Property Manager

Job description

A privately held, entrepreneurial real estate organization is expanding its operations across Central and Greater Montreal, overseeing a large and actively managed residential portfolio. The business is built around a hands-on ownership model where leadership is deeply involved in day-to-day property performance, and decisions are made quickly with a strong focus on execution. Unlike large institutional property management firms with rigid structures and narrow task allocation, this is a lean, fast-moving environment where accountability is direct and impact is immediate. The team operates across the full lifecycle of property management—acquisitions support, leasing strategy, tenant experience, maintenance coordination, and ongoing value optimization—creating a highly dynamic setting where no two days look the same. This is an environment that rewards initiative, ownership, urgency, and the ability to solve problems without waiting for layers of approval. This is an opportunity for a Property Manager to take ownership of a substantial residential portfolio ranging from approximately 500 to 1,000 units across Central and Greater Montreal. The role is designed for someone who thrives in a high-intensity, constantly evolving environment where priorities shift quickly and the ability to multitask is essential. You will be responsible for overseeing the full scope of property operations, acting as the central point of coordination between tenants, maintenance teams, leasing activity, and ownership. This is not a segmented or narrowly defined role—rather, it requires someone who is comfortable stepping into every aspect of property management as needed, from handling tenant concerns and resolving disputes to supporting leasing efforts, managing arrears, coordinating turnovers, and ensuring units are consistently brought to market efficiently. You will also play an active role in identifying operational inefficiencies, supporting light renovations or unit improvements, and ensuring occupancy and performance targets are consistently met. The ideal candidate is highly active, solutions-oriented, and comfortable being constantly on the move across multiple sites, acting as both operator and problem-solver in real time. Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day operations across a residential portfolio of 500–1,000 units Serve as primary point of contact for tenant communication, inquiries, disputes, and escalations Manage rent collection processes, including follow-ups on arrears, payment plans, and resolution of delinquent accounts Coordinate all unit turnovers, including move-ins and move-outs, ensuring efficiency, readiness, and quality standards Support leasing activities including unit showings, applicant screening, lease execution, and occupancy optimization Work closely with maintenance staff and external contractors to coordinate repairs, service requests, and light renovation projects Conduct regular property inspections and site visits to ensure maintenance standards and compliance are upheld Address tenant issues quickly and independently, including conflict resolution and urgent operational concerns Support occupancy and “sales-minded” objectives by ensuring units are well-positioned and effectively marketed Maintain accurate records of tenants, leases, work orders, and property documentation Act as a direct representative of ownership in daily operational decision-making and tenant interactions Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce vacancy, and enhance tenant satisfaction Qualifications 3+ years of experience in residential property management Experience in a smaller or mid-sized property management environment with broad, hands-on exposure across leasing, operations, and tenant relations Strong ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Comfortable handling difficult tenant situations, including arrears, disputes, and escalations Field-oriented, hands-on operator rather than strictly administrative or desk-based experience Familiarity with the Montreal or Greater Montreal rental market strongly preferred Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently with minimal structure or oversight Highly organized, responsive, and solutions-driven mindset Comfortable working across multiple properties and being frequently on-site Compensation $100,000 – $130,000 base salary depending on experience Opportunity to operate in a high-autonomy, entrepreneurial real estate environment Broad scope of responsibility with direct influence on portfolio performance and operations Fast-paced role with significant variety, autonomy, and long-term growth potential