Specialist, Title Research

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

First Canadian Title Company Limited is committed to the success of each employee and offers a collaborative work environment. In the role of Specialist, Title Research, you will conduct comprehensive property title searches to support real estate transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and provincial regulations.

Responsibilities

Communicate with internal/external customers via multiple mediums with accuracy and professionalism
Perform accurate and efficient title searches across all provincial land registry systems, ensuring compliance with each jurisdiction’s unique legislative and regulatory requirements
Analyze and interpret land title documents, legal descriptions, and encumbrances to identify ownership interests, active charges, and potential title issues
Utilize electronic platforms such as Teraview (ON), myLTSA (BC), SPIN2 (AB), ISC (SK), and Property Online (NS, NB, PEI) to retrieve, assess, and report property records
Identify and escalate discrepancies in title chains, outstanding interests, or registration inconsistencies to support timely resolutions and protect client interests
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, legal professionals, and land registry offices to clarify complex title issues and ensure high service quality across all lines of business
Deliver clear, concise search summaries and exception notes to enable informed decision-making by mortgage discharge, underwriting, and legal teams

Skills

Minimum 1 year of related experience
High School diploma or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 months experience in mortgage administration
Land title system training, either via internal onboarding or recognized real estate law programs
Professional certification or coursework in: Real Property Law, Title Searching Procedures, Electronic Registration Systems
Experience with provincial systems, such as: Teraview (Ontario), myLTSA (British Columbia), SPIN2 (Alberta), ISC (Saskatchewan), POL (Nova Scotia), Property Online (PEI, NB, NS)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials
Group retirement savings plan with company match
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Hybrid work arrangements
Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching
Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives
Potential for performance-based incentives
The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan
And more!

Company Overview

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.firstam.com.

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