Capital Acquisition Agent

Capital Acquisition Agent 

Legislative Services- RPAM 

Status: (2) Regular Full Time

Salary Range: $103,177-$ 128,969 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid*see below for more details about this work mode. 

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

Who we are:  The Real Estate Section of the Real Property Asset Management Division (the RE Section) provides the acquisition, management, and disposal of Regional real property to align the Regional Corporation’s real estate portfolio with its service delivery needs. The Capital Acquisitions team specializes in the field of negotiations and appraisal services. Our staff are experienced in all professional and technical services required to conduct confidential negotiations for the acquisition of land, for multi-owner capital projects with a consistent methodology.

Join Our Team as a Capital Acquisition Agent!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on large capital infrastructure projects? In this role, you will provide comprehensive real estate acquisition services, securing property rights for essential projects like roads, water, and wastewater systems across various property types, including agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and environmentally sensitive lands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead property acquisition initiatives and negotiate effectively for multiple infrastructure projects.
• Conduct critical path analysis for property delivery, setting objectives, and managing acquisition budgets.
• Collaborate with clients and supervisors to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Analyze engineering designs to assess property impacts.
• Engage in environmental assessment, detailed design, and construction stages of capital projects to direct clients on real estate matters.
• Prepare and review appraisal reports and negotiate compensation settlements.
• Conduct feasibility research and analysis and recommend actions as needed (full / partial takings, fee simple / easement rights, expropriation, business loss, injurious affection, special damages).
• Recommending and directing expropriation proceedings according to applicable legislation and regional policy.
• Document and complete land transactions to secure necessary property rights.

If you're a motivated professional with a passion for real estate and infrastructure development, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping our community's future!

What the role requires: 

• A post-secondary education in a related field (i.e., Geography, Urban Planning, Urban Affairs and Real Estate).
• Membership of the Appraisal Institute of Canada and/or International Right of Way Association with an AACI, CRA, and/or SRWA designation, or qualifications leading to such designations.
• Five (5) years of previous municipal real estate experience preferably in capital project land acquisitions.
• Knowledge of all applicable legislation related to capital projects, including Expropriation Act, Municipal Act, and Environment Assessment Act.
• Knowledge in real estate matters of a technical nature including legal, engineering, appraisal and negotiations.
• Combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong project management skills, organizational abilities, time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced multi-project environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office.
• Knowledge of Registry Office/Land Title Office procedures, legal surveys and plans, and engineering procedures and plans as they relate to property rights and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of general legal matters pertaining to transfer of real property.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Join us—be bold, think big, and help shape a better tomorrow.

Perks That Make Work Fun (and Your Life Easier)!

At Peel Region, we believe in taking care of you. Here's what you'll enjoy when you join our team:

• Top-Notch Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan (yes, even psychological health coverage) — starting on your very first day!
• OMERS Pension Plan: Automatic enrolment to help secure your future with peace of mind.
• Vacation Time That Grows: Start with 3 weeks of vacation per year— because work-life balance is important!
• Personal Days Just for You: Enjoy 3 paid personal days and floating holidays to recharge whenever you need.
• Wellness First: Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle and prioritize your health and well-being.
• Performance Pays Off: Annual performance reviews with merit increases — your hard work is recognized and rewarded!
• Supportive, Respectful Culture: Work in an environment where leadership truly cares and inclusivity is celebrated.
• Learning & Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and tons of development resources to keep you growing — whether in your career or on a personal level.

We’ve got you covered — because we know happy, healthy people do their best work! 🎉

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected along with occasional travel to attend site inspections or meetings at Regional facilities or as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

Peel Region offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.    

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.  

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.