Property Manager

**Location**:
Golden Mile Shopping Centre 1880 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough, Ontario, M1L 2L1

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. Choice Properties’ portfolio spans approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area and consists of over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centers and stand-alone supermarkets.

Choice Properties’ strategy is to create value by enhancing and optimizing its portfolio through accretive acquisitions, strategic development and active property management. Choice Properties’ principal tenant is Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest retailer. Choice Properties’ strong alliance with Loblaw positions it well for future growth.

A commitment to continuous learning and development is a strong part of our culture.

This position is responsible for overall management and administration of a portfolio of open site retail properties in the province of Ontario. This role will be working out of our Golden Mile Office. The portfolio will consist of both directly owned properties as well as co-owned properties.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee day to day property operations and ensuring each retail property is managed in accordance with the approved business plans and within operating/capital budgets.
- Responsible for managing revenue and expenses including time sensitive monthly financial statements, variance reporting, Income Statement review, and preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
- Collect Rents and ensure accuracy of tenant billings and year-end reconciliations.
- Coordination and supervision of property maintenance and repairs, tenant work orders and negotiation of service contracts and coding and approval of payables invoices.
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure that the standards set by the owner are met or exceeded.
- Develop excellent professional relationships with tenants to ensure customer service approach is adopted at each site.
- Perform all administrative functions relating to property management including managing contractual requirements of tenant leases.
- Oversee new tenant move-ins, move-outs, and related activities.
- Communicate with tenants on property matters.
- Liaise with Leasing Representatives to ensure budgeted leasing projections are achieved and assist in preparation of annual leasing budgets and projections.
- Represent the owner in all client relations by providing excellent customer service and displaying behavior that is confident, resourceful and tenacious.
- Motivate, empower and coach/counsel staff in the performance of their work.
- Adhere to all established operational procedures, audit them quarterly and revise as required.
- Adapt to changes within the portfolio due to property redevelopment/development activities, newly purchased properties, or other reasons.

**Qualifications**:

- A minimum of 5 year’s experience as a Property Manager, as well as formal education within commercial real estate industry or a University degree.
- A property designation such as an RPA, FMA or CPM will be considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of building operations and excellent understanding of budgeting and financial planning.
- Must possess a valid drivers license, vehicle and be willing to travel.
- Strong understanding of Real Estate Accounting and ability to interpret financial data. Experience with JDE software an asset.
- Proven ability to achieve goals using a strategic approach; proven innovation with a willingness to manage and adapt to change.
- Professional demeanor, comfortable working in a high-pressured environment.
- Excellent customer service skills with ability to partner with clients to meet client needs.
- Excellent time management/organizational skills to simultaneously handle and prioritize multiple projects.
- Proven planning/organizational skills; able to cope with changing client needs & deliver successful results within agreed timeframes.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); able to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Detail oriented; ability to work under pressure and deliver timely and accurate results.
- Self motivated, self starter, professional and flexible; able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning.
- Proficient computer skills including, MS Office Suite, Outlook, Excel.

Choice Properties REIT recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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