Senior Real Property Administrator (Senior Property Manager)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby invites applications for a Senior Real Property Administrator. This critical position in property management involves leading complex issues, developing policies, and ensuring effective operation of city-owned properties. Successful candidates will bring a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Land Economics, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a dedication to maintaining excellent community resources. Join us in our commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive related experience or equivalent training required.
• Knowledge of property management principles and market trends.
• Driver’s license and eligibility for Professional Membership in the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia required.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex issues related to city-owned properties.
• Calculates value of city assets for lease, rental, and insurance.
• Implements safety, energy conservation, emergency preparedness procedures.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Land Economics

Job description

Senior Real Property Administrator (Senior Property Manager)

Competition No: 2025-092

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $7,629 – 7,946 – 8,285 – 8,647 – 9,014/month (2024 Rates)

Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Nine-Day Fortnight)

Special Notes: Normal for CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 5/27/25

This position works in the Real Property organizational unit. This is complex residential and commercial property management work in real property administration for city-owned properties at the senior level. An incumbent of this class leads on the more complex and unusual issues related to property administration while providing advice and guidance on issues related to the lease, rental, management, maintenance, and marketing of real property including office buildings and space, residential, commercial, and industrial properties, subsidized, social, and market housing, and community resource centres. Develops, recommends, and implements new and revised operating policies, procedures, occupancy and usage guidelines, and property management methods, including tenant orientation, retention, and documentation procedures. This position calculates the value of city assets including buildings, contents, and equipment for lease, rental, sale, and fire insurance purposes; reviews data and prepares rental and cost-benefit analyses. Conducts regular property inspections; recommends repairs, maintenance, or demolition; participates in tendering and recommends bid acceptance or rejection; approves and monitors contracts; coordinates construction progress. Advertises and shows properties for lease or rental; prepares and executes lease agreements; oversees rent collection; terminates tenancies per legislation and agreements. Implements safety, energy conservation, emergency preparedness, and preventative maintenance procedures; monitors third-party property managers and maintenance staff; reviews financial records. Other responsibilities include tax-exempt property classification, preparing tax exemption applications, budgeting, and reporting. Provides research and technical support for property management matters and oversees related website content. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Land Economics or related discipline, courses in sales, marketing, negotiation, and extensive related experience or equivalent training. Knowledge of property management principles, property values, market trends, legislation, bylaws, and regulations. Ability to lead, mentor, negotiate, and establish effective relationships. Proficiency in communication and computer software. A driver’s license and eligibility for Professional Membership in the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia are required.

This competition has been extended and will remain open until filled. New applications are welcome!

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). We encourage learning about the Host Nations and their territories. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of applying online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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