Date Posted: August 28th 2026
Position Title: Manager, Lease and Property Management
Location: Royal Avenue YMCA (620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster)
Term: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $105,000- $110,000 annually
Reports To: Director, Capital Projects and Administration
Benefits:
- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
- Generous employer-matched pension plan
- Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities**
- Extensive Employee assistance program
- Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
**Some benefits may vary based on employment terms
Nature & Scope
Reporting to the Director, Capital Projects and Administration, the Manager, Lease and Property Management provides strategic leadership in the oversight of property and lease operations across assigned facilities. This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, service quality, and cost efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing and managing budgets, overseeing vendor and contractor relationships, and ensuring alignment with the Facilities and Asset Development Team. The Manager also leads initiatives to optimize the lease portfolio, coordinates with external stakeholders such as landlords and regulatory authorities, and ensures effective resource allocation for facility maintenance and lease administration. The Manager supervises one direct report, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance and development.
Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:
- Lead property and lease operations across assigned facilities (childcare), ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, service quality, and cost efficiency.
- Manage lease agreements, including negotiations, renewals, and adherence to lease provisions.
- Develop and oversee budgets and financial performance related to lease and facility operations.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure timely and effective maintenance and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for leased spaces and facilities.
- Align operational strategies with the Facilities and Asset Development Team to support organizational goals.
- Optimize the lease portfolio to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, including landlords and regulatory authorities.
- Oversee resource allocation for facility maintenance and lease administration.
- Prepare and maintain accurate reporting and documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
- Responsible for providing guidance, support and performance management to direct report.
Qualification-you bring:
- Post-secondary degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5–7 years of experience in a leadership role managing commercial leasing and property management teams.
- Valid property management license.
- Strong knowledge of governing legislation, including WorkSafe BC, Building Code, Fire Code, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Proven expertise in commercial leasing, negotiations, and lease portfolio optimization.
- Experience resolving complex real estate disputes and managing landlord-tenant relationships.
- Proficiency with CMMS software is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to develop budgets, manage financial performance, and oversee vendor and contractor relationships.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.
About YMCA BC:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.
Application Process-ready to make a difference?
We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)
Application Deadline: until filled
- Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.
You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.
- If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step.
- If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.
Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.
Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply - even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
