Real Estate and Development Specialist - Exempt

Job No: CITYPREX0069

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 31 Dec 2025 PST

OPEN DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

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Come live, work and play in paradise! Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It’s known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Real Estate and Development Specialist

(Salary Range $92,600 - $106,300 per year)

As part of the Planning Services team, you will be responsible for the strategic oversight and management of all City-owned properties and lease agreements and for leading and supporting a variety of development initiatives aligned with Council’s strategic priorities. Combining your real estate and asset management expertise with economic development acumen, you will ensure the City leverages its property portfolio to encourage responsible community growth. There is considerable liaison with local and provincial partners, investors, developers and other stakeholders to advance affordable housing initiatives, support economic diversification and maximize utilization of City-owned lands.

You have superior negotiation and communication skills, demonstrated success in building effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a political environment with tact and discretion.

The ideal candidates holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Law, Economic Development or a related field. Your background includes at least five years of progressive experience in municipal real estate, economic development or a related area and extensive experience in lease negotiations, land disposition, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.

Real Estate and Development Specialist Job Description

This position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

Complete the application below. Once complete, click Next.
Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents. This is a mandatory requirement of the application process.
Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
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Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

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