Junior Property Administrator (Contract)

Junior Property Administrator (12 Month Contract)

North Hill Centre Calgary, AB

Who We Are : BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and a globally recognized provider of real estate services.

BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe.

BGO has offices in 28 cities across fourteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets.

BGO is a part of SLC Management, which is the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life.

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BGO promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better.

We are committed to a safe and sustainable work environment.

The opportunity : Are you looking to kickstart your career in property administration or advance your career to the next step and learn the ins and outs of commercial real estate management?

We're offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and develop the skills you need to grow in this dynamic field.

What you will do :

• Support the General Manager, and Operations Manager with day-to-day tasks, including liaising with tenants, vendors and customers, scheduling, and following up on related matters.
• Help with general office tasks such as managing deliveries, filing, and ensuring office supplies and equipment are well-maintained.

You'll also maintain a welcoming reception area where you will greet guests and manage the incoming calls.

• Collect and track tenant insurance and sales information and assist in generating monthly reports.
• Learn to read and analyze leases and help with lease administration including lease assignments.
• Assist with processing tenant improvement payments and security deposit reconciliations.
• Coordinate tenant move-ins, move-outs, and tenant welcome packages, and maintain tenant contact information.
• Process accounts payable by coding, verifying, and entering invoices, and supporting the head office with timely payments.
• Cross-train in cash receipt applications, learning key financial processes.
• Manage utility accounts, billing, collection and reporting.
• Support vendors / suppliers by setting them up for payment systems and processing payments.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly Visa transaction statements.
• Communicate with accounting staff, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to resolve invoice inquiries.
• Maintain organized filing systems and ensure records for tenants, operations, and general correspondence are up to date.
• Assist with maintaining tenant and emergency contact lists, keeping the team informed and ready.

Who you are :

• Experience : 1-3 years of related accounts payable experience in the real estate industry or a similar field. Property management experience is an asset.
• Education : High school diploma, with post-secondary accounting courses or equivalent experience.
• Skills : Strong communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines, and work under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience with Yardi is an asset but not required.

• Attitude : We're looking for someone with enthusiasm, a desire to learn, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Police Clearance : A criminal verification check is required for employment

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

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.

Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.