Leasing Agent 3020105

Position: Leasing Agent

Job No. 3020105

Job Location: Saskatoon, SK

Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary and Allowance: Competitive Market Salary, Leasing Bonus and Gas Allowance

**Benefits**:

- 50% Rental Discount
- Company Paid Dental, Vision and Health Care Benefits (including family)
- Group Benefits
- AD&D, Short & Long Term Disabilities, Life insurance (including family)
- Opportunity for Growth

**The Company**

Mainstreet Equity Corporation is a distinguished real estate company which is publicly traded on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Its business focus is on acquisition & upgrading of residential properties and managing its own portfolio of over 15,000 residential apartments in six major cities across Western Canada.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Leasing Agent is responsible for generating quality leads for prospective tenants to fill our vacancies.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Handling inquiries for leasing from prospective customers, provide information on all aspects of properties
- Lease suites with goals in mind to achieve high occupancy rates of the properties
- Determine the needs, living standards and economic viability of prospect customers
- Present properties and amenities in a positive manner to prospective tenants
- Schedule appointments for showing; present the available apartments in a friendly and knowledgeable fashion
- Represent the company in a professional manner
- Negotiate leasing terms and conditions and gather required information to close deals
- Ensure all paperwork are completed properly
- Monitoring of branding
- inspect properties periodically to ensure proper maintenance, check cleanliness and maintenance of building, report condition of all vacant suites available for rent
- Complete vacancy reports, provide report of the suites shown or to be shown
- Required to work 40 hours per week, due to the nature of the business, the Leasing Agent must work on the first day and last day of every month
- Other relevant duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- Experience in apartment leasing
- Experience in sales/ customer service an asset
- Experience or knowledge of Yardi software will be an asset
- Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Comfortable in interacting with a variety of people on a daily basis
- Exceptional planning and organisation skills
- Strong communicator with the ability to build excellent relationships with customers
- Above average problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Willing to work on any 5 consecutive days in the week which may include Saturdays or Sundays, month ends and beginning of months
- Able to effectively manage time and resources to ensure deadlines are met
- Must successfully complete a security clearance
- Familiarity with the Residential Tenancy Act and building systems an asset

**How to Apply**

Human Resources

Mainstreet Equity Corporation

Corporate Head Office

305-10 Ave SE

Calgary, Alberta

T2G 0W2

Fax: 403-266-8867

*Mainstreet Equity Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable vehicle to use for work?

**Experience**:

- property management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: One location