As a Director of Real Property Valuation, you will lead and direct the valuation of real property assets across the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces. This role oversees the strategic direction, policies, and practices related to the assessment and appraisal of land, buildings, and other real property holdings. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate valuations that support decision-making on acquisitions, disposals, and asset management across the organization.
In this position, you will manage a team of real property valuation professionals and specialists. Your responsibilities include developing valuation methodologies, establishing quality standards, providing expert advice to senior leadership, and ensuring compliance with federal Treasury Board standards and accounting principles. You will work with various stakeholders including finance, procurement, and operations teams to align property valuations with organizational priorities.
The work environment is primarily office-based, located in the National Capital Region or other major centres where DND operations are concentrated. You will interact regularly with senior management, external appraisers, real estate professionals, and government partners. The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership ability, and a deep understanding of real property valuation principles and federal government asset management practices.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage the delivery of real property valuation services and programs, Supervise and develop staff within the real property valuation team, Monitor performance metrics and report on results, Develop and implement operational plans and procedures, Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure service quality
Required Skills
Property management, Building systems knowledge, Contract administration, Project coordination, Regulatory compliance, Team leadership, Operational planning, Stakeholder engagement, Results management
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; significant experience in the relevant discipline with demonstrated leadership
Training
To qualify for this position, you typically need a university degree in a related field such as business, finance, real estate, or a related discipline. Many successful candidates hold professional designations such as the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) credentials, the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) designation, or equivalent professional certifications in real property valuation or appraisal.
Experience in real property valuation, asset management, or related fields is essential. You should demonstrate progressive experience leading teams and managing complex valuation projects. Knowledge of Treasury Board policies, the Federal Accountability Act, and government accounting standards is valuable.
Ongoing professional development is encouraged and supported. The Government of Canada provides opportunities for training in leadership, project management, and specialized areas of real property management. Many employees pursue or maintain professional certifications through organizations such as the Appraisal Institute of Canada or Real Property Association of Canada. Internal training on DND systems, policies, and procedures is provided upon appointment.
Entry Plans
Entry into this director-level position is typically through a public service competition process advertised by the Department of National Defence. These competitions are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents and are posted on the Government of Canada's job portal (jobs.gc.ca).
Most candidates come from within the federal public service through lateral moves from related roles in real property management, asset management, or finance sectors. Some competitions may be open to external candidates with equivalent private sector experience in real property valuation, appraisal, or asset management.
The appointment process includes a competitive evaluation of your education, professional qualifications, and work experience. Candidates are typically assessed through written examinations, interviews, and reference checks. Security clearance requirements apply as with most DND positions. Once hired, you would undergo an orientation period to become familiar with DND-specific policies, systems, and organizational structure.
Part-Time Options
Director-level positions within the Department of National Defence are generally full-time appointments due to the leadership and strategic responsibilities involved. However, flexible work arrangements may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis depending on operational requirements and individual circumstances.
The federal government supports flexible work options where possible, including compressed work weeks, flexible hours, and hybrid work arrangements combining office and remote work. Given the nature of this role, which involves team leadership, stakeholder meetings, and strategic planning, some in-office presence is typically required. Remote work options may be available for specific duties such as report writing, policy development, or data analysis, subject to departmental approval.
Work-life balance initiatives are available to all federal employees, including access to employee assistance programs, wellness benefits, and leave provisions. Detailed flexible work arrangements should be discussed during the hiring process and with your manager once appointed.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
