Property Management Officer

Job Information

Located in Yellowknife, this position reports to the Facilities Manager. Responsibilities include the provision of property management assistance regarding owned and leased commercial improved property, the provision of project management services, and tender and contract management.

You will be required to travel to and work in remote Northwest Territories communities and must be able to engage professionally with a wide range of clients, including in situations where needs or expectations exceed available resources. The position also demands tact and sound judgment when navigating conflicts with landlords, contractors, consultants, and staff from other departments.

• Annual project management for O&M projects with an average value of $500,000;
• Management of approximately 175 owned and 45 leased commercial improved real properties (lease values approximate $23 million) across six communities;
• Administration of contracts for major works and standing offers (approximately 50 contracts per year); and,
• Manage budgets worth approximately $23.5 million.

Responsibilities 

• Provide property management assistance in the management of owned and leased commercial improved property.
• Provide clients with O&M Project Management services.
• Tender and Contract Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in estimating and financial skills to develop and control budgets for property management and O&M projects;
• Verbal and written communication skills, negotiating skills, interpersonal skills, financial knowledge and problem solving skills;
• Ability to understand and apply relevant acts, regulations, standards, policies and directives, and to translate them into operational procedures;
• Ability to resolve conflicts with employees of other departments, contractors and landlords;

Typically attained by.

Completion of a program of study related to property and contract management plus two years' relevant experience.

A class 5 Drivers License.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel View phone number on gov.nt.ca
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View email address on gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.