Manager, Leasing and Property Management Services

Job Summary

The Manager, Leasing and Property Management Services, reports to the Director, Advancement, and is responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of residential rentals, commercial leased properties, and rental agreements, including childcare operator licenses.

This includes identifying new lease spaces, overseeing existing spaces, and ensuring legal, risk and financial adherence of all leases and rental licenses to established district and industry policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities : Draft policies and procedures as well as identify efficiencies and operational improvements in leasing and childcare activities.

Recognize district needs and identify appropriate new lease spaces, renewing, terminating, drafting, and editing lease and license documents.

Manage a mixed portfolio of residential rentals and commercial leased properties. Oversee rental agreements and childcare operator licenses.

Ensure compliance with legal, risk, and financial policies and procedures. Collaborate with finance, risk, education, and rentals departments to manage expenses and revenues, process invoices and payments and track budgets.

Review contracts, and submit reports to auditors, internal departments and board as required. Liaise with internal teams and external vendors, including maintenance, property and real estate management, landlords, tenants, and legal advisors, to gather expert advice and recommendations on potential new spaces, negotiation strategies, and landlord communication regarding leased spaces.

Create and track budgets and report on annual spend and any changes in budget to internal partners. Apply for childcare capital funding for new child care spaces and oversee project completion, including coordinating purchases, renovations, and equipment needs with child care operators.

Secure Fraser Health childcare licensing, monitor space usage for childcare, and facilitate relocations of childcare programs in response to changing school space requirements.

Qualifications : Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business Administration, or related field, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in leasing commercial real estate and / or property management, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and build trust with a variety of partners.

Demonstrated ability to work with others in a consultative and collaborative manner. Effective critical thinking, decision making, and problem resolution skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills. Acts with accountability, responsibility, and transparency in the use of public funds.

Commitment to inclusion and belonging and building a caring and respectful workplace. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results. A valid driver’s license is required.

Track record of successfully bringing multiple projects to fruition on time and on budget. Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license.

What we're offering Comprehensive Benefits Package - Extended Medical, Vision and Dental - Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Employee Family Assistance Program - Municipal Pension 13 Paid Holidays, plus Sick & Vacation Time Onsite Fitness Room in the Surrey Head Office Supportive workplace with a positive and productive work environment.

Feel a sense of security and safety to act, speak, and reflect who you are The salary range for this position is $98,142 - $122,677 per year with comprehensive benefits package and Municipal Pension.

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of qualifications and ability to meet the key requirements of the job, and consideration of internal equity comparisons.

The midpoint of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position.

Qualified applicants can apply by clicking the "apply" button to the right of the posting. The closing date for this position is July 10, 2024 at 4 : 00pm.

Note : Successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Records Search prior to employment. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

To all others, thank you for your interest.