What will you do?- Negotiate sales agreements with prospective purchases, initiate sale agreements, prepare all required documentation, obtain necessary internal and external approvals and closing of files
- In coordination with the Law Branch, develop various sale and development agreements suitable for the requirements being set out in different neighbourhoods
- Ensure all lot sales and legal documentation is being dealt with in a concise, timely and efficient manner
- Prepare tender information packages, arrange advertising, emails, and mail out information to prospective purchasers, coordinate tender openings and recommend acceptance of bids
- Plan, prepare and conduct Information Sessions to inform and educate the citizens and builders of the sustainability and architectural requirements for the newly developed lots to be sold
- Prepare public offerings for properties to be sold in a bid-like environment that have been declared surplus to municipal needs
- Negotiate terms and conditions of complex sale agreements for the various types of properties (utility lots, remnant, infill, multi-family)
- Provide input to the department sales and marketing plan
- Develop, monitor, manage and enforce the Sustainability and Architectural guidelines for each subdivision to ensure the completion of the construction of the homes meets all requirements and performance fees are being refunded
- Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications:- High School Diploma
- FRI designation as granted by the Real Estate Institute of Canada OR a two-year Diploma in Business Administration (majoring in marketing, real estate, or a related field)
- A minimum of three (3) years of directly related real estate sales or paralegal experience
Assets: - Thorough knowledge of municipal and provincial legislation governing land sales and property exchanges
- Strong familiarity with the local Edmonton residential real estate market and current development trends
- Hands-on experience working with sustainability standards, such as Built Green, EnerGuide, or solar-ready guidelines
Skills required for success:- Strong negotiation and contract administration skills to manage complex sales from initial inquiry to final execution
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex property details to diverse audiences
- Ability to interpret detailed land titles, subdivision plans, legal descriptions, and lease documents
- Excellent relationship-building abilities to work collaboratively with internal teams, external land developers, homebuilders, and engagement participants
- Strong financial acumen to securely handle conveyancing payments, deposits, and target tracking
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
- Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and the Environmental Management System Enviso
Conditions of Employment:- Ability to occasionally travel to site locations within the city of Edmonton
- Valid Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for visiting active residential construction sites (e.g., safety footwear and head protection)
- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
- Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license or higher. Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance
- Applicants may be tested
Work Environment:- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
- Standard office setting with occasional site visits to outdoor residential subdivisions
- Exposure to varying weather conditions and uneven terrain during site evaluations
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
Up to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 33.75 hours per week
Salary Range: $43.573 - $54.439 (Hourly); $76,764.730 - $95,907.910 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: LG/RA
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