Property Manager I

City of Edmonton • Edmonton, AB

3d • CA$76,765 - CA$95,908 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Real Estate Branch combines real estate and land development expertise to create integration across a diverse portfolio: we own, lease and manage the City's inventory of real property (land, buildings, and facilities). We provide expert real estate services to the corporation and integrate multiple corporate interests so that Council can achieve its vision. This position reports to the General Supervisor of Property Management in support of various City of Edmonton properties. Portfolios managed by the Property Manager typically include low to intermediate value and risk and/or intermediate profile work including providing oversight and guidance to junior staff.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the twelfth (12th) school grade
• A professional designation in Certified Property Manager (CPM) or Real Property Administrator (RPA)
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in administration of property management and leasing
• Substantial experience in dealing with people in very stressful and/or difficult situations as well as knowledge and experience in practical application of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and other related legislation
• Thorough knowledge of current and relevant provincial acts and municipal by-laws and regulations pertaining to lease, property and project management.
• Considerable knowledge of provincial and municipal legal requirements regarding lease and building management.
• Ability to successfully meet and negotiate with property owners or their representatives and deal with tenants, business and legal representatives, contractors and the public.
• Considerable knowledge of modern lease and building maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret plans, legal descriptions and legal documents.
• Ability to perform complex lease management and to negotiate with owners and tenants related to property and lease management.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Tririga, TACS, Google, Posse. Knowledge of industry, municipal government, corporate structure and interdepartmental relationships.
• Good judgement, interpersonal and coordination skills in dealing with internal and external customers, contractors, consultants, real estate agents, boards, authorities, and other community organizations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work and activities, ability to implement, prepare and advise on reports to Executive Leadership and Council.
• Possession of a valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent)
• Ability to travel to various city properties and facilities for site inspections

Nice To Haves

• Specific training or experience in commercial leasing
• Formal training or coursework covering financial and property analysis, legal forms, and building operations

Responsibilities

• Portfolio management including low to intermediate complex value, risk and or profile work, and difficult or escalated items including defaults and terminations
• Within the portfolio, manages complex real property situations, which may include commercial and institutional properties for civic departments and related tenants; inspects property for alignment to lease and property services; assembles relevant information to estimate ongoing facility management
• Lease interpretation and execution, including developing legal documents and understanding legal terminology
• Delivers and coordinates daily property activity including maintenance requests, tenant/stakeholder communication, site inspection (i.e tenant move out, fire inspection), insurance appraisals, notice to comply, building assessment reports, custodial, security and tenant inquiries
• Manages and is accountable to building requirements in relation to the lease/license within the portfolio
• Ensures excellent tenant relations by providing first class management services through knowledge practice and personal contact
• Identifies the need for building projects due to ongoing building operations, evaluations, life cycle requirements, in both owned and leased property, including tenant improvements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Candidates will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy for business-use auto insurance.
• Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED