Job Level: RE-05 $77,281 to $102,535

Closing Date: 18/03/2025

Real Estate Officer

The Real Estate and Development Branch is looking for a Real Estate Officer for a temporary position until December 2027. The position is classified as RÉ-05 ($77,281 to $102,535 per annum).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.

Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

JOB OVERVIEW

• The Real Estate Officer provides support to the Real Estate Advisors and Chief in the areas of real estate transactions and development. 
• With oversight and guidance, the incumbent negotiates agreements and completes recommendations for approval. 
• The Real Estate Officer monitors the fulfillment of transactions, renewal of easements and development agreements. 
• The incumbent also provides assistance to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in providing professional services in Real Estate Transactions including:

• Assisting in the development of negotiations strategies, research, risk analysis, and recommendations to executive management for the pursuit and conclusion of real estate transactions.
• Negotiating or assisting in negotiations and coordinating property transactions.
• Delivering or assisting in the delivery of property transactions projects pertaining to acquisitions or exchanges or disposals or licenses or leases and easements.
• Participating in negotiations for the granting of easement from planning stage to the creation, registration, renewals and extinguishment of the easement.

KNOWLEDGE

• Of the various types of legal instruments for real estate transactions.
• Of property disposal methodologies.
• Of guiding principles of appraisal of real property interests.
• Of the steps required to complete disposals, acquisitions or land exchanges.

ABILITIES

• To collaborate with internal and external parties to determine issues, identify solutions, make recommendations and implement the approved response.
• To work effectively within a team environment as well as individually and meet tight deadlines despite continually changing priorities.
• To ensure quality assurance in compliance with quality work standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being. 
• Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
• Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily working in a controlled office environment with little exposure to unpleasant conditions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 

• Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Linguistic profile: English or French.
• Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
• The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.

The NCC is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified applicants who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs.

The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca.

Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free).

Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.