Property Manager

Jim Pattison Developments Ltd.; Powell River; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate company is seeking a Property Manager to oversee the Powell River Town Centre Mall. This role encompasses managing daily operations, maintaining tenant relationships, and implementing marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in retail property management, strong organizational and communication skills, and a service-oriented approach. A competitive compensation package is offered, including a salary of $100,000–$110,000 and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Three weeks’ vacation

Extended health benefits

Performance bonus

RRSP contribution program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial or retail property management.
• Ability to handle competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building and site operations.
• Manage tenant move-ins and move-outs.
• Implement marketing strategies to drive traffic.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Jim Pattison Developments (JPD) is the real estate division of the Jim Pattison Group. The Jim Pattison Group is the largest privately held company in Canada with total annual revenues of $19 billion across multiple industries including automotive, advertising, media, agriculture, food, entertainment, port services, forest products, financial, real estate, and distribution services. JPD currently owns and manages over 300 income-generating properties in North America totaling over 19 million square feet, including 51 grocery-anchored shopping centers. In British Columbia, JPD is active in the development of new projects including multi-family condo and rental residential, industrial, and retail commercial.

Your new role:

Jim Pattison Developments is seeking a Property Manager to join its Property Management team overseeing Powell River Town Centre Mall. Powell River Town Centre Mall is the community’s primary shopping hub, offering under 250,000 sq. ft. of retail space with 30 tenants. Anchored by Save‑On‑Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Winners, and Walmart, the Centre delivers strong daily traffic and serves as the heart of retail activity for Powell River and surrounding coastal communities.

The Property Manager will be an integral part of the team, interacting with other Property Managers, Accounting, Building Technicians, Development, Construction and Tenants. This role will report to the Director Property Management and will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Property Management Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building and site operations, including on‑site staff.
• Complete regular inspections; ensure timely, cost‑effective maintenance and high-quality common areas.
• Build strong relationships with tenants, vendors, and contractors.
• Handle inquiries and complaints professionally; maintain proactive tenant engagement and on-site visibility.
• Implement policies/procedures to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
• Manage tenant move‑ins, move‑outs, and lease compliance.
• Partner with the Asset Manager on annual operating budgets and on‑site leasing/showings.
• Operate properties in line with management contracts, leases, and approved budgets.
• Ensure all PM policies, procedures, and standards are executed consistently.
• Approve work orders and invoices within delegated limits.
• Negotiate cost‑effective vendor contracts and service agreements.
• Support rent collection and conduct account reviews as needed.
• Monitor and manage utility accounts.
• Track tenant insurance expirations and maintain required certificates.
• Develop building procedures and oversee building operations and staff.
• Implement property security plans.
• Identify and mitigate life safety, liability, and risk issues.
• Participate in on‑call emergency response as required.

Marketing Responsibilities

• Manage the marketing or promo budget.
• Define and uphold the mall’s brand identity and messaging.
• Plan and execute marketing strategies to drive traffic, including event logistics and vendor coordination.
• Use paid and organic channels (social, digital, radio, print) to promote events.
• Partner with tenants on joint promotions and campaign participation.
• Update and maintain the property website, including holiday hours.
• Track foot traffic and sales data, where available.
• Collaborate with local community groups for activations and non‑profit initiatives.

What you need to succeed

You bring proven experience in commercial or retail property management, supported by strong organizational, time‑management, and prioritization abilities that allow you to handle competing demands in a fast‑paced environment. You demonstrate a high level of professionalism under pressure, communicate effectively with tenants, vendors, and internal teams, and maintain strong attention to detail. Known for your positive, service‑oriented approach, you pair strong interpersonal skills with solid technical proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

What you get in return

You’ll be rewarded with a competitive compensation package designed to match the autonomy and impact of this role, including a base salary of $100,000–$110,000, three weeks’ vacation, extended health benefits, a performance bonus, and an RRSP contribution program. It’s a chance to step into a role where you truly own your work and shape the future of the property.

This is a rare opportunity to join such a well capitalized, stable organization poised for growth. To be considered for this exciting opportunity please send your resume to Pia Preou of HAYS at [e-mail].