General Manager

Colliers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Diversity and inclusion program

Job summary

Colliers in Edmonton is seeking a General Manager to lead a mixed-use portfolio, driving operational excellence, financial performance, and tenant satisfaction. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, partner with owners and on-site staff, and advance strategic initiatives while ensuring risk management and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a proven track record in strategic leadership, strong client service, and expertise in real estate operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, including at least 5 years in a senior property management leadership role.
• Strategic leadership, drive innovation, and deliver results in a complex asset environment.
• University degree or diploma in business, commerce, or economics.
• Professional designations such as CPM, RPA, or LEED GA are considered assets.
• Strong financial, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Valid real estate licence with RECA.
• Valid Alberta driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional client service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Working knowledge of real estate law, lease structures, and commercial tenancy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi Voyager is considered an asset.
• Highly professional, proactive, results-oriented, and detail-focused, with a positive leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a mixed-use portfolio comprising industrial, office, and retail assets, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives and service excellence standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary property management team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on client service, professional growth, and succession planning.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets, revenue, expenses, and financial reporting to enhance long-term asset value and maintain market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Asset Managers and Owner Representatives, ensuring clear communication regarding performance, operations, capital initiatives, staffing, and tenant relations.
• Ensure the properties are maintained and operated to the highest standards, including life safety, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Partner with Leasing, Accounting, and internal stakeholders to support tenant retention, revenue objectives, accurate financial reporting, and governance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and consultant relationships, including procurement, contract negotiations, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead sustainability and ESG initiatives, driving continuous improvement in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water usage, and waste diversion.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the effective management, performance, and reputation of the properties and Colliers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Financial management

Client service

Communication skills

Education

University degree or diploma in business/commerce/economics

Tools

Yardi Voyager

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 General Manager in Edmonton, Alberta

About This Role

The General Manager will have overall responsibility for a portfolio of commercial assets in the Edmonton area. Working in close partnership with our clients, ownership, and on-site teams, this role is accountable for maximizing income performance and enhancing long-term asset value through proactive, strategic, and innovative management initiatives. The General Manager will provide strong leadership across all aspects of operations, financial performance, tenant experience, and risk management, ensuring the assets are operated to the highest standards of excellence. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can balance day-to-day operational rigour with long-term strategic planning, delivering measurable results while fostering strong relationships with tenants, stakeholders, and service partners.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of a mixed-use portfolio comprising industrial, office, and retail assets, ensuring alignment with ownership objectives and service excellence standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary property management team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on client service, professional growth, and succession planning.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets, revenue, expenses, and financial reporting to enhance long-term asset value and maintain market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Asset Managers and Owner Representatives, ensuring clear communication regarding performance, operations, capital initiatives, staffing, and tenant relations.
• Ensure the properties are maintained and operated to the highest standards, including life safety, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Partner with Leasing, Accounting, and internal stakeholders to support tenant retention, revenue objectives, accurate financial reporting, and governance requirements.
• Oversee vendor and consultant relationships, including procurement, contract negotiations, performance management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead sustainability and ESG initiatives, driving continuous improvement in energy efficiency, emissions reduction, water usage, and waste diversion.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the effective management, performance, and reputation of the properties and Colliers.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, including at least 5 years in a senior property management leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership, drive innovation, and deliver results in a complex asset environment.
• University degree or diploma in business, commerce, or economics.
• Professional designations such as CPM, RPA, or LEED GA are considered assets.
• Strong financial, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.
• Valid real estate licence with RECA.
• Valid Alberta driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional client service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.
• Working knowledge of real estate law, lease structures, and commercial tenancy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi Voyager is considered an asset.
• Highly professional, proactive, results-oriented, and detail-focused, with a positive leadership mindset.

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.

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.