Status: (1) Contract Full Time; 11 month duration
Who we are: The Real Estate Section of the Real Property Asset Management Division (the RE Section) provides the acquisition, management, and disposal of Regional real property to align the Regional Corporation’s real estate portfolio with it’s service delivery needs. The Capital Acquisitions team specializes in the field of negotiations and appraisal services. Our staff are experienced in all professional and technical services required to conduct confidential negotiations for the acquisition of land, for multi-owner capital projects with a consistent methodology.
Our Capital Acquisitions team is growing and we are looking for a Junior Capital Acquisition Agent to join a team of seasoned professionals.
What you will do in this role:
The Junior Capital Acquisition Agent will be responsible for providing technical, appraisal and negotiating assistance to the Capital Acquisition Agents, Senior Capital Acquisition Agents, Program Manager, Capital Acquisitions and/or the Manager of Real Estate, Capital Acquisitions relating to capital acquisition services including expropriation proceedings.
- Analyze appraisal reports completed for various interests in real property either through negotiations or expropriation proceedings (i.e. verification and review of comparable sales, verification of zoning and official plan designations, verification of all legal information within the report.
- Responsible for drafting, reviewing, interpreting and analyzing technical and legal agreements (i.e. encroachment agreements, consent to enter agreements, and Agreements of Purchase and Sale)
- Draft and review Council reports, real estate legal documentation (i.e. Agreements of Purchase and Sale, Expropriation documentation)
- Provide answers to questions relating to capital projects or acquisitions either during a public meeting or during negotiations with the Owner or the Owner’s representative (i.e. lawyer, consultant, engineer)
- Complete informal estimates of value for different real property interests
- Conduct comprehensive property research
- Conduct comparable sales investigation/confirmation
- Draft, review, interpret and analyze technical and legal agreements
- Review and interpret all aspects of a legal Title Search
- Review reference plans, appraisal reports and compose correspondence for owners, lawyers, and outside consultants
- Meet with landowners to negotiate acquisitions of different interests in real property
- University degree or college diploma in a related field (i.e. Geography, Urban Planning, Urban Affairs and Real Estate)
- Three years relevant real estate experience
- Must be working towards AACI/CRA designation with the Appraisal Institute of Canada and/or SR/WA designation with the International Right of Way Association
- Requires good understanding of a specialized discipline or field in real estate, legal, municipal and engineering concepts
- Requires general understanding of engineering concepts, engineering drawings, survey/reference plans, title searches used to comprehend the capital work project proposed)
- General understanding of expropriation proceedings according to applicable legislation
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
- Excellent time management skills
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Demonstrated strong and significant public relations and both written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills – MS Word, Excel, and Access applications
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region! Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.
Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!
At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:
Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!- OMERS Pension Plan: Voluntary enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
- Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
- Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
- Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
- Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
- Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
- Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.
We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work!
In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.
Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology
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About Us:
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected]
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.