Project Leader-Realty Services

City of Mississauga

$91K — $122K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in a related field.
  • Preferred completion of a real estate designation from recognized bodies.
  • Minimum three years' experience in real estate roles, particularly in commercial leasing and property management.
  • Strong knowledge of real estate laws, principles, and land registry practices.
  • Demonstrated expertise in market research and analysis.
  • Proficiency in computer use and digital tools.
  • Excellent skills in communication and report writing, with prior municipal experience being an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead negotiations on real estate transactions for City departments.
  • Manage the process of property acquisition and disposal for municipal purposes.
  • Review and analyze appraisal reports related to City property assets.
  • Collect and categorize sales data to inform property decisions.
  • Coordinate arranagements for encroachment agreements on City property.
  • Respond to inquiries from departments and the public regarding property issues.
  • Prepare reports for Council and Senior Management on real estate matters.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment promoting work-life balance.
  • Engagement in strategic projects with meaningful impact on the community.
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in complex municipal real estate matters.
  • Exposure to a variety of property transaction types, enhancing professional growth and skills.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 28157
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 09/30/2026

Job Summary

Lead complex real estate transaction negotiations involving the acquisition, disposition, and management of property and property rights on behalf of City departments, supporting operational requirements and critical infrastructure projects throughout the City of Mississauga. Provide strategic real estate consulting services and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including leases, licences, easements, encroachments, agreements of purchase and sale, and other limited-interest agreements. Act as a trusted advisor and project leader, representing the City's interests as both landlord and tenant while delivering effective, value-driven real estate solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides the delivery of primary lines of business to client departments by carrying out the selection, negotiation, appraisal, acquisition, management and disposal of property and property rights including: negotiate leases, licences, easements and other limited interest agreements on behalf of the City both as landlord and tenant.
  • Negotiates the acquisition and disposal of property for municipal purposes.
  • Disposes of surplus City property in accordance with applicable legislation.
  • Reviews appraisal reports for the acquisition, lease, disposal and cash in lieu of parkland dedication payments of property.
  • Collects, categorizes and analyses sales data based on Registry Office records.
  • Maintains, coordinates arrangements for encroachment agreements on City property.
  • Responds to inquiries from other departments, government agencies and the public on property issues.
  • Prepares draft delegated authority and corporate reports to Council, Committee and Senior Management.
  • Implements strategies, policies and procedures to ensure maximum return on City real estate assets.
  • Optimize the performance of City real estate assets through the real estate life cycle by adhering to appropriate lease and land management practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Skills and Qualifications

  • Post secondary education from a recognized university or college.
  • Completion of one or more real estate designation from Appraisal Institute of Canada, International Right of Way Association, or Real Estate Institute of Canada is preferred.
  • Minimum three years' experience in the application of real estate functions related to: commercial leasing, property acquisition and disposal, stakeholder negotiations, encroachments, land management and land use planning, property appraisal, expropriation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of real estate principles, land registry practices and applicable real estate laws and legislation.
  • Strong background in commercial-industrial investment real estate markets.
  • Ability to perform high level market research and analysis.
  • Strong computer literacy.
  • Excellent communication, advocacy and report writing skills.
  • Previous municipal experience is a considerable asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 91,701.00 - $ 122,268.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Corporate Business Services Division , Realty Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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