Senior Leasing Specialist- Residential

Pacific Cove Properties; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Victoria seeks a Senior Leasing Specialist to oversee the lease-up of new premium developments, including the landmark Shearwater project. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in residential leasing and will be responsible for managing leasing strategies, staff training, and achieving leasing targets. This role offers a salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, along with a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant residential leasing or sales experience.
• Strong computer skills: confident in MS Office (CRM experience considered an asset).
• Flexible schedule with the availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all lease-up requirements of newly constructed residential buildings.
• Preparing monthly, weekly, and daily reports for management.
• Motivating leasing team to achieve monthly leasing targets.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Independent results-driven

Fluent in English

Excellent organizational skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Leasing Specialist- Residential

Primary Location: Victoria, BC

Job Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Primex Investments Ltd. (Primex) is a BC-owned and operated real estate investment, development, and property management company located in Vancouver, BC. Since 1972, Primex has provided rental accommodation to almost 3,000 families and individuals in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the Okanagan. Our in‑house cross‑functional teams include acquisitions, development, construction, marketing, leasing, and property management. With almost $1 billion in assets under management, and 150+ staff province wide, Primex is a leader in the development and operation of multi‑family residential rental housing in BC.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Leasing Specialist to lead the lease‑up across an exciting pipeline of new premium developments in Victoria starting with our landmark James Bay project‑ Shearwater. https://shearwatervictoria.com/

In Victoria's coveted James Bay neighborhood, Shearwater will offer 137 studio to three‑bedroom rental homes in a U‑shaped building that surrounds an open‑air courtyard. Residents will enjoy access to a spectacular rooftop lounge and patio with sweeping ocean views, making Shearwater a standout addition to this historic, coastal community.

The Senior Leasing Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing on all aspects of the project and office related to the leasing program.

Lead with purpose. Lease with precision.

Join us in bringing a new Vancouver Island community to life through focus, follow‑through, and a commitment to excellence. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all lease‑up requirements of newly constructed residential building(s).
• Overseeing all lease agreements executed by the leasing team.
• Preparing monthly, weekly, and daily reports for management.
• Managing leasing staff, and assisting with hiring and training as required.
• Motivating and driving leasing team to achieve monthly leasing targets, while filling the building(s) with desirable tenants.
• Executing the leasing strategy as directed by the marketing department, while ensuring the leasing team follows the required steps to execute the strategy.
• Attending and assisting with the development and preparation of various leasing team training session(s) for the project, while ensuring the team is familiar with all information covered in the session(s).
• Providing feedback and making marketing requests as needed to ensure the leasing team has the tools required to reach lease‑up targets.
• Assisting marketing department with project and office setup for lease‑up buildings.
• Collaborating with marketing team to ensure all leasing tools, including the website, are accurate and up to date.
• Assisting marketing department with schedule creation and staffing requirements.
• Adhering to the Residential Tenancy Act.
• Adhering to a 30‑min response time policy for inquiries prospective tenants and management.

Required Skillsets

• Flexible schedule with the availability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to produce results independently while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Enjoy working in a fun and fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent in the English language, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Exercising tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Strong computer skills: confident in MS Office (CRM experience considered an asset).
• Physically fit to be able to lift up to 25 lbs and climb stairs when necessary.
• Bonus: Solid understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act.

Education And Experience

• Post‑secondary education in a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant residential leasing or sales experience.

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year