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Job description - Compliance Officer

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission is the provincial regulatory agency for real estate brokerages. There are close to 2,500 real estate licensees in the province. Established by the Real Estate Trading Act, the Commission regulates real estate brokerage activities in Nova Scotia.

The Commission's Mandate Is To Protect The Public Interest Through Effective Regulation That Promotes Professionalism, Ethical Conduct, And Integrity, Which Strengthens Consumer Trust And Confidence In The Real Estate Profession. This Is Accomplished Through

Administration and enforcement of the Real Estate Trading Act, Regulations, Commission By-law, and Commission Policies; Setting performance standards that govern real estate trading; Setting licensing requirements, education and entrance standards; and Auditing brokerages and investigating consumer complaints, and where necessary, impose disciplinary action.

About The Opportunity

This position will be responsible for:

Scheduling and conducting audits of real estate brokerages. Analyzing audit results, preparing brokerage audit reports and then communicating audit results to brokers. Assisting consumers and licensees with real estate trading practice inquires. Conducting research and reporting on industry standards. Assisting the Compliance Manager with compliance related tasks. Conduct investigations and report writing. Presenting reports at Commission committee meetings.

Working Conditions

Office environment: Monday-Friday hours: 9:00 - 4:30 at the Commission office in Bedford.

What We Offer

This is a salaried position starting at $65,000. After probationary period, there is an opportunity for a hybrid work environment. Health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and extended health care. RRSP matching. Cell Phone allowance. Vacation-4 weeks. Fitness benefit. Professional development opportunities including conference attendance and training. Working in an energetic and positive team environment.

Qualifications

A completed Business Administration/Commerce degree or diploma Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, good problem solving, and the ability to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information. Excellent communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills. The ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience working in a professional office environment. Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Assets

Have an understanding of contract law, agency law, property law and provincial statue and regulations. Experience applying regulation/legislation and policy. Experience with the real estate industry. Experience with provincial regulatory compliance.

Application Process

Qualified applicants please send your cover letter and resume addressed to Carolin MacDonald, Compliance Manager.

Email: cmacdonald@nsrec.ns.ca

Deadline: Applicants will be interviewed as they apply. The position will be closed when the post is filled. Offer of employment is applicable on all background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results must be satisfactory to the employer.

We thank all who apply, however only those under consideration will be contacted directly.

About Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission

The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission is the regulatory body for trading in real estate in the province. Established by the provincial government in 1997, the Commission is an independent, non-profit agency that supervises the professional activities of all real estate licensees in Nova Scotia.

The Commission's Mandate Is To Protect The Public Interest Through Effective Regulation That Promotes Professionalism, Ethical Conduct, And Integrity, Which Strengthens Consumer Trust And Confidence In The Real Estate Profession. We Work Toward Public Protection Through

administering and enforcing the Real Estate Trading Act, its Regulations and the Commission Bylaw; setting performance standards that govern trading in real estate; setting licensing requirements and entrance standards; and investigating complaints and imposing disciplinary sanctions under the Act.

About Self-regulation

Real estate in Nova Scotia is fully self-regulated. Professional self-regulation is in essence the protection of the public interest and all of the regulatory body's decisions and actions are done in the public interest, to protect real estate consumers from incompetent or unethical practices by licensees.