Vice President, Property Management

We’re hiring a Vice President, Property Management at Canadian Urban!
We’re looking for an experienced commercial real estate leader who brings strategic vision, operational expertise, and a commitment to developing strong teams.
Reporting to the President and serving on our executive leadership team, this role will guide our property management operations across Canada, driving property performance, strengthening tenant relationships, and supporting our continued growth.
SUMMARYThe Vice President (VP) of Property Management is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for the strategic direction, performance, and operational excellence of Canadian Urban's property management department. This role oversees the property management of more than 3.75 million square feet of commercial real estate assets across Canada, ensuring value preservation, tenant satisfaction, operational efficiency, property maintenance programs, health and safety compliance, and financial performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIESStrategic Planning
Provide strategic guidance, critical analysis, and a focused path for the Property Management department to support Canadian Urban's Best in Class philosophy and long-term growth plans.
Collaborate with other leaders within Canadian Urban in establishing short and long-term strategic priorities for the department and company overall.
Develop and execute a strategy to identify new opportunities and grow Canadian Urban's third-party managed property services.
Oversee, prepare, and present annual leasing, operating, and capital budgets for all properties managed by Canadian Urban for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure annual business plans are executed and adjusted to meet investor mandates and long-term investment objectives.
Prepare detailed monthly and quarterly financial reports and project status reports in conjunction with accounting and financial reporting teams for internal and external stakeholders, including variance analysis.
Ensure property management team undertakes day-to-day financial activities including, but not limited to, rent collection, expense accruals, invoicing and purchasing in accordance with internal requirements, governance, and best practices.
Maximize property-level net operating income and investment returns through optimal occupancy management and effective cost controls.
Ensure property-level expenditures remain within approved operating and capital budgets, and identify opportunities for cost savings, where possible.
Provide periodic financial forecast updates, including revisions to leasing assumptions, operating, and capital spending plans and cash flow projections.
Ensure relevant property information is reviewed, updated, and shared amongst all teams within Canadian Urban.
Leasing & Marketing
In conjunction with Canadian Urban’s leasing and asset management teams, establish and maintain strong relationships with tenants, and ensure negotiated lease terms are executed by the operations team, as required.
Support Canadian Urban’s leasing team and external brokers to ensure strong market positioning for new opportunities, as well as renewals with existing tenants.
Maintenance and Facility Management
Provide leadership and oversight of Facilities personnel through the Property Managers, ensuring effective supervision, clear accountability, and consistent operational performance across the
Ensure Property Managers effectively manage Facilities team performance, including establishing expectations, monitoring productivity, addressing performance concerns, and supporting employee development.
Oversee Facilities staffing requirements, resource allocation, and training needs to ensure teams are appropriately structured, equipped, and supported to deliver Canadian Urban's Best-in-Class property management standards.
Maintain and manage properties to ensure the firm’s Best in Class philosophy is adhered to.
Oversee management and maintenance of all relevant building systems.
Oversee, develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance and capital projects for all properties as approved by asset management.
Ensure service contract procurement process is adhered to, and contracts are executed in accordance with agreed-upon terms.
Accountable for ensuring the health and safety program are adhered to by the Property Management team.
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