Leasing Manager - Bilingual

Akelius Residential Property AB; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Group RRSP

Transit subsidy

Fitness reimbursement

Educational program

Job summary

Akelius Residential Property AB is seeking a Leasing Manager to lead leasing activities for residential units in Ottawa. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional customer service, driving occupancy, and retaining residents, with a focus on negotiating favorable terms while coordinating showings and application processing.

The ideal candidate has experience in residential leasing, is fluent in English and French, and can work weekends.

Qualifications

• Residential leasing experience (1–3+ years)
• Fluency in English and French is required
• Weekend availability is required
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an effective marketing strategy for vacant units
• Coordinate showings from all marketing sources
• Lease vacant apartments and reduce vacancies through appointments and open houses
• Compile complete application files, prepare leases, and manage move-in processes
• Enter prospect data into management systems
• Stay informed about pricing, products, and incentives offered
• Identify changes based on market trends and competition
• Maintain close contact with clients and present compelling final proposals
• Perform other assigned tasks

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Communication

Time management

Negotiation

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma (DES) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Yardi

Job description

Leasing Manager

Then you could be our next leasing agent. Join us and be part of our journey.

About Akelius

Akelius acquires, renovates, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Austin, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Ottawa, Paris, and London.

Job Description

The leasing agent is responsible for leasing apartments and providing exceptional customer service to ensure maximum occupancy and resident retention. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives. He or she must demonstrate a commitment to anticipating and exceeding the expectations of residents and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an effective marketing strategy for vacant units.
• Coordinate showings from all marketing sources.
• Effectively lease vacant apartments and reduce vacancies through individual appointments and open houses.
• Be responsible for compiling complete application files, preparing leases, and handling all aspects of the move-in process.
• Enter prospect data into all required management systems.
• Stay informed about pricing, products, and incentives offered
• Proactively identify necessary changes based on current trends and market competition.
• Maintain close contact with clients and deliver a compelling final presentation.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years or more of experience in residential leasing.
• Bilingual in English and French required.
• Availability including weekends required.
• High school diploma (DES) or equivalent (GED) required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative and an excellent negotiator.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Availability to work weekends, as needed or directed.
• Experience with Yardi is a plus.

What we offer:

• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary based on experience $50,000 to $55,000 + commissions
• Benefits after the first 3 months:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group RRSP
• $100 transit subsidy through the STM
• Up to $750 per year reimbursed for fitness activities such as the gym, Bixi, etc.
• Educational program

This posting is for an open position we are actively looking to fill.

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