Property Coordinator 1 (Acquisitions & Sales)

A workplace powered by you

At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need

people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,

inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,

and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers

and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a

person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to

help support you in your application process.

Property Coordinator 1 (Acquisitions & Sales)

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 12

Employment type: Temporary Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 58,100.00 - 63,800.00

What you'll do

- Examines, researches, and analyses requests and proposals from internal and external sources regarding existing or new

BC Hydro property interests and makes decisions if the proposal/request warrants further technical and engineering review.

Reviews legal terms and conditions of BC Hydro’s property interests, searches titles, reviews maps, plans, legal surveys,

etc. in order to make decisions. Prepares recommendations for review by higher level staff or management. Completes

property referrals and clearances as required. Follows up and arranges for or independently prepares documentation to

implement approved recommendations.

- Acquires (secures) and renews Crown Land tenures in support of BC Hydro’s operational requirements; reviews,

negotiates, and co-ordinates fees, costs, and ensures documentation is in accordance with BC Hydro’s standards.

- Independently prepares standard documents related to the acquisition, disposition, lease and management of BC Hydro’s

property interests. Drafts non-standard clauses for review by Property Coordinator 2’s and/or Legal Services. Checks

executed documents for completion and accuracy prior to registration. Compiles relevant property information including

property taxes, water charges, legal fees, mortgage payments etc., in support of property transactions. Records and reports

registration particulars to the owners/solicitors, and internal BC Hydro personnel.

- Performs field checks and inspections of BC Hydro fee owned properties and rights of way related to proposals/requests

and permitted uses granted by BC Hydro.

- Provides management services for BC Hydro properties including: arranging for advertisement for leases, sales or rentals;

monitoring sales completion and lease renewal dates; reviewing tenant applications, obtaining credit checks, explaining

lease terms and recommending the most suitable tenant; responding to tenant issues and arranging for approved repairs

and maintenance; initiating changes or collection action if necessary; issuing rental invoices; monitoring payment of tenants

rental and property tax billings; drafting account adjustment requests, tracking operating expenses and preparing account

reconciliation; identifying accounts in arrears, and initiating collection action by contacting tenants, lessees and others to

collect accounts and/or discuss payment arrangements for rental or lease fees; and referring collections beyond assigned

authority level to higher level staff or management.

- Prepares financial documents and reports including Expenditure Authorization Requests (EARs), Payment Requisitions,

etc. in support of various Property functions; processes payments for property transactions, ensures transactions are

correct, handles problems and identifies financial or processing issues to higher level staff.

- Prepares line lists, identification of deficiencies and or dropped property rights and participates in special studies and

projects; utilizes various databases to undertake property research and analysis in support of major capital projects and

requests from BC Hydro's operational groups.

- Maintains, manages, and updates several property related databases.

- Provides province-wide Properties Help Desk service, answering requests for Properties information and services;

handles contentious trouble calls and rush inquiries from members of the public over property issues. Interacts with

customers to understand customer’s needs and requirements for their projects and to communicate Hydro’s needs and

requirements for public safety and electrical system integrity.

- Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties that do not affect the rating of the job.

What you bring

- College Certificate program as a Legal Administrative Assistant; AND/OR completion of 25% of the Diploma in Urban

Land Economics, Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI), Senior Right of Way Professional (SR/WA) or Certified

Leasing Officer (CLO).

- One (1) year of practical Real Estate Properties or property legal experience with the exception of those who have

completed the educational requirements of the Paralegal Diploma or Bachelor of Legal Studies (Paralegal) Degree.

- Well developed oral, written, teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.

What we offer

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

This position is affiliated with the Movement of United Professionals union (MoveUP/COPE). http://moveuptogether.ca

- This is a Full-Time Temporary (FTT) MoveUP Group 7 opportunity with the team based at our Dunsmuir location in

Vancouver until approximately February 2027.

- Works in a normal office environment with regular travel away from headquarters to conduct property assignments as

required, including occasional overnight travel.

- Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working

from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week

however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,

include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without

any delays.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5R3

Date Posted: 2025-09-10 Closing Date: 2025-09-25

For internal use 52240104