry and creative economies, and our unparalleled outdoor playground.
Where we live is Coastal by Nature in the spectacular setting of the British Columbia Northern Sunshine Coast on the traditional lands of the Tla'amin Nation and the centre of the qathet Regional District.
Powell River people share a common purpose and great pride in our City. We are a welcoming community, working together in fellowship, sharing mutual attitudes, values, beliefs, and goals in making Powell River healthy and thriving through services and leadership for our coastal community and future generations in an innovative, effective and responsible manner.
Real Estate and Development Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
City of Powell River
Real Estate and Development Specialist
Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell Riveris a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism**.** Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.
Real Estate and Development Specialist
(Salary Range $92,600 - $106,300 per year)
As part of the Planning Services team, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and management of all City-owned properties and lease agreements and for leading and supporting a variety of development initiatives aligned with Council’s strategic priorities. Combining your real estate and asset management expertise with economic development acumen, you will ensure the City leverages its property portfolio to encourage responsible community growth. There is considerable liaison with local and provincial partners, investors, developers and other stakeholders to advance affordable housing initiatives, support economic diversification and maximize utilization of City-owned lands.
You have superior negotiation and communication skills, demonstrated success in building effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a political environment with tact and discretion.
The ideal candidates holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Law, Economic Development or a related field. Your background includes at least five years of progressive experience in municipal real estate, economic development or a related area and extensive experience in lease negotiations, land disposition, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.
Real Estate and Development Specialist Job Description
This position will remain open until filled.
**ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-LINE**
Click on this link https://powellriver.ca/pages/employment-opportunities
-OR-
Navigate to the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca
-
Select ‘I Want To’, then ‘Apply for’, then Employment with the City’.
-
Click on the desired job posting displayed under ‘Current Opportunities’ and you will be taken to the instructions on how to apply.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or more
About City of Powell River
Powell River is a modern and vibrant small-sized Canadian city. We're a diverse community of first peoples, born-and-bred locals and new arrivals from near and far who love Powell River for the lifestyle, affordability, progressive education, world-renowned international festivals, events and sports, haven for entrepreneurship, booming residential development sector, investment in light industry and creative economies, and our unparalleled outdoor playground.
Where we live is Coastal by Nature in the spectacular setting of the British Columbia Northern Sunshine Coast on the traditional lands of the Tla'amin Nation and the centre of the qathet Regional District.
Powell River people share a common purpose and great pride in our City. We are a welcoming community, working together in fellowship, sharing mutual attitudes, values, beliefs, and goals in making Powell River healthy and thriving through services and leadership for our coastal community and future generations in an innovative, effective and responsible manner.