As a Director General in Real Property Valuation, you will lead a team responsible for establishing and maintaining valuation standards, policies, and practices across Department of National Defence real property assets. This executive role involves strategic planning, financial analysis, and the oversight of complex property valuations that support defence infrastructure decisions worth millions of dollars. You will report to senior leadership and work closely with other government departments, external valuers, and financial institutions to ensure accurate asset reporting and compliance with Treasury Board and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Your work directly impacts how Canada's defence infrastructure is valued, maintained, and managed for current and future operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Manage real property valuation activities for government real property, Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and capital projects, Ensure compliance with building codes and accessibility standards, Maintain property records and asset inventories
Required Skills
Property management, Building systems knowledge, Contract administration, Project coordination, Regulatory compliance, Relevant technical skills, Communication, Teamwork, Problem-solving
Typical Education
Education and experience commensurate with the role requirements
Training
To qualify for this Director General position, you typically need a university degree in a related field such as real estate, commerce, finance, business administration, or property management. Professional designations are highly valued, including Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI), Property and Valuation Services (PVS) certification, or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. You should have extensive experience in real property valuation, asset management, or financial analysis, typically 10+ years in progressively senior roles. The federal Public Service provides ongoing professional development through the Canadian School of Public Service, executive coaching, and specialized training in government property management frameworks. Continuous learning in IFRS standards, valuation methodologies, and emerging property technologies is expected throughout your career.
Entry Plans
Entry to this Director General level typically occurs through competitive staffing processes advertised on the Government of Canada Jobs website (jobs.gc.ca). Most candidates reach this level by progressing through the Real Property Valuation career stream, moving from analyst and specialist roles to management positions such as Manager or Senior Manager. Internal competitions favour candidates with proven experience within DND or the broader federal Public Service who demonstrate strong leadership and strategic capabilities. Lateral moves from other government departments with real property or financial management experience are considered. You may also be recruited externally if the competition determines no internal candidates meet the requirements. The staffing process includes application review, written assessments, and executive-level interviews focused on strategic vision and leadership capability.
Part-Time Options
Director General positions are typically full-time and require a substantial commitment due to the strategic and executive nature of the role. However, the federal Public Service does support flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible. Some Directors General have negotiated compressed work weeks or flexible scheduling that maintains full-time hours. Remote work may be possible for certain duties, particularly policy development and analysis work, though this position requires regular presence at the workplace for meetings, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement. Any flexibility would be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with your manager and considering the operational requirements of real property valuation and asset management. As an executive leader, you are expected to be available for emerging issues and strategic priorities as they arise.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
