Property Acquisition Coordinator

Description:

The Properties group is integral to the achievement of regional transportation objectives in the Region through property land acquisition, management and disposition.

Property Services provides expertise to the Ministry in the areas of property acquisition, expropriation, leasing, inventory management, land survey and tenure. It ensures that these assets are acquired, maintained and disposed of effectively and efficiently within Policy and Procedure, in compliance with legislation

The Property Acquisition Coordinator is responsible for managing all property acquisition activities and delivery of property for projects, including resource budgeting, contract management, appraisal valuation, business valuation, land survey, road closures, expropriation and related project management. The position leads, plans and manages property acquisition projects for fee simple, crown land, gravel pits, statutory rights of ways, temporary licenses and easements. This includes resource budgeting and managing contractors. The Coordinator provides expert advice and oversees and negotiates property settlements and tenure conflicts along with managing, developing and evaluating the work of independent consultants. The position organizes, assists and leads expropriation proceedings. The Property Acquisition Coordinator manages conduct of post acquisition, road closures and land exchanges. The Coordinator identifies surplus land and provides strategic preparation for disposition to maximize value and transfer to BCTFA directing land sale credits back to the projects. The position plays a key role in acquiring property for Capital, Preservation and District projects to ensure property is delivered legally, on time and on budget. In support of these deliverables, the position leads, manages and undertakes request for proposals and contracts for services.

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