Senior Property Manager – Industrial & Retail Portfolio

Farm Boy; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + performance bonus

Vehicle allowance

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Canterra Executive Search is partnering with a leading Toronto real estate developer and owner-operator to recruit a Property Manager for an industrial and retail portfolio across the GTA. The role offers autonomy over operations, financial performance, and capital improvements, with a chance to work closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee ~1.16 million sq ft of industrial and 160,000 sq ft of retail space across 20+ properties from the North York head office,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive commercial property management experience.
• Experience managing industrial, commercial and/or retail properties.
• Strong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, operating expenses, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Experience managing capital improvement projects, building maintenance programs, and third-party contractors.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease administration, tenant relations, and property operations.
• Working knowledge of OHSA and building regulations in Ontario.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of portfolio performance.
• Post-secondary degree in business, real estate, property management, or related discipline.
• Professional designation such as RPA is an asset.
• Experience with Angus Anywhere or JD Edwards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of an assigned portfolio of industrial and retail properties in the GTA.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial tenants and ensure high service levels.
• Prepare, administer, and monitor annual operating budgets, financial reports, and expense forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, operating expenses, and budget variances; identify cost efficiencies.
• Coordinate and oversee building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and inspections.
• Manage contractors and third-party service providers, including negotiations and performance monitoring.
• Oversee capital improvement projects, building upgrades, and major repairs.
• Administer commercial lease obligations and coordinate tenant-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, OHSA, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with accounting, leasing, construction, and other internal teams to support portfolio objectives.
• Provide regular operational and financial updates to leadership.

Skills

7+ years experience

Financial management

Communication & negotiation

Travel between GTA properties

Education

Bachelor-level degree in business/real estate/property mgmt

RPA or similar designation (asset)

Tools

Angus Anywhere

JD Edwards

Job description

Canterra Executive Search is partnering with a leading Toronto real estate developer and owner-operator to recruit a Property Manager for an industrial and retail portfolio across the GTA. The role offers autonomy over operations, financial performance, and capital improvements, with a chance to work closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will oversee ~1.16 million sq ft of industrial and 160,000 sq ft of retail space across 20+ properties from the North York head office,