Associate Property Manager

BGIS; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in facility management, BGIS is seeking an Associate Property Manager in Edmonton. This role involves maintaining tenant relationships, administering financial reports, and ensuring effective property management operations. The ideal candidate will bring experience in commercial property management and excel in communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in building and facilities management.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• Professionalism and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive tenant relationships and coordinate construction activities.
• Ensure tenant expectations and landlord criteria are met.
• Support the Property Manager with ongoing initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Community college diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6,500 globally, we focus on enabling innovation through our services and actively seek new opportunities to benefit our clients' businesses. We manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia, and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Associate Property Manager will ensure all property management policies, procedures, and operations are conducted effectively. You will develop, administer, and submit regular financial reports and budgets (operating and capital) within established guidelines. This role requires strong communication, client relationship management, and data analysis skills to ensure client satisfaction, team member satisfaction, and financial success.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your primary role as an Associate Property Manager includes:

• Maintaining positive tenant relationships through professional responsiveness and proactive issue consideration, ensuring tenant expectations and landlord criteria are met.
• Acting as the direct tenant liaison to coordinate tenant construction activities and landlord work, ensuring they are well-organized and proactively managed, fulfilling lease obligations.
• Meeting with the property management team, tenants, vendors, contractors, and senior management as needed to review and support operational challenges and new initiatives.
• Coordinating and distributing relevant tenant communications.
• Upholding the building's presentation to maintain PWGSC's best-in-class image at all times.
• Assisting in the maintenance and performance of resources and metrics to meet program requirements and ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Ensuring insurance and contract files are complete, accurate, and current.
• Supporting initiatives to improve tenant relations and organizing tenant events and meetings.
• Supporting the Property Manager with ongoing initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• 3-5 years of experience in building and facilities management.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
• A community college diploma or equivalent (e.g., ABI, CET).
• A proven track record in developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.
• Experience in commercial property management and developing complex budgets.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities using facts and sound reasoning.
• Ability to analyze building data effectively.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) through IFMA.
• Certified Property Manager (CPM) through the Institute of Real Estate Management.
• Facility Management Administrator (FMA) through BOMI.
• Real Property Administrator (RPA) through BOMI.

At BGIS, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and providing equal employment opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds. Promoting diversity is essential to our organizational success!