Manager, Real Property

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Boucherville; Montréal 

Organizational Unit: Real Property Planning and Management 

Classification: AS-5 

Tenure: Term 

Duration: 3 years 

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

Work Arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require some physical presence at the NRC work location identified in the form of a hybrid work arrangement (a combination of working onsite and offsite). 

Note(s): Assignments and secondments may be considered according to NRC's policies.

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We are looking for a Real Property Advisor to support our Real Property Planning and Management Branch. The Real Property Advisor would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Manager, Real Property supports the NRC in its stewardship and management of its real estate portfolio with traditional portfolio management practices with respect to real estate transactions and is supported by a Real Property Officer. .  The successful candidate will be accountable for the management of the real property portfolio transactions across several disciplines including: real estate services (leases, licenses of occupation, disposals and acquisitions), and accommodations for the Quebec region.  A core responsibility is the management of lease portfolio within the Quebec region including market analysis, real estate trends, allocation of space, accommodations plans and tenant relationships.  The Manager is also accountable to ensure that  leasing and letting agreements  fulfill legal, policy and administration obligations

The incumbent plays a key role in supporting the NRC’s research and development facilities to ensure that the NRC’s real property transactions are in alignment with the objectives of the research centres.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed on the poster. Candidates must use the education/experience criteria as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them by providing concrete examples. 

In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how they gained the experience. Failure to provide an appropriate cover letter will result in the rejection of your application. 

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Post-Secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field to the position. 

University degree will be considered an asset.  

A Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation would be an asset.   

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Significant* experience in real property transactions related to leasing and licensing. 
• Experience with developing and creating directives, guidelines and frameworks for real property transactions, leases, licence, acquisitions or disposals. 
• Extensive experience with managing a complex real property portfolio, such as accommodations, tenants, leasing or licencing.
• Significant* experience managing a multidisciplinary team to providing guidance and evaluating performance.
• Extensive experience providing advice and recommendations in planning and conducting cost benefit analyses and risk management considerations for a real estate portfolio.
• Experience with risk management, negotiation and consultation processes and techniques that provide innovative opportunities and options and ultimately optimize outcomes for the client.

*Significant represents from 2 to 6 years.  

Reliability Status

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Solid Knowledge of risk management principles and practices in real estate.
• Solid knowledge of trends and developments in the real estate market including accommodation, space management, appraisals and evaluation.
• Ability to organize and analyze complex information, such as cost estimates, cost recovery and cost benefit analysis and to write clear and concise reports and to make recommendations to senior management. 
• Ability to manage multiple complex and competing priorities on a daily basis.

The following would be considered an asset: 

• Knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Policy on the Directive on the Management of Real Property.

• Management services - Client focus (Level 3)
• Management services - Communication (Level 3)
• Management services - Initiative (Level 3)
• Management services - Networking (Level 2)
• Management services - Teamwork (Level 3)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Management Services

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From $84,199 to $94,284 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent who meets the language requirements will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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• Occasional travel and overtime might be required.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (21682) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

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Closing Date: 25 April 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.