Land Administrator

CL4 Clerk 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Labour, Consumer Protection and Government Services

Real Estate Services, Asset Management

Portage la Prairie MB

Advertisement Number: 40352

Salary(s):   CL4 $51,141.00 - $58,252.00 per year

Closing Date:   January 15, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions throughout Manitoba and will remain in effect for 12 months. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular, term or acting status appointments subject to staffing approval.

The Real Estate Services Branch transacts land sales and acquisitions (including expropriations) and administers land leases and permits on behalf of the Province of Manitoba, ensuring that the government's land dealings achieve value for money and are conducted in a professional, fair, open and transparent manner. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
• Must hold a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience working in a real estate or legal environment. Significant experience in a unrelated office environment may be considered in combination with other relevant education and experience
• Experience working with legal land descriptions of property
• Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing and reviewing documents relating to a variety of real estate, loan or legal matters
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience with policies, procedures, statutes, regulations and Government Acts 
• Working knowledge of the Property Registry and Manitoba Assessment

Duties:
Clerk 4s in the Real Estate Services Branch  (RESB) provide administrative and clerical support to all areas of the Branch as assigned. Incumbents handle, written, telephone and in-person enquiries and agreements relating to sales, leases and permits, assignments, collateral recordings, easements, license of occupation and wild rice licenses. Incumbents also perform paralegal functions associated with the acquisition of real property, the disbursement of funds and special project co-ordination, as required, on behalf of various government departments and clients of RESB.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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