Applications are now being accepted for the position of:

Property Representative 2
BC Hydro

Your passion lies in making a difference. By moving beyond the expected, you help make our world a better place. These values we respect and seek out in employees. Together, we can build our community, foster conservation and deliver clean, reliable energy solutions for today, tomorrow and generations to come.

Being one of the largest electric utilities in Canada and North America, BC Hydro offers challenging opportunities throughout the province.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties: The successful candidate:

• Develops and prepares recommendations to optimize land use and development for BC Hydro's Real Estate assets by: researching and analyzing economic, social, environmental and political factors affecting real estate values; identifying risk issues; liaising or negotiating with realtors, property owners, consultants, lawyers, government officials and others; identifying design, engineering, financial and contractual issues and concerns; coordinating, reviewing, managing and approving real estate appraisal reports and other consultant studies; preparing cost benefit analysis and project budgets; preparing and presenting recommendations for approval by senior management; implementing and providing project leadership over approved recommendations.
• Represents BC Hydro in the acquisition, management, sale and/or lease of property, rights of way and other property interests; develops and coordinates property purchase and/or sale strategies; prepares valuation analysis; organizes and coordinates stakeholders to facilitate negotiations and preparation of agreements; manages project tasks, scope, risks and budgets; provides direction and instructions to Property Legal staff for preparation of real estate agreements and/or documentation required to complete objectives; acts as an expert witness at arbitration, mediation, legal or other similar proceedings.
• Manages BC Hydro's utility corridor property interests, reservoir lands, fee owned lands and other interests; negotiates agreements; performs site inspections; reviews development and construction plans; ensures work is carried out in accordance with plans, agreements and safety requirements; follows up with property owners, developers and contractors on right of way encroachments where a safety hazard to the public or BC Hydro exists.
• Acts as a project manager or task manager for capital projects and/or construction of non electric plant and corporate facilities by: preparing project estimates; organizing and providing project management over a construction design team; reviewing, administering and controlling project implementation elements, contract details, budgets, risks and costs; approving and recommending progress payments and other invoices for payment from contractors and consultants; investigating and resolving disputes and/or responding to, or initiating litigation action.
• Provides property management over BC Hydro land, buildings, major assets and real estate interests leased from others such as: determining acceptable uses, lease rates, terms and conditions; preparing and negotiating contractual agreements for leases and other property interests both as landlord or tenant; preparing and reviewing agreements with Property Legal; resolving landlord/tenant disputes; preparing and managing budgets and service contracts; representing BC Hydro in related disputes and legal proceedings.
• Conducts a variety of financial, property analysis and research for various projects, business initiatives and proposals to support managerial planning and decision making on property related matters.
• Provides technical direction and work leadership to managers, contractors, professional consultants and Property Services workers; provides direction and instruction to Property Legal workers on the preparation, registration and release of various property rights and transactions.
• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the nature of the job.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:

• Property and business management, real estate acquisitions, sales, leasing, right of way acquisition and management, project, property and task management, land economics, right of way and interest valuation, real estate valuation, land title and rights registry, documentation systems and processes, financial analysis, contract law, legal survey fundamentals, legislative frameworks, statutes and acts, negotiation and conflict resolution techniques and methods, business and report writing knowledge is typically acquired through completion of a university degree in Urban Land/Economics or equivalent plus in house BC Hydro courses in CDS and mainframe applications, email and internet browsers.
• A minimum of 6 years experience in progressively more responsible real estate related positions with an excellent demonstrated working knowledge of real estate processes, property management, issues management, development issues, land use and general research, analysis, policy and strategy development, team projects, politics, economic issues, acquisition, lease and sale of real estate assets, rights and negotiation of various terms, conditions and values.
• Well developed, oral, written, interpersonal communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, teamwork and analytical skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is affiliated with the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union (COPE local 378) (www.cope378.ca).

• A condition of employment for this job is that you maintain your Driver's License: Class 5
• The successful candidate will be a team member on the Site C Clean Energy Project.
• This position will be advertised internally and externally concurrently.
• There is a requirement to travel to the Peace River region.

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://www.bchydro.com/careers/ by January 20, 2012.

At BC Hydro, our vision Powering B.C. with clean, reliable electricity for Generations is about working together to make a difference for the future of all British Columbians. To achieve this goal, we live by our six core values of Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Service and Ingenuity.

Safety – keep safety first in mind, heart and action
Accountability – take ownership, be decisive and move forward
Teamwork – One Hydro – make it happen together
Integrity – do the right thing
Service – proud of our service
Ingenuity – create resourceful solutions

If you share our values and are ready to join a great team, we’d love to hear from you!

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