BAND 3 - Manager, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Real Estate

The Team:
Join the Southern Interior Region Property Services team, where expertise meets collaboration to make a real impact on transportation networks across the region. This established group of eight professionals in Kamloops works together to acquire property, secure tenure, and maintain lasting records that support a safe and efficient highway network. They take pride in problem-solving, sharing knowledge, and tackling unique property challenges that come with managing diverse property interests. Guided by a skilled Manager who brings strong expertise, staff development, and legal knowledge, the team is supported to deliver property solutions that keep BC’s transportation networks safe, efficient, and reliable.

The Role:
The Manager, Right-of-Way Acquisition and Real Estate leads an engaged team recognized as a 2024 Top Work Unit in the BC Public Service. This role provides expert guidance to ensure property acquisitions and related functions are completed effectively, supporting the Ministry’s transportation network while working with landowners to minimize impacts on their lives and businesses. With a wide variety of property work and the opportunity to shape the future of provincial infrastructure, this is a chance to make a meaningful difference alongside a collaborative team. Check out our video to learn more about the interesting work our Ministry does.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline (i.e., business, commerce, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, planning, resource development or law) and a minimum of five (5) years of combined related experience; OR,
• Diploma in a related discipline (i.e., business, commerce, public administration, geography, real estate, economics, planning, resource development or law) plus seven (7) years of combined related experience; OR,
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience:

• Experience in leading and empowering staff through supervision/management.
• Experience in public or private sector real estate property acquisition and right-of-way tenure activities such as negotiations, conflict management, land transfers, development approvals and/or other work related to property interests.
• Experience interpreting and working with government legislation, policies and procedures.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Public sector or right-of-way experience in property acquisition or negotiations.
• Diploma in Urban Land Economics with Appraisal Option.
• Current accreditation (or immediately eligible) in any one of the following certifications:
  • AACI Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute
  • RI(BC) Professional member Real Estate Institute of British Columbia
  • SRWA Senior Member International Right-of-Way Association

For questions regarding this position, please contact Nicole.Folk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full time position available in Kamloops.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Kamloops.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home one (1) day per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.