Licensed property manager

Licensed Property Manager / Licensed Assistant

RE/MAX Heights Realty | Burnaby & Richmond, BC

Full-Time | Hybrid

The Opportunity

RE/MAX Heights Realty is looking for an experienced Licensed Property Manager or Licensed Assistant to join our growing property management operation.

We are specifically looking for a professional who has experience in the Burnaby and Richmond markets, is fluent in Cantonese and/or Mandarin, and ideally manages or has relationships with an existing portfolio of 50+ residential properties.

This opportunity is particularly well suited to an established Property Manager who wants to continue growing their portfolio while working within a supportive brokerage and receiving a competitive fee structure designed to reward both existing business and future growth.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with flexibility to work from home while remaining available for property visits, client meetings, inspections, showings, and other on-site responsibilities throughout Burnaby, Richmond, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Property Manager / Licensed Assistant will be responsible for managing and growing a residential property portfolio while maintaining a high level of service for property owners and tenants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of residential properties.

• Maintaining professional communication with owners and tenants.

• Coordinating repairs, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.

• Advertising available rental properties and coordinating showings.

• Screening prospective tenants and assisting with tenant selection.

• Preparing tenancy documentation, renewals, notices, and related paperwork.

• Coordinating move-ins, move-outs, inspections, and security deposits.

• Monitoring rent collection and addressing arrears when required.

• Ensuring properties and tenancies are managed in accordance with British Columbia legislation and brokerage requirements.

• Maintaining accurate property, tenancy, and communication records.

• Preparing basic financial, occupancy, and portfolio reporting.

• Working collaboratively with other licensed Property Managers, assistants, administrative staff, owners, contractors, and brokerage management.

• Developing relationships with property owners, Realtors, investors, and other referral partners to support portfolio growth.

Preferred Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• A valid British Columbia property management licence or appropriate licensing to work as a Licensed Assistant.

• Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

• Strong knowledge of the Richmond and/or Burnaby rental markets.

• An existing portfolio of approximately 50 or more properties or an established client base that could transition with the Property Manager, subject to all applicable contractual, regulatory, and brokerage requirements.

• Experience in residential property management, lease administration, tenant relations, and maintenance coordination.

• Strong understanding of British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act and related regulations.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple properties, priorities, and deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to ethical and professional property management.

• Experience with property management software and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

• A service-oriented approach to working with homeowners, investors, tenants, and vendors.

Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, portfolio development, or business development is considered an asset.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity for an established Property Manager to become part of a growing property management operation while maintaining the ability to build and develop their own portfolio.

We offer a competitive fee and commission structure, with attractive terms for Property Managers who bring an existing book of business.

Our goal is to provide the brokerage, administrative support, systems, marketing, and collaborative environment that allow experienced Property Managers to focus on client relationships, portfolio management, and continued growth.

Compensation and fee structure will be discussed confidentially based on experience, licensing, existing portfolio size, and anticipated future growth.

Interested?

If you are a licensed Property Manager or Licensed Assistant currently working in the Richmond or Burnaby market, speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin, and are interested in discussing a better structure for your existing portfolio and future growth, we would like to hear from you.

All inquiries and discussions will be treated confidentially.