Assistant Property Manager (Part - Time)

Colliers International; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative projects

Career growth

Benefits & compensation

Collaborative culture

DEI program

Global network

Job summary

Colliers in Halifax is seeking a part-time Assistant Property Manager to support management of commercial properties across office and retail. The role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on-site, with focus on operations, financial administration, and tenant relations.

You will build strong relationships with owners, tenants, vendors, and contractors, handle service contracts and bid packages, assist with ownership reports and budgets, and manage administrative tasks such as work orders and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Two to four years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with real estate software such as Yardi, MRI, or similar platforms.
• Successful completion of an RPA designation or certificate is an asset.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with contracts and lease agreements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with property owners, tenants, vendors, and contractors.
• Respond promptly to tenant inquiries and requests to ensure lease obligations are met.
• Support senior management by preparing ownership reports, budgets, and other reports as required.
• Successfully manage administrative responsibilities, including work orders, service requests, rent and expense payments, property maintenance, and vendor compliance requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Microsoft Office

Real estate software

Yardi/MRI familiarity

Contract/lease experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Real Estate

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Accelerate your success at Colliers

Why Colliers? As one of Canada’s leading commercial real estate services firms, we are driven by our mission to accelerate success for our people, clients, and communities. A career at Colliers gives you the opportunity to make an impact, advance your career, and collaborate with top-tier talent. Don’t just take our word for it – we’ve been recognized as a top employer on a number of prestigious lists, including Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams, among others.

*****This position is for a part-time Assistant Property Manager in Halifax, Nova Scotia.*****

About the Role

Strong client relationships are important to you. You enjoy playing a central role in customer service by bringing exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to everything you do. The schedule is 24 hours a week, Monday to Friday, on-site. As an Assistant Property Manager, you will support the management of commercial properties across various asset classes, including office and retail. Your responsibilities will span operations, financial administration, and tenant and client relations. From handling service contracts and overseeing bid packages to conducting property inspections and making recommendations, you will have the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas that help continuously improve the management of our commercial properties.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with property owners, tenants, vendors, and contractors.
• Respond promptly to tenant inquiries and requests to ensure lease obligations are met.
• Support senior management by preparing ownership reports, budgets, and other reports as required.
• Successfully manage administrative responsibilities, including work orders, service requests, rent and expense payments, property maintenance, and vendor compliance requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Two to four years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Familiarity with real estate software such as Yardi, MRI, or similar platforms.
• Successful completion of an RPA designation or certificate is an asset.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with contracts and lease agreements is preferred.
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What we offer

• Innovative projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that shape our communities, drive our growth, and make a tangible impact.
• Career growth: Advance your career and achieve your goals with industry-leading training and development programs.
• Competitive benefits & compensation: Enjoy a comprehensive and flexible benefits package along with competitive compensation that rewards your contributions and supports your well-being.
• Collaborative culture: Join our enterprising team where innovation thrives, collaboration is key, and our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and do their best work.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our robust North American Diversity & Inclusion Program features eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where you can connect, learn, and contribute to a diverse and supportive community. Learn more: https://www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/careers/diversity-and-inclusion
• Global network: Join a global team of 28,000 professionals across 70 countries, where you'll expand your network and learn from experts in a dynamic international community. Accelerate your career and enhance your expertise as you connect and collaborate with top talent around the world.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Colliers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].

We are enterprising. Our expert advice to property occupiers, owners and investors leads the industry into the future. We invest in relationships to create enduring value. What sets us apart is not what we do, but how we do it. Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results. What’s more, our global reach maximizes the potential of property, wherever our clients do business. At Colliers, we accelerate success.