Real Property Officer

Location

Ottawa, ON | Canada

Job description

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City:  Boucherville; Montréal; Ottawa  

Organizational Unit:  Real Property Planning and Management  

Classification:  AS-3  

Tenure:2 positions (continuing and 2 yearsterm)

Language Requirements:  Bilingual  Imperative BBB/BBB  

Work Arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite).

Note(s): Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies.

Your Challenge

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Real Property Officer to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The Real Property Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Real Property Officer supports the NRC in its stewardship and management of its real estate portfolio with traditional portfolio administration practices with respect to transaction management.  The successful candidate will be accountable for the administrative support of the real property portfolio transactions across several disciplines including: real estate services (leases, licenses of occupation, disposals and acquisitions), and accommodation management.  A core responsibility is the preparation of  leasing and letting agreements for clients across Canada,  fulfilling legal, policy and administration obligations to ensure  contractual commitments are being met as well as research and market analysis of real estate trends. 

The incumbent plays a key role in supporting the NRC’s research and development facilities to ensure that the real property transactions are in alignment with the objectives of the research centres.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples. 

In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Education

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field to the position. An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position might be accepted.

University degree will be considered an asset. 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant experience in real property transactions related to leasing and licensing. 
• Significant experience in preparing documentation related to and/or drafting leasing, letting, or other similar occupancy contracts or agreements.    
• Significant experience in conducting real estate market research across Canada, including appraisals. 
• Significant experience analyzing client needs, objectives and program requirements to develop supporting plans and/or agreements. 
  

*Significant represents from 2 to 6 years. 

The following might be considered as an asset: 

• Experience negotiating with landlords and/or commercial tenants. 

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple complex and competing priorities amongst multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to identify gaps or analyze risks relating to real estate agreements to provide recommendations.  
• Ability to compile and summarize information into a summary report. 
• Knowledge of real estate principles, including interpretation and adherence to leases.

The following might be considered as an asset: 

• Knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Policy on the Directive on the Management of Real Property.

Behavioural Competencies

• Management services - Client focus (Level 2)
• Management services - Communication (Level 2)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 2)
• Management services - Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

Compensation

From $64,022 to $75,389 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will  receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today!

Notes

• Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples.  In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how they gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.
• Occasional travel might be required.
• Overtime might be required occasionally. 
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21370) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Closing Date: 28 March 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time 

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.

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$64.02k - $75.39k per year