Property Technologist

Role Responsibilities

Play a key role in managing, maintaining, and optimizing a diverse portfolio of government‑owned properties while supporting land transactions, legal surveys, and strategic planning initiatives.

In this multifaceted role, you will support the full lifecycle of property management—from inspections and leasing to disposals, acquisitions, and contract coordination. You’ll collaborate with internal partners, external consultants, and government agencies to ensure assets are well managed, legally compliant, and aligned with long term program needs. 
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail driven environment, enjoys balancing field and administrative work, and is motivated by contributing to responsible land stewardship.

The key responsibilities are:

• Property Management: Conduct property inspections, coordinate maintenance, manage rental rates, oversee leasing activities, and maintain accurate inventories of owned and rented assets.
• Leasing & Agreements: Prepare, monitor, and document leases, caretaker permits, and service agreements for land maintenance and management.
• Property Disposition: Support the disposal of surplus land and improvements, including internal circulation, documentation, public inquiries, and preparation of sale or exchange agreements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with Alberta Infrastructure, construction managers, and internal leadership to support property decisions, approvals, and communications.
• Legal Survey Coordination: Assist with RFP development, proposal evaluation, agreement preparation, survey review, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Appraisal Contract Support: Prepare RFPs, evaluate proposals, coordinate agreements, and review invoices and project documentation.
• Planning & Programming: Review proposed changes for property impacts, update property management manuals, identify property concerns, and provide input on future development.
• Land Title & Crown Land Administration: Manage registration, updates, and discharges of Crown land interests; respond to circulations; and coordinate required surveys and plans.
• Financial & Forecasting Support: Estimate survey and appraisal costs for fiscal planning and projections.
  
  

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The competencies required to succeed in this role are :

• Creative Problem Solving: Creates the environment for innovative problem solving. Generates new ways of thinking; ensures right questions are being asked about a problem. Eliminates barriers to creativity and innovation. Encourages a culture of innovation. 
• Drive for Results: Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles. Forecasts and proactively address project challenges.  Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes. Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.  Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.
• Agility: Proactively incorporates change into processes. Creates opportunities for improvement. Is aware of and adapts to changing priorities.  Remains objective under pressure and supports others to manage their emotions.  Proactively explains impact of change on roles and integrates change in existing work.  Readily adapts plans and practices.

Qualifications

Required:  

• Two-year technical diploma or business diploma in a related field plus six years related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

For Example: 

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 7 years of experience.
• Related 4-year degree PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience.
• Related minimum 8 years of experience. 

The successful candidate MUST also have: 

• Experience in property management, land administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of leasing, property agreements, and land disposition processes.
• Ability to review and interpret legal survey plans and land title documents.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proficiency with documentation, agreements, and record keeping.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Surveys Act, Land Titles Act).
• Knowledge and experience (both field and office) is required to accurately review proposals and cost estimates to perform and complete survey projects by Alberta Land Surveyors. 
• A full understanding of the 3rd System of Survey, the Surveys Act, and the Land Titles Act to know what is involved for project completion and to confidently check for errors on Plan of Survey.
• Knowledge of Land Titles Procedures Manual to accurately complete documents to be registered. 
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent) and ability to provide a clear driver abstract.
  
  

Assets: 

• Experience preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing consultant contracts.
• Familiarity with government property management practices or public sector processes.
• Knowledge of appraisal processes and cost estimation.
• Experience with land inventory systems or related databases.
• Exposure to Crown land administration.
• Ability to read or prepare basic plans using tools such as MicroStation (or similar).
  
  

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Red Deer Provincial Building.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP).
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.