Manager, Real Estate Asset Portfolio

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Real Estate Asset Portfolio
Job Requisition ID: 63564
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 20, 2024
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: ​$3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

Housing Capital Programs Branch is responsible for affordable housing options and services for Albertans most in need, and helping Alberta’s aging population with supports that are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of seniors to lead healthy lives in their homes and communities.

For more information on the Seniors, Community and Social Services Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-community-and-social-services.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Would you like to make a difference and work in an environment that offers exciting new initiatives to empower and value seniors within your community and Province? Are you looking for work-life balance within an organization that will value your background, strategic advice and enable you to influence and implement these initiatives? If yes, then you have come to the right place!

As the Manager of Real Estate Asset Portfolio, you will be responsible for the implementation of the ministry's real estate strategy and Stronger Foundations – Affordable Housing Asset Management Framework. This includes, the development and continual enhancement of operational policies and business processes associated with the real estate assets program lifecycle, and making the most of government-owned housing assets to best meet the needs of low-income Albertans now and into the future. You will utilize your strong interpersonaL and communications skills to coordinate with external stakeholders, Legal, Infrastructure, etc. to implement the approved transactions.

At an operational level, you will be responsible for managing a team of professionals to implement the functions of the team.

This includes, but not limited to:

• All aspects of the land use plans and the development of Alberta Social Housing Corporation (ASHC) holdings
• Portfolio management
• Land acquisition, sale, and transfer
• Negotiation of development agreements
• Recruitment
• Oversight of various consultant services

You will also be responsible for:

• Ensuring effective asset management of ASHC lands and property (e.g., buildings, trailers)
• Administration of easements, right of ways, leases, and other encumbrances on ASHC property
• Providing real estate expertise and analysis, and relevant information and recommendations for site/building selection in support of ASHC real estate transactions and capital planning.

This opportunity will allow you to demonstrate your strong creative drive for results and your demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking – you take a holistic long-term view of objectives and how to achieve them.
• Creative Problem Solving – you engage the community and resources at hand to address issues and find ways to improve complex systems.
• Drive for Results – you forecast and proactively address challenges to remove barriers to outcomes while sticking to principles.
• Agility – you identify and manage change and the associated risks while supporting others.
• Build Collaborative Environments – You involve and share resources with a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes.
  

Qualifications

Required:
University Degree in Public Administration, Business, or other related fields (e.g., land administration, urban planning, urban land/economics, business administration, real estate law, planning, appraisal, etc.) with a minimum of 4 years related experience in real estate asset management and/or urban/capital planning.

Preference will be given to candidates with external stakeholder relationships.

Equivalencies of directly related education or experience considered on a one for one basis.

Assets:

• Permanent Alberta Land Agent license and membership with a recognized real estate organizations, the Alberta Professional Planners Institute, Alberta Development Officers Association, or other equivalencies (i.e., certification as Registered Professional Planner (RPP)).
• Experience with MS Office, CORES, LandRite; familiarity with online EDS, Spin, and Alberta Crown land system.
• Project management experience.
• Experience interpreting legislation and/or developing legal agreements.
• Experience as a land administrator, realtor, real estate asset manager, or urban planner.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day / 36.25 hours per week (Monday – Friday).

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Your cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool to assess your written communication. An additional written assignment may be used as part of the screening process.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact me Elena Arefeva at [email protected].