Land Acquisition Officer - Repost

PS2 Property Appraiser 2

Regular/full-time

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

Real Estate Services Branch / Asset Management

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 40264

Salary(s): PS2 $55,132.00 - $66,120.00 per year

Closing Date: February 28, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

A detailed position description is available upon request.

Real Estate Services Branch represents the Manitoba Government in its land dealings with the public, striving to conduct the government's real estate business in a manner that is fair, open and transparent, timely and professional, and fiscally and environmentally responsible.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Class 5 Driver’s Licence and able to travel throughout the province as required
• Ability to provide and maintain a Criminal Record Check
• Physical ability to traverse difficult terrain to inspect remote portions of properties
• Ability to obtain Commissioner of Oaths within 3 months of employment

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Education in a related discipline, appraisal, surveying, planning, real estate or diploma/certificate in a related discipline or International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Courses or related experience in real estate valuation, acquisition or a related field. A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in Real Estate valuation or negotiation or a related field such as planning, surveying, real estate agent, law, appraisal.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly information to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing and review legal contractual documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills, including a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Duties:
Under the direction of the Manager of Right-of-Way Acquisitions, the incumbent assists in the valuation and acquisition of property. Additional key responsibilities includes:

• Performs advanced research including title searches, assessment searches, comparable sales analysis, investigating costs of other improvements.
• Negotiates to secure acquisition of property as required by client departments.
• Prepares a variety of legally binding documents for execution by landowners and other interested parties.

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Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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