Property Representative 2 (Indigenous Land Services)

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented, inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

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Property Representative 2 (Indigenous Land Services)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 12

Employment type: Permanent

Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)

Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 104,800.00 - 112,800.00

What you'll do

• Develops and prepares recommendations to optimize land use and development for BC Hydro's Real Estate assets by: researching and analyzing economic, social, environmental and political factors affecting real estate values; identifying risk issues; liaising or negotiating with realtors, property owners, consultants, lawyers, government officials and others; identifying design, engineering, financial and contractual issues and concerns; coordinating, reviewing, managing and approving real estate appraisal reports and other consultant studies; preparing cost benefit analysis and project budgets; preparing and presenting recommendations for approval by senior management; implementing and providing project leadership over approved recommendations.

• Represents BC Hydro in the acquisition, management, sale and/or lease of property, rights of way and other property interests; develops and coordinates property purchase and/or sale strategies; prepares valuation analysis; organizes and coordinates stakeholders to facilitate negotiations and preparation of agreements; manages project tasks, scope, risks and budgets; provides direction and instructions to Legal Services for preparation of real estate agreements and/or documentation required to complete objectives; acts as an expert witness at arbitration, mediation, legal or other similar proceedings.

• Manages BC Hydro’s utility corridor property interests, reservoir lands, fee owned lands and other interests; negotiates agreements; performs site inspections; reviews development and construction plans; ensures work is carried out in accordance with plans, agreements and safety requirements; follows up with property owners, developers and contractors on right of way encroachments where a safety hazard to the public or BC Hydro exists.

• Acts as a project manager or work package manager for capital projects and/or construction of non electric plant and corporate facilities by: preparing project estimates; organizing and; reviewing, administering and controlling project implementation elements, contract details, budgets, scope, risks and costs; approving and recommending progress payments and other invoices for payment from contractors and consultants; investigating and resolving disputes and/or responding to, or initiating litigation action.

• Provides property management over BC Hydro land, buildings, major assets and real estate interests leased from others such as: determining acceptable uses, lease rates, terms and conditions; preparing and negotiating contractual agreements for leases and other property interests both as landlord or tenant; preparing and reviewing agreements with Legal Services; resolving landlord/tenant disputes; preparing and managing budgets and service contracts; representing BC Hydro in related disputes and legal proceedings.

• Conducts a variety of financial, property analysis and research for various projects, business initiatives and proposals to support managerial planning and decision making on property related matters.

• Provides technical direction to contractors, professional consultants and Properties staff; provides direction and instruction to Legal Services on the preparation, registration and release of various property rights and transactions. Provides work leadership over lower level Properties staff.

• Provides input into Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) regulatory applications for capital projects as required.

• Performs some or all the duties of the Property Representative 1 job.

• Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the nature of the job.

What you bring

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field of study (such as Real Estate, Land Use, Urban Planning, Resource Land Management, Law, Business, Economics, Finance); OR Diploma in Marketing Management (Professional Real Estate Option), Diploma in Real Estate or Diploma in Urban Land Economics (DULE); OR High School graduation or equivalent (such as B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma) plus completion of all the courses required for the SR/WA or the AACI designation; OR Post-Graduate Certificate in Real Property Valuation;

AND

Five (5) years experience in the Property Representative 1 job or in progressively more responsible real estate related positions with equivalent experience gained in the real estate processes, property management, issues management, development issues, land use and general research, valuation, analysis, policy and strategy development, team projects, politics, economic issues, acquisition, lease and sale of real estate assets, rights and negotiation of various terms, conditions and values.

• Must hold a valid class five (5) driver's license.

• Working towards Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation, Professional RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC) or Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) designation from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) is considered an asset.

What we offer

• A comprehensive benefits package - A minimum of 15 paid vacation days - A lifetime pension - Flexible work model, depending on your role type - Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

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What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

• Please note this is a Group 12 MoveUP Full-time Regular (FTR) opportunity based at our Dunsmuir location in Vancouver.

• Works in a normal office environment with regular field trips to perform required work. Work and project assignments can include frequent overnight travel from time to time, attendance at meetings and provision of on-site property service and project work.

• A condition of employment in this role is that you maintain your Class 5 Driver's License in good standing.

• Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of three days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Closing Date: 2026-11- 13

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html or click ‘Apply’

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