Lethbridge Land is accepting applications for the term position of Land Leasing and Sales Specialist. This position is responsible for land sales, leasing portfolios and marketing land assignments, communications with other City land departments, report writing and editing, and liaison services related to our builder groups. This position will also be involved with the Airport portfolio, and financial duties relating to accounts payable, cash flow management, and creating Purchase Orders or submitting financial information.

STATUS: Full Time Term – up to 2 years

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: $44.49 per hour

 

In this role, you will: support Lethbridge Land in the following areas:

-          Negotiate and prepare sales and lease agreements for the Airport and other City-owned lands, including subdivisions
-          Lead the creation of marketing campaigns and materials, and manage advertising efforts for land sales and leasing
-          Prepare and collaborate on reports and studies related to land projects, and support the creation of various agreements such as drainage agreements, caveats, easements and bylaw changes
-          Review Area Structure Plans, Outline Plans, Comprehensive Plans and amendments, and report findings
-          Work collaboratively with other City departments — including the Airport, Planning and Design, Transportation and Legal Services — on leasing and land matters
-          Provide support to the Land Development Strategists and the Land Investment and Development Manager, including on communications and land campaigns
-          Manage the Lethbridge Land inbox and phone line
-          Work directly with Finance to ensure transaction documentation, journal entries and Purchase Orders are accurate, and collaborate on proformas and cash flow projections
-          Create letters and reports for various purposes, and review and edit the work of self and others

 

What You Bring to the Table

Qualifications & Experience:

·         A 2-year college diploma in marketing, finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline, and demonstrated experience in sales, marketing or leasing

·         Knowledge of the City of Lethbridge's Real Estate Holdings

·         Knowledge of negotiation of sales and leases

·         Knowledge of sale procedures and/or marketing of property for sale and for lease

·         Knowledge of other developers in the City and the subdivisions they represent

·         Ability to research queries such as easements, encroachments, caveats and land titles

·         Working knowledge of record management, and familiarity with accounting systems

·         Experience with legal descriptions and terminology related to land

·         Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, and analyse, create and explain a wide range of complex mathematical calculations and work with spreadsheets

·         Ability to work under pressure of deadlines, frequent interruptions and changing priorities

·         Strong communication skills and experience dealing with professionals and the general public, with tact and diplomacy

·         Strong computer-related and writing skills

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Larry Laverty at Larry.Laverty@lethbridge.ca

 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen

 

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

 

Closing Date: September 16, 2026 at 4:00PM MST

                                               

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

                                                                                                                               

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

 

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

               

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