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Property administrators

Property administrators perform administrative duties and coordinate activities related to the management and rental of investment property and real estate on behalf of property and strata property owners. They are employed by property, real estate and strata services management companies, property development companies and by government.

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$18.46

/hr

Typical

CA$31.25

/hr

Experienced

CA$56.41

/hr

Average: CA$35.02/hr

89.9% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

accommodation officer
apartment rental agent
housing project manager
property administrator
property leasing coordinator
property rentals manager

All Examples

accommodation coordinator
accommodation officer
accommodation planning officer
apartment rental agent
building managing supervisor
chief of property management
commercial building rental agent
commercial property manager
housing development officer
housing project manager
landlord/landlady
leasing and development officer - public works
property acquisitions area manager
property administrator
property leasing coordinator
property management agent
property management officer
property management operations coordinator
property rental agent
property rental coordinator
property rentals manager
property section head
real estate rental agent
rentals agent
residential property manager
strata property manager

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Negotiate or approve rental or lease of various properties in a portfolio on behalf of property owners and ensure that terms of lease agreement are met
Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning and maintenance, security services and alarm systems
Coordinate the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations carried out on buildings and monitor progress and cost of work for property owners
Compile and maintain records on operating expenses and income, prepare reports and review rents to ensure they are at market value
Ensure that trouble calls received from clients or tenants are acted upon
Administer damage deposits
May hire and supervise rental agents, property clerks, building superintendents or other support staff performing operational, clerical or maintenance duties.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required in all provinces and territories except for British Columbia.
A language proficiency index is required in British Columbia.
Property administrators must be a minimum of nineteen years of age in British Columbia.
Completion of training courses or a vocational program in property or strata management or real estate may be required.
Several years of administrative experience as a property clerk, contract clerk, or administrative officer are usually required.
Strata property managers must hold a licence in British Columbia.