Leasing Assistant

**Job Title**: Leasing Assistant

**Reports To**: Vice President, Leasing

**Department**: Leasing

Position Summary

Provide coordination and administrative support to Ontario Leasing Team lead by a Leasing VP. Duties include preparation of Tenant files and correspondence, updating of databases, interaction with tenants and legal department, and various project-based work.

**Responsibilities**:

- Process the execution of new leases, renewals and other related lease documents in a timely manner;
- Review, track and summarize new Leases and renewals by paying close attention to detail;
- Gather required supporting documentation/reports to ensure proper approval is received;
- Ensure receipt of tenant deposits to accompany deal approval;
- Ensure that lease renewal information is correct to ensure accurate reporting;
- Field leasing enquiries;
- Manage the scanning and posting of lease related documentation to the network drive;
- Assist with site information gathering and drafting documentation and correspondence to be sent to prospective and existing tenants;
- Prepare Deal Summary Sheets and all requisite backup for deal approval;
- Review and revise commission agreements, process broker commission invoices. Submit tenant allowance payment requests as needed to appropriate parties for approval. Act as liaison between tenants and accounting;
- Prepare requests forms for amending agreements, extension agreements, as well as Leases for new tenants;
- Gather and analyze information in order to prepare proposals (such as, budgets and site plans);
- Assist in the maintenance of the leasing database, tracking schedules and various leasing reports;
- Ability to review existing tenant leases and gain a full understanding of the Tenant’s history;
- Send waiver letter and copy of lease to tenants once a binding agreement is in place;
- Attend functions on behalf of the department as and when required;
- Liaise with planning, construction, finance, legal and accounting departments as required;
- Coordinate with VP on leasing team meetings; presenting reports and schedules for review and updating as necessary;
- Coordinate Regional Leasing Team meetings; update site plans; take minutes of meeting and circulate to team
- Prepare budget memo requests for new and existing units for construction to price out landlord’s work on new deals;
- Provide back up for executive assistant to Chairman as needed;
- Assist in preparation of lease request forms;
- Set-up and assist in preparation of external and internal meetings;
- Coordinate travel arrangements;
- Work on other projects as assigned;
- Supporting Leasing VP and direct reports.

**Academic/Professional Requirements**:

- College diploma in Business Administration or a related field would be an asset.

**Required Skills/Experience**:

- 3+ years office/clerical experience or equivalent;
- 1-2 years practical experience in commercial real estate would be an asset;
- Must excel in ability to prioritize and multitask workload;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and must possess the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of management within the company as well as outside the organization;
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel;
- Capabilities with PDF Exchange Viewer, CAD, Kofax (Merging)/Nuance and DocuSign would be an asset;
- Understanding of lease terminology;
- Strong analytical and attention to detail skills.

Values

The Leasing Assistant must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Leasing Assistant shall conduct him/herself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the Trust’s interests. The Leasing Assistant shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Leasing Assistant must take accountability for decisions made and the Leasing Assistant is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve a common goal.

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