Assistant Property Manager

We believe in forging long-lasting relationships to create change in our communities. From one building on Alberni Street in Vancouver to a range of projects across North America, we’ve expanded into diverse areas of expertise across the real estate industry. Our interests include ownership in 8.1 million sq ft of commercial property, over 2,300 units of residential and hospitality, and participation in the development of an additional 15 million sq ft. As we continue to grow, we stay true to our values by putting relationships first, standing by our word and striving for Something Greater in everything we do._

Peterson has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Property Manager to join our commercial team. Reporting to the Senior Property Manager, this role will be responsible for delivering consistent quality services to tenants and stakeholders across our commercial office, retail, and industrial portfolio, and optimizing the performance of our properties by managing tenant relations, operational costs, property financials, and capital projects. This role will be working mostly out of our Richmond satellite office at Crestwood Corporate Centre (13575 Commerce Pkwy, Richmond) and will be overseeing a portfolio with properties in Richmond, Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack and Calgary.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensuring building(s) are well-maintained and operating in compliance to all applicable regulatory requirements on a cost-effective basis;
- Ensuring image of building(s) consistently meets expectations of targeted tenants;
- Working with building technicians to assist tenants with maintenance and lease issues, including common area building upgrades, landlord work, tenant build outs, or interior/exterior repairs;
- Ensuring capital projects are completed on time and on budget according the annual operating and asset management plans;
- Supporting and implementing company Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives at the property level;
- Managing vendor relationships with security, janitorial, landscaping, and general contractors;
- Providing superior customer service and dealing effectively and fairly with tenants on a timely basis;
- Conducting onsite visits to properties to build rapport with tenants;
- Managing operating costs, coordinating service contracts, ensuring work orders, renovations, and capital projects are completed within budget and to satisfaction of client;
- Ensuring the timely preparation of financial statements and quality presentation of owner reports;
- Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures and costs to make informed decisions;
- Developing and administering the approved operating and capital budgets for the assigned portfolio;
- Reviewing financials and preparing analysis for owners, reporting on variances or exceptions;
- Overseeing management of property financials, including rent collection, resolution of arrears, and reporting;
- Using all reasonable efforts to manage, repair, and maintain property in efficient and satisfactory manners that maximizes the cash flow from the property.

What You Bring
- 1 - 2 years’ managing commercial office, retail, and industrial portfolio and delivering excellent customer service;
- Completion of College diploma/certificate;
- Valid Rental Property Management license under the Real Estate Council of BC;
- Valid BC Drivers’ License;
- In depth knowledge of the _Real Estate Act_;
- Responsibly managing financial budgets and reporting and analyzing on financial data;
- Efficient and effective time and project management, demonstrating accountability and ability to meet tight timelines under high-pressure while producing quality and accurate work; and
- Demonstrating maturity, confidence, and tact, particularly when dealing with difficult issues or conflicts.