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Are you familiar with real estate practices and the laws and regulations around property? Do you pride yourself in researching, investigating and analyzing your findings? Then this opportunity will be a great fit for you.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

• Research and complete title searches
• Process acquisition, sale, lease and other agreements
• Complete the conveyance of real estate transactions
• Perform expropriation procedures
• Maintain an accurate electronic land inventory
• Investigate and analyze property tax status and assessed values of land inventory and initiate corrective action

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You have valid class G driver's licence and an acceptable driving record to travel independently to areas not served by public transportation.

Technical Real Estate Knowledge:

• You have through knowledge of Ontario real-estate practices
• You are able to interpret and apply legal terminology, regulations and legislation (e.g. Land Registration Reforms Act, Expropriations Act, Registry Act, Business Corporations Act)
• You have an understanding of the expropriation process and procedures
• You are able to carry out title searching and processing agreements including transfer of lands using technology
• You can plot boundaries of land from legal descriptions.

Analytical and Investigation Skills:

• You have investigative skills to review and interpret abstracts, reference plans, expropriation plans, assumption plans and other legal and real estate plans
• You have evaluation skills to determine if agreements have been properly executed, witnessed and sealed
• You have analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies and deficiencies
• You can review data and documents for accuracy including legal descriptions, tax certificates, affidavits, recitals, releases, and consents, and you can ensure unencumbered title is acquired.
• You are proficient with computers and computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet and database (e.g. MS Office and Teraview)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have strong written communication skills to compose letters, public notices, legal documents and reports
• You are able to communicate with legal professionals, municipalities and government agencies using legal terminology
• You are able to respond to requisitions from lawyers in order to finalize the conveyance of real property
• You have interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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