Leasing Specialist

CAPREIT; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

CAPREIT is seeking a Leasing Specialist in Ottawa to actively manage the leasing lifecycle from inquiry to onboarding. The role focuses on building strong resident relationships, achieving occupancy targets, and handling payments and property maintenance coordination.

The position starts as a 3-month contract with potential for permanent full-time after the probationary period. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of customer service or related experience and is proficient in MS Office; SAP is a

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in customer service, sales, office administration or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed to meet business requirements.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation may be required for some locations.

Responsibilities

• Own the leasing process from initial inquiry to onboarding of new resident.
• Proactively monitor vacancies and achieve leasing targets.
• Collect payments, inspect the property and coordinate moves and maintenance requests.
• Address concerns to maintain resident satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, customer-oriented and enjoy interacting with people?

Do you want to build a rewarding career in residential property management with one of the consistently recognized 50 Best Employers in Canada?

If this is you, come join our community as a Leasing Specialist.

This role starts off as a 3-month contract with the possibility of becoming permanant full-time following the probationary period

Who are we?

We are a growth-oriented company that own and operate the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer our residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes and are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team.

Our employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We proudly invest in our employees’ learning and growth through our Mentorship Program and our Leadership Development Program, offered in partnership with Concordia University. As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. This is reflected in the incredible progress we've made in raising our Engagement Score above the Canadian Top Quartile. It's a testament to the dedication of our people across the country. Together, we will continue to raise our levels of employee engagement.

Resident Ambassador

About the Leasing Specialist opportunity:

As our frontline liaison, build strong relationships and deliver excellence by addressing concerns to maintain resident satisfaction.

Leasing Champion

Own the leasing process from initial inquiry to onboarding of new resident. Proactively monitor vacancies and achieve leasing targets.

Operations Guru

Collect payments, inspect the property and facilitate resident moves and maintenance request.

What You Need To Succeed

• 1-2 years’ experience in customer service, sales, office administration or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office. SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when needed to meet business requirements.
• Proven ability to address concerns and achieve performance targets.
• Strong problem-solver with effective negotiation skills.
• Highly organized and detailed-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s licence, clean driver abstract, reliable, insured means of personal transportation to and between work locations may be required for some locations.

Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary between $44,000 to $48,000 per annum.

Your opportunity to build an exciting career!