Leasing Specialist- Residential

Job Title: Leasing Specialist-Residential
Primary Location: Victoria, BC
Job Status: Lease-Up, Hourly

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 a qualified Leasing Specialist to execute the lease-up across an exciting pipeline of new premium developments in Victoria, starting with our landmark James Bay project- Shearwater.

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.

Work 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:

- Executing all leasing program related duties including call campaigns, prospect tours, preparing reports, tenancy agreement execution and management.

- Emphasizing the location, building suite features and benefits, and quoting rental prices.

- Promoting current marketing initiatives and incentives to prospective residents.

- Documenting all prospect interactions in appropriate database or software.

- Proactively qualifying residents while matching them with suites that accurately meet their needs.

- Ensuring a strong resident experience from initial contact, screening processes, to move-in day.

- Proactively ensuring leasing targets are met, while filling the building with desirable residents.

- Ensuring website and current ads are up to date, and reporting any discrepancies to the leasing manager.

- Answering and quickly responding to all incoming rental inquiries, while adhering to a 30-min response time policy.

- Contacting and following up with prospects and applicants throughout the leasing process.

- Taking applications and ensuring all information is complete, and in an organized fashion.

- Adhering to internal applicant screening policies.

- Adhering to the Residential Tenancy Act.

Required Skillsets:

- Availability to work evenings and weekends.

- Enjoy working in a fun and fast-paced environment.

- Strong computer skills: confident in MS Office (CRM experience considered an asset).

- Fluent in the English language, both written and verbal.

- Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.

- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality at all times.

- Physically fit to lift up to 25 lbs and climb stairs when necessary.

- Bonus: Solid understanding of the Residential Tenancy Act.

Education and Experience:

- Preferred 1-3 years of relevant sales or leasing experience.