Supervisor, Capital Acquisition

Req ID: 28818
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 11/26/2026

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Realty Services, the Supervisor, Capital Acquisition is responsible for leading and supporting the acquisition/disposal of real property, including land, facilities, and property interests to facilitate departmental project initiatives, planning and delivery. The successful candidate will perform the functions of a Realty Services Project Leader on key strategic files, while also supervising and providing guidance to staff engaged in property acquisition/disposal activities. This role ensures that the work is carried out effectively, professionally, and in compliance with applicable legislation, policies, project requirements, and municipal objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Supervisor, Capital Acquisition is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and professional expertise in the delivery of property acquisition/disposal programs supporting the City's strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee the acquisition/disposal of real property and property interests, including fee simple, easements, encroachments, licenses, leases and other property rights required for municipal capital projects and initiatives including asset optimization.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Realty Services Manager and the City’s senior management team on acquisition/disposal strategies, property rights, valuations, negotiations, and expropriation matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain acquisition/disposal standards, and practices that align with legislative requirements, municipal policies, and industry best practices.
• Manage day-to-day operations, property negotiations and oversee appraisal functions including quality assurance for the entire Realty Services team.
• Recruit, lead, mentor, train and supervise direct reports, including work planning and deliverables, performance management, and employee development, as required.
• Support and provide recommendations on acquisition/disposal -related budgets, financial forecasts, cost estimates, and property strategies to support capital planning and project delivery.
• Sound knowledge of reading and interpreting property impact design and plan of surveys.
• Prepare and present Council reports, delegated authority reports, and executive recommendations.
• Represent the City in negotiations, mediations, expropriation proceedings, hearings, and stakeholder engagements, while developing practical property solutions and fostering effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Develop effective property solutions for City’s client departments, presenting accurate analysis and empirical data that support a balanced and affordable solution.
• Respond to public property inquiries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary education from a recognized university or college.
• Completion of one or more real estate designations from Appraisal Institute of Canada, International Right of Way Association or Real Estate Institute of Canada is preferred or other relevant designation.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the application of real estate functions related to commercial leasing, property acquisition and disposal, multiple stakeholder negotiations, encroachments, land management, property appraisal, expropriation;
• Thorough knowledge of real estate principles including real estate law and applicable legislation, appraisal, land use planning, communications.
• Comprehensive knowledge of land registry practices; market research and analysis.
• Strong background in the commercial-industrial-income-institutional real estate markets.
• Excellent time and project management skills along with superior communication, negotiation, advocacy and report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with a service-oriented approach and structured analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.
• Previous municipal experience is an asset.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 101,242.00 - $ 134,990.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Corporate Business Services Division , Realty Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [email protected] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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