Real Estate Research Clerk

Recruitment Details

Real Estate Research Clerk

Department: Office of the Director, Planning, Property and Development

Designated Work Location: 65 Garry Street - On site

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time, Part-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $1,798.30 - $2,105.55 bi-weekly, as per the Clerk B Classification within the C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement.

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 127197

Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

EDI is a factor in selection for this competition. Women will receive first consideration.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the supervision of the Records and Information Management Coordinator, the Real Estate Research Clerk is responsible for the maintenance, accuracy and integrity of the physical files and the associated database reflecting the Real Estate Division¿s activities with regard to real property such as sales, acquisitions, leases, easements, expropriations and other activities.

The Real Estate Research Clerk liaises and provides support to the Real Estate Officers and other staff in addition to providing training on the use of the File Section¿s physical files and database to anyone who uses the database, including Real Estate staff and Land Development Division staff (Geomatics).

The incumbent liaises with the supervisor to establish daily project priorities and distributes the daily and long-term section priorities and workload, in addition to amending and updating procedures and other documentation for the Section.

This position provides training on legacy data systems and is responsible for the maintenance of the semi-active and archived records file systems, including the transfer of records on and off site to the City¿s Archives, Records Control Branch and Legal Services.

As The Real Estate Research Clerk, You Will

• Open and maintain files, divide, expand and/or restructure as necessary.
• Research, interpret and plot complex legal descriptions of land for acquisition, expropriation and sales of property.
• Index correspondence as required and maintain the indexes and listings.
• Provide assistance to junior staff in the Section in carrying out their functions as the need arises and at a time of holidays and during illness.Performs all junior staff¿s functions as required
• Establish workload priorities for the Section and the provision of file retrieval service for staff of the Department.
• Prepare/maintain draft procedures for manuals as they pertain to the File Section.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• High school graduation or GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience in records management, file administration, or clerical work maintaining physical and electronic filing/records systems.
• Training in records management is an asset.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, basic math, and general office procedures.
• Ability to use sound judgment and respond resourcefully to changing workloads and priorities with limited supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to organize and maintain a system of records.
• Basic word processing skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to read and understand maps and legal survey plans and translate complex legal land descriptions, and ability to use PlanAppLite and Iview.
• Ability to meet established levels of productivity in a busy work environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position including carrying heavy amounts of files and walking a fair portion of the day.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To:Records and Information Management Coordinator

• An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future permanent and temporary positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
• In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), internal recruitment and promotion provisions will be exhausted prior to accessing or applying eligibility lists established for the same position from other competitions.
  
  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.