Residential Leasing Agent

Colonnade BridgePort; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate company seeks a dynamic Leasing Agent for a new residential property in Halifax. The role focuses on driving occupancy and rental income through exceptional customer service, lease management, and community engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a background in sales and property management, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Three weeks’ paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

RRSP matching program

Professional development opportunities

Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Year’s

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous sales experience in property management.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).
• Ability to provide a clear police records check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property tours and manage leasing documentation.
• Drive occupancy and rental income through strategic leasing efforts.
• Maintain positive resident engagement in the community.

Skills

Sales

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Yardi

DashQ

Job description

If you’re a passionate go-getter with a keen interest in real estate, we want to hear from you! With a range of full-service real estate offerings including property management, development, investment and asset management, and leasing, Colonnade BridgePort has built a reputation of excellence in the real estate industry. We service a portfolio of state of the art commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties in Ottawa, the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, Gatineau, and Atlantic Canada.

At a glance :

Who : A dynamic, results-driven leasing professional with a proven ability to build rapport quickly, close deals, and deliver exceptional customer service in a competitive rental market.

What : Plays a key role in driving occupancy and rental income by executing strategic leasing efforts, conducting engaging property tours, managing lease documentation, and fostering a welcoming, community-focused environment for prospective and current residents.

Where : Halifax – on-site at a premiere new construction residential property.

Reporting to the Senior Residential Leasing Sales Manager, the Leasing Agent will play a pivotal role in driving the leasing performance for a premiere new construction lease-up. This is an aggressive, results-oriented position that requires a dynamic individual with a proven ability to close deals, overcome objections, and achieve occupancy goals in a competitive rental market. The Leasing Agent will be responsible for executing leasing strategies, conducting property tours, and delivering exceptional customer service to prospective residents, ensuring maximum occupancy and rental income across all assets under management.

Responsibilities :

Leasing & Property Tours :

• Generate interest in the property and neighbourhood by being an expert on offerings, amenities, pricing etc.
• Be the first point of contact and ambassador of the community by handling prospective phone calls, text messages, and emails professionally
• Move prospective residents through the full sales cycle : prospecting, first contact, conducting property tours (hardhat during construction), follow ups, and closing the deal
• Ensure that the model suite(s) are always clean, presentable, and ready for showings
• Stay informed about local HRM market conditions, rental rates, and trends to help position property competitively
• Administer the resident move in process, including key handovers and orientation for new residents on building systems and amenities
• Effectively overcome objections from prospects, focusing on the value and unique selling points of the property
• Handle all leasing renewals, including negotiating annual rental rate increases, ensuring high renewal rates while maximizing rental income
• Provide feedback on trends and interest levels to Leasing Manager for effective leasing strategies

Leasing Documentation & Administration :

• Assist with the preparation of leasing documentation and move in materials
• Review lease applications, guarantor forms, and data entry processes, flagging high-risk applicants and preparing assessments for the Leasing Manager

Resident Engagement & Community Involvement :

• Participate in activities to attract new residents, as well as current resident engagement initiatives to promote referrals and lease renewals
• Maintain a positive property environment for both residents and staff, encouraging participation in events and activities
• Assist Property Manager in resolving resident conflicts by promoting respect for individual differences and fostering a welcoming community
• Ensure an adequate stock of professionally printed collateral and promotional items is always available for prospective renters
• Support the marketing team by providing feedback and suggestions on promotional activities, leasing events, and resident engagement strategies
• Identify and provide feedback on potential marketing and lead generation opportunities

Qualifications :

• 1-3 years of previous sales experience, ideally in property management or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in Residential Leasing or Property Management is an asset.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is required.
• Must be able to provide a clear police records check (company paid).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with Yardi, DashQ, or other CRM systems is an asset.
• Familiarity with HRM rental market is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to keep organized with large numbers of prospective residents and follow up in a timely manner.
• Shifts are scheduled Tuesday-Saturday 10 : 00 AM – 6 : 00 PM
• Occasional evening / weekend shifts may be required to support resident engagement events
• This role is on-site only with occasional office-based responsibilities : remote work is not an option for this position

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Commitment to our People

We are committed to creating a positive experience for our employees. We work hard at Colonnade BridgePort and have fun while doing it! Our employees enjoy participating in sports tournaments, BBQ’s, potlucks, prize draws, holiday parties and more! The successful candidate can expect the following perks and benefits :

• Three weeks’ annual starting paid vacation; three days personal and five sick paid days annually.
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage (cost shared by company and employee).
• RRSP matching program.
• Professional development (up to two paid courses per year).
• Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, summer hours (position dependent, alternative may be offered).

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Colonnade BridgePort acknowledges that teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can bring about innovative solutions and ideas. Therefore, we welcome and encourage qualified applications from people of all gender identities, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.