Leasing Specialist

The Leasing Specialist will consistently deliver distinctive customer service and exceptional operational performance in order to meet defined deliverables and goals. This position has a complete understanding of Devon’s marketing and leasing strategy and performance targets and works in conjunction with the Leasing Manager to realize these objectives.

About the role:

• Vehicle allowance
• Extended health and dental
• Paid time off (3 weeks)

Responsibilities:

• Support leasing activities including showing suites, quoting rental prices, evaluating and monitoring leasing metrics, presenting applications, and completing required documentation and reports.
• Monitor all advertising, media channels, promotional programs and signage for assigned properties to ensure advertisements are up to date. Reporting any discrepancies to the Leasing Manager.
• Schedule appointments for property viewings, maintain the prospective tenant database and ensure all leads are documented and responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the properties including availability of suite types and layouts, common areas, amenities of the building(s) and the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Inspect vacant suites daily to ensure they are in excellent condition for showing.
• Proactively qualify residents while matching them with suites that accurately meet their needs.
• Ensure a strong prospect experience from initial contact, communication, screening, to move-in day.
• Take applications and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
• Proactively ensure leasing targets are met by executing leasing strategies to attract desirable tenants.
• Contact and follow up with prospects and applicants throughout the leasing process.
• Communicate with applicants to ensure they are kept up-to-date with the status of their application.
• Adhere to internal applicant screening policies.
• Provide superior customer service, effectively and fairly handle requests from prospects and involve the Leasing Manager or Property Manager when necessary.
• Attend weekly leasing meetings and engage as a team on opportunities to improve unit marketability and traction.
• Ensure compliance with all legislation (i.e. BC Residential Tenancy Act, Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and BC Real Estate Services Act).

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in related field such as Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce or Communications is preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 1-year experience in residential property management, real estate sales or marketing, hospitality, seniors housing, or other relevant industries.
• An understanding of all applicable laws, legislation and rights concerning resident-landlord relations.
• Knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act.
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat is required, and the desire and ability to learn new systems property management system.
• Data analytic skills and proficiency with numbers.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to develop cooperative working relationships at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, time-management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills.
• Extremely well organized, disciplined, and able to work well in a busy team environment.
• Proven customer service skills with the ability to listen to others, collaborate and resolve conflict.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders, clients and other professionals.
• Detail oriented with ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Energetic, responsive team player with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.
• We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining high-quality buildings, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements of the Leasing Specialist role:

We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining high-quality buildings, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@devonproperties.com.

Candidates will only be contacted if they are selected to move forward.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $55,000 per year commissions