Vice President, Property Management

BGO Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BGO Group is seeking a Vice President, Property Management based in Toronto to lead residential operations, drive financial performance, and elevate resident experience across the portfolio. This onsite role reports to the Managing Director, Residential Services and requires strategic vision and hands-on leadership.

You will guide directors and senior property managers, ensure KPI achievement, oversee budgets and pro-forma planning, and collaborate with acquisitions, marketing, and capital teams

Qualifications

• University degree with relevant property/real estate experience.
• At least 10 years in property management and real estate operations.
• CPM and/or CMRAO license or status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential property management operations, including budgeting and financial performance.
• Oversee strategic plans, operating plans, and KPI achievement for the portfolio.
• Mentor Directors and senior property management leaders.
• Ensure compliance with property regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with acquisitions and development teams on due diligence.
• Build client relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Oversee onboarding of new properties and transitions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Relationship management

Communication

Change management

Education

University degree

Job description

Reporting to the Managing Director, Residential Services, the Vice President, Property Management provides strategic and operational leadership across BGO’s residential property management platform. The role is responsible for driving financial and operational performance, resident experience, and key initiatives in support of client and company objectives.

The Vice President provides leadership and guidance to residential teams to ensure service standards are maintained and established programs, policies, and operating practices are consistently executed.

onsite position located in Toronto, ON.

What You Will Do

Residential Operations & Performance

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for residential property management operations, including general operations, maintenance, resident experience, administration, capital management and financial performance.
• Lead the preparation and review of strategic business and operating plans for residential properties and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial performance.
• Provide leadership to Directors, Regional Property Managers and other senior property management leaders within the assigned scope.
• Ensure accountability for financial results and KPIs against annual budgets and established business targets.
• Provide guidance and direction for accurate, timely and comprehensive property budgets, operating reports and other required reporting.
• Drive improvements in property financial performance through analysis of property operations, leasing and marketing activity, rental rates, vacancies, operating expenses and input from property teams.
• Lead the review and enhancement of operating practices, policies and procedures and develop new processes where required.
• Ensure strong resident communications and relations and maintain appropriate service standards across the residential portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with applicable property legislation and regulations and BGO policies and procedures.
• Liaise with property teams to ensure market positioning and strategic direction align with portfolio, client and company objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and ensure owner objectives are being satisfied within established parameters.
• Oversee the onboarding of new properties and development properties into the residential portfolio, ensuring effective transitions.
• Support the development of pro-forma budgets and work with the acquisitions team on due diligence for prospective acquisitions and development properties.
• Collaborate with Technical Services to ensure capital plans are executed effectively and within established timelines.
• Collaborate with Marketing on property marketing plans and initiatives.

Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction and senior management expertise to residential leaders and their teams.
• Develop and mentor leaders, building accountability and supporting the continued development of talent within the residential business.
• Foster collaboration between property teams and corporate/divisional departments and support groups.
• Participate in national and regional initiatives to advance property management practices and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain strong functional relationships across internal teams and with clients and other external stakeholders.

Business Development

• Work alongside the Managing Director and other residential leadership to identify potential new clients and third-party residential property management opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing BGO clients.
• Maintain awareness of residential industry trends, market conditions and competitors to identify opportunities for growth.
• Represent BGO with clients, prospective clients, industry members and at relevant industry events and networking functions.
• Act as an ambassador for BGO’s residential property management offering and organizational values.

Sustainability

• Support BGO’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility and the integration of sustainability practices within residential operations.

Who You Are

Key Qualifications

• Education - University degree combined with relevant experience.
• Experience - Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in property management and real estate operations, including hands-on property management experience and responsibility for multiple properties and large teams.
• Licences / Certifications: CPM and/or CMRAO Limited or General License designation supplemented by relevant leadership and industry education is considered an asset
• Industry / Functional Knowledge
  • Experience with new developments, property onboarding and lease-up activity.
  • Strong knowledge of property management regulations and compliance requirements across Canada
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis of property performance.
• Strong knowledge of residential operations, including leasing, resident experience, property performance and operating requirements.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing property business plans, operating budgets and financial strategies.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and development opportunities, including pro-forma budgeting and due diligence.
• Experience working with internal and external clients, understanding owner objectives and delivering against business priorities.
• Experience identifying and supporting new business and third-party property management opportunities.

Other Skills and Behaviours

• Client & Stakeholder Leadership: Builds strong relationships, understands priorities, and communicates effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Influence & Collaboration: Works across functions to build alignment and advance initiatives without direct authority.
• Change & Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements improvements to practices, policies and processes while maintaining effective operations.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Provides clear direction, sets expectations, and leads employees and service providers effectively.
• Accountability & Follow-Through: Ensures work meets established standards for quality, safety, timelines and performance.
• Work Planning & Delegation: Prioritizes, schedules and delegates work to balance operational needs, team capacity and resident service.
• Business Development: Represents the residential business with clients, prospects and internal and external stakeholders.
• Police Clearance: A criminal verification check is required for employment.

Who We Are

BGO is a global leader in real estate investment management, partnering with more than 750 institutional clients to invest in and manage high-quality real estate across office, industrial, residential, retail, and hospitality sectors. With a presence in 28 cities across 12 countries, BGO combines deep local expertise with global reach to unlock value in real estate markets worldwide. As part of SLC Management and Sun Life, BGO brings the strength, scale, and trusted expertise of one of the world's leading financial services organizations.

At BGO, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your growth, supports your success, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive benefits and an annual discretionary bonus. You'll work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with access to ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Thinking About Applying?

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners and stakeholders/investors and therefore we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations and life experiences to apply.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] and include: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: we will be accepting applicants for this role until October 5, 2026