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Real Estate Coordinator - 18-month Term

Posted 11 days ago

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$67,684 - $84,604 / year
Full-time
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Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs

Real Estate Coordinator - 18 month Term

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a collaborative and solutions-focused environment? Do you want to be part of building the future in a growing community? If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting for a Real Estate Coordinator to join the team for an 18-month term to support the development of the Municipality's rail-to-trail corridor initiative on the former Dominion Atlantic Railway (DAR) line. The Real Estate Coordinator will provide technical, administrative and project coordination in support of this project.

What you can offer:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. real estate, urban planning, land use planning, law, geography, business administration).
  • 3-5 years experience in real estate, land administration, planning, or related municipal or professional environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with land transactions, particularly easements, licenses, and encroachments.
  • Knowledge of real estate principles, land registration systems, and municipal land management practices.
  • Ability to interpret surveys and reference plans.
  • Ability to explain technical and legal concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, including members of public.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust, manage sensitive conversations, and work collaboratively with property owners, legal professionals, etc.
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with Property Online (POL) and Land Registry Office tools and processes is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and analysis is an asset.
  • Ability to attend meetings outside office hours, as needed.
  • Ability to travel within the Municipality to conduct field work.
  • Membership with the International Right of Way Association, Appraisal Institute of Canada, the Nova Scotia Association of Realtors, and/or the Real Estate Institute of Canada is considered an asset.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance focused environment, with a Flexible Work Policy.
  • A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.
  • A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.
  • A commitment to personal and team professional development.
  • The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.
  • Access to comprehensive and industry leading Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Annual Salary: $67,684 - $84,604

Deadline to apply: April 8, 2026

For a complete job description and to apply, please visit easthants.ca/employment

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (902) 883-6216.

Company Website: http://www.easthants.ca

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About Municipality of East Hants

East Hants is a vibrant and fast-growing community with a unique offering of urban and rural living, bordering the Halifax Regional Municipality. East Hants is home to one of the youngest and fastest growing populations in Atlantic Canada with over 27% of the population being under age 25, and the second-highest population growth in Nova Scotia in 2021, behind the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Municipality of East Hants offers diverse career opportunities, modern facilities, an innovative, continuous improvement culture, and a Flexible Work Policy with a focus on work-life balance.

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