Legal Career - Real Estate Officer

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Duties

As a Real Estate Officer, you will provide legal services in the area of Real Property on behalf of the branch including but not limited to:
- Responsible for acquisition, divestiture, and life cycle management of properties;
- Responsible for the arrangement of lease and license agreements and ensuring appropriate documentation is provided;
- Responsible for conducting property research on property transactions using Provincial databases such as Nova Scotia Property Online and Service New Brunswick; and
- Play a key role as part of the Facilities and Accommodation Team.

Work environment

The Real Property, Safety & Security (RPSS) branch of Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for the operation and maintenance of DFO facilities. These assets include office buildings, Canadian Coast Guard bases, light stations, hatcheries, laboratories and a number of smaller facilities. As part of RPSS, the Facilities and Accommodation team provides leadership and expertise in facility management, accommodations and real estate services.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill one temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension. We may create a list of partially or fully qualified candidates that can be used to fill future opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
- Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in paralegal studies or a law related field OR an acceptable combination of experience* and training** relevant to the position
*Experience relevant to the position would be defined as at least one (1) year of experience directly related to the essential experience requirements.
**Training relevant to the position would be defined as any formal training from a recognized post-secondary institution, or professional organization directly related to the key duties of the position. This may include formal training as a law clerk, paralegal or similar program or an acceptable combination of relevant education, training and experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Significant* experience working in a real property or legal setting such as a law firm, legal department, real property branch, etc.
- Significant* experience in drafting and executing legal documents such as leases, licences, memorandums, affidavits, and other court-related documents
- Experience analyzing and interpreting information and making recommendations
- Experience performing property research through the use of Nova Scotia Property Online, Service New Brunswick and/or other provincial land registration systems
*Significant is defined as the breadth of experience normally gained through performance of the duties as a core function of your position for minimum of 1 year or more.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Thinking things through
- Working Effectively with Others
- Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented

ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate in writing

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

In support of achieving a diverse workforce, the first wave of assessments may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women. The definition of each of the designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act can be found at the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requirement to occasionally work overtime
- Requirement to occasionally travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possession of a Valid Driver’s License

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications (other qualifications). Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.