Senior Leasing Specialist
- Victoria, BC, Canada
$55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years of leasing, rental housing, or property management experience, ideally within a large-scale residential portfolio or newly developed community.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Your new company
Our client is a well-established real estate development and construction organization with a strong presence across BC. Their portfolio includes mixed-use, multifamily, commercial, purpose-built rental, and affordable housing projects, reflecting a long-term commitment to creating vibrant communities.
Your new role
As a Senior Leasing Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the leasing performance of our residential rental properties across Victoria. Acting as the primary contact for prospective residents, you will conduct property tours, nurture leads, maintain ongoing communication with applicants, and oversee the leasing process from initial inquiry through to move-in. Leasing Manager title will also be considered for those with more experience.
Duties include:
- Conduct suite tours and showcase property features and amenities to prospective residents.
- Follow up with leads, answer questions, and support applicants throughout the leasing process.
- Serve as the main point of contact for inquiries via phone, email, and other channels.
- Explain leasing requirements, deposits, insurance obligations, and move-in procedures.
- Prepare and coordinate lease agreements, addendums, and related documentation.
- Process rental applications, including screening, credit checks, and reference verification.
- Maintain accurate leasing records and resident files.
- Provide administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day leasing operations.
What you'll need to succeed
2+ years of leasing, rental housing, or property management experience, ideally within a large-scale residential portfolio or newly developed community.
Strong leasing and sales acumen with a track record of building applicant pipelines and supporting occupancy goals. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach. Experience using Yardi or similar property management software, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately in a fast-paced environment. Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with onsite and corporate teams. Experience from a customer service or hospitality background will also be considered.
What you'll get in return
Up to $65k salary + leasing incentive commissions
3-week vacation
RRSP match
What you need to do now
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Leasing Specialist at Hays' client will show suites to prospective residents, follow up on leads and handle applications through to move-in. They will also prepare lease paperwork and keep accurate resident records.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 2 years of leasing, rental housing or property management experience, strong sales and communication skills, and experience with Yardi or similar software and Microsoft Office.
Skills
- Yardi
- Microsoft Office
- Lease administration
- Tenant screening
- Credit checks
- Reference verification
- Lead nurturing
- Sales
- Property tours
- Customer service
- Communication
- Organization
- Record keeping
- Multitasking
Benefits
- Leasing incentive commissions
- 3-week vacation
- RRSP match
Categories
- Real Estate
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Senior Leasing Specialist
- leasing consultant
- property management
- residential leasing
- rental housing
- Yardi
- Microsoft Office
- tenant screening
- lease administration
- suite tours
- leasing manager
- real estate
- multifamily
- customer service
- hospitality
- Victoria BC
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Performance bonus
Tools
- Yardi
- Microsoft Office
Languages
- English