Community Manager

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Our employer partner, as one of Canada’s premier providers of commercial property management and leasing services, is currently looking to add an experienced Community Manager to their team!

Job Overview:

In this role, you’ll lead a dedicated on-site team, foster an exceptional resident experience, and ensure the highest standards of service and day-to-day operations. You’ll oversee all aspects of building management and business performance, with a focus on operational excellence, resident satisfaction, and maximizing net operating income. The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces continuous growth, and is passionate about creating an elevated living experience for residents.

This is a bilingual on-site position located in Laval, QC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Address resident inquiries and complaints professionally, enhance the resident experience, and foster a welcoming community.

• Administration & Records: Maintain accurate resident records, manage rent payments and arrears, process notices, and coordinate suite inspections and work orders.

• Leasing & Renewals: Negotiate lease renewals, manage assignments and subleases, and support lease administration in compliance with provincial legislation.

• Marketing & Leasing Support: Conduct property viewings, qualify prospective residents, process applications, negotiate leases, and promote resident referral programs.

• Resident Relations & Engagement: Organize resident events, coordinate guest suite bookings, follow up on resident surveys and service ratings, and resolve concerns promptly.

• Staff & Operational Support: Assist with staff onboarding, participate in operations meetings, maintain property directories, and support special projects.

• Health & Safety: Follow company policies, maintain fire and life safety standards, and ensure contractors comply with safety requirements.

• Sustainability: Promote energy and water efficiency, reduce waste, improve recycling, and support the company's environmental and social responsibility initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of related experience with residential property management or hospitality, post-secondary courses in property management or hospitality, experience leading a team.

• Education: A College or University education in a business or hospitality field would be considered an asset.

• Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of Yardi an asset

• Knowledge: A complete understanding of all applicable laws, legislation, and rights concerning resident / landlord relations

• Excellent communication skills: Bilingual (French and English – written and oral)

Other Skills and Behaviours

• Relationship/Leadership Skills: Able to communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written; able to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with team members, senior management, contractors, residents, and the public

• Organizational/Multi-Task Skills: Ability to allocate one’s time effectively and manage tight deadlines; ability to work under pressure and achieve quality results; ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities, and adapt to new ideas and constant changes; results oriented, detail oriented and accurate

• Decision Making Skills: Ability to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning; ability to achieve goals using a strategic approach; proven innovation with a willingness to manage and adapt to change

• Availability: Flexibility in hours to ensure availability for move-in-move-outs, trades and rent collection. Ability to handle emergencies occurring after regular office hours.

• Police Clearance – A criminal verification check is required for employment.

We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

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Jumpstart Refugee Talent advertises Ontario-based employment opportunities in alignment with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) job posting requirements effective January 1, 2026.

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• Review of compensation disclosures

• Prohibition on “Canadian experience” requirements

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• Maintenance of posting records for compliance purposes

• Procedures to identify and address potentially fraudulent or misleading job postings

Jumpstart does not conduct hiring or make employment decisions. Employers remain responsible for final recruitment processes and employment determinations.