Manager, Lease and Property Management

Kamloops Y; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation and paid sicktime

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority

Be part of a charitable organization

Job summary

YMCA BC seeks a Manager, Lease and Property Management to lead property and lease operations across assigned facilities, including childcare, ensuring safety, service quality and cost efficiency. You will manage budgets, vendor relations, and lease negotiations while coordinating with the Facilities and Asset Development Team.

The role requires strong knowledge of property regulations, leadership experience, and a track record in optimizing lease portfolios.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in a leadership role managing commercial leasing and property management teams.
• Valid property management license.
• Strong knowledge of governing legislation, including WorkSafe BC, Building Code, Fire Code, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Proven expertise in commercial leasing, negotiations, and lease portfolio optimization.
• Experience resolving complex real estate disputes and managing landlord-tenant relationships.
• Proficiency with CMMS software is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets, manage financial performance, and oversee vendor and contractor relationships.
• 3 satisfactory references
• Current Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued within six months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead property and lease operations across assigned facilities (childcare), ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, service quality, and cost efficiency.
• Manage lease agreements, including negotiations, renewals, and adherence to lease provisions.
• Develop and oversee budgets and financial performance related to lease and facility operations.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure timely and effective maintenance and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for leased spaces and facilities.
• Align operational strategies with the Facilities and Asset Development Team to support organizational goals.
• Optimize the lease portfolio to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including landlords and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee resource allocation for facility maintenance and lease administration.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reporting and documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Responsible for providing guidance, support and performance management to direct report.

Skills

Leadership experience

Negotiations

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Real estate disputes resolutions

Landlord-tenant relationships

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

Date Posted: August 28th, 2026

Position Title: Manager, Lease and Property Management

Term: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $105,000- $110,000 annually

Reports To: Director, Capital Projects and Administration

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities**
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

**Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the Director, Capital Projects and Administration, the Manager, Lease and Property Management provides strategic leadership in the oversight of property and lease operations across assigned facilities. This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, service quality, and cost efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing and managing budgets, overseeing vendor and contractor relationships, and ensuring alignment with the Facilities and Asset Development Team. The Manager also leads initiatives to optimize the lease portfolio, coordinates with external stakeholders such as landlords and regulatory authorities, and ensures effective resource allocation for facility maintenance and lease administration. The Manager supervises one direct report, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance and development.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead property and lease operations across assigned facilities (childcare), ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, service quality, and cost efficiency.
• Manage lease agreements, including negotiations, renewals, and adherence to lease provisions.
• Develop and oversee budgets and financial performance related to lease and facility operations.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure timely and effective maintenance and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for leased spaces and facilities.
• Align operational strategies with the Facilities and Asset Development Team to support organizational goals.
• Optimize the lease portfolio to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, including landlords and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee resource allocation for facility maintenance and lease administration.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reporting and documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
• Responsible for providing guidance, support and performance management to direct report.

Qualification

• Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in a leadership role managing commercial leasing and property management teams.
• Valid property management license.
• Strong knowledge of governing legislation, including WorkSafe BC, Building Code, Fire Code, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Proven expertise in commercial leasing, negotiations, and lease portfolio optimization.
• Experience resolving complex real estate disputes and managing landlord-tenant relationships.
• Proficiency with CMMS software is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop budgets, manage financial performance, and oversee vendor and contractor relationships.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.