Senior Realty Officer

Position Details

• Department: Corporate Services
• Division: Capital Construction & Realty
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville; eligible for the Hybrid Work Program, with a minimum requirement of three days per week onsite
• Posting Date: October 15, 2026
• Application Deadline: November 5, 2026
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
• Employee Group: MMSG

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Realty Services, this role will support project delivery teams in the acquisition of property required to implement major municipal infrastructure projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and collaborates with project teams on the acquisition of property for projects.
• Negotiates with property owners for the acquisition of real property interests required for projects.
• Coordinates the commissioning of appraisals and surveys/reference plans for property acquisitions.
• Reviews appraisal reports prepared by external appraisers and advises the Manager of Realty Services with respect to their accuracy and reasonableness.
• Coordinates and collaborates with legal services (internal and external) in drafting legal agreements (agreements of purchase and sale, easements, licenses, leases) and acquiring property interests by expropriation.
• Prepares reports to Regional Council seeking approval of real estate transactions.
• May appraise real property interests for internal purposes through field research, review of office files, and data.
• Completes strategic real estate studies, including asset reviews, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analyses, adaptive use studies, financial modeling, needs analyses, and acquisition and divestiture strategies.
• Provides updated market data on economic trends, real estate market conditions, sales, listings, rentals, vacancy rates, and absorption rates.
• Assists in resolving business loss issues, including mitigation and settlement recommendations.
• Assists with implementation and administration of real estate inventories and land management systems.
• Responds to inquiries on vacant land, property boundaries, ownership rights, and availability of Regional property.
• Provides realty services to local municipalities and agencies as requested. Prepares technical reports and staff reports.

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Land Use Planning, Economics, or a relevant discipline.
• Five years of experience as a municipal real estate practitioner, with demonstrated experience negotiating the acquisition of property interests for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of real estate practices and principles, land titles, leasing, property appraisals, surveys and reference plans, and real estate contracts (agreements of purchase and sale, easements, leases, licenses, permissions to enter, etc.).
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, written and oral.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of appraisal and valuation theory.
• Knowledge of the Expropriations Act, Municipal Act, Residential Tenancies Act, and Ontario Municipal Board decisions and precedents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Geowarehouse.
• Accreditation (or working towards accreditation) by the Appraisal Institute of Canada and/or the International Right of Way Association is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Flexibility in work schedule is required for work outside core office hours as needed.
• Travel will be required. Must provide own transportation.

Employment Conditions

• A valid driver's license.

Important Information About Your Application

Halton Region accommodates the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the accommodation(s) you require.

Please submit your application online. Individual needs will be accommodated for applicants with disabilities and others who are unable to apply online. If you experience issues submitting your application, contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Halton Region is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that reflects the communities it serves. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

The results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months. Candidates who do not meet every qualification may be considered for an underfill opportunity.