About the Role
The Assistant Property Manager supports the General Manager, Senior Property Manager, or Property Manager in the day-to-day management of assigned commercial properties, ensuring accurate and timely handling of tenant service, building operations, financial administration, and compliance tracking.
Responsibilities
- Maintain professional relationships with tenants and support the property management team in delivering a consistent tenant experience.
- Guide the Tenant Services Administrator (TSA) on routine tenant inquiries and resolve escalated matters.
- Visit properties as needed to stay close to tenant needs, service issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure tenant commitments are realistic, properly approved, and followed through to completion.
- Review and approve non-routine, sensitive, financial, operational, or portfolio-wide tenant communications before distribution.
- Ensure routine tenant notices and updates prepared by the TSA reflect accurate property information.
- Work with the Manager, Tenant Experience and the property team on the annual tenant engagement calendar.
- Direct the TSA on event logistics and on-site coordination for approved tenant programs.
- Oversee adoption and performance of tenant engagement and service platforms.
- Administer cleaning and security contracts as directed.
- Oversee Connect by Crown service performance, including aged or open work orders and recurring service issues.
- Coordinate with Operations, vendors, Accounting, Construction, Leasing, and other internal teams to ensure property issues are addressed promptly.
- Ensure property management software and Risk Wise records are maintained and compliance updates are directed appropriately.
- Oversee the development and accuracy of the Tenant Welcome Manual and related move-in/move-out materials.
- Support tenant move-ins and move-outs by reviewing approvals, service commitments, and construction implications.
- Assist with, prepare, or review budgets and monthly or quarterly reports.
- Prepare or review monthly listings of accrued expenses and capital expenditures.
- Monitor tenant receivables and tenant accounts in Yardi, review reconciliations, and escalate collection issues.
- Review and approve tenant chargeback documentation, tenant sign-offs, deposits, and payment terms before forwarding to Accounting.
- Support the year-end reconciliation process by reviewing lease obligations and accounting statements.
- Manage the Yardi Elevate dashboard for assigned properties, including invoice workflow timelines and purchase orders.
- Oversee management, recording, and reporting of additional revenue streams.
- Support vendor performance monitoring and contract administration.
- Support environmental and sustainability initiatives.
- Monitor and track utility accounts and after-hours consumption.
- Assist with BOMA BEST, LEED, and other sustainability submissions and green management practices.
- Provide day-to-day direction to the TSA, including priorities, deadlines, and service standards.
- Provide assistance to the General Manager, Senior Property Manager, or Property Manager as requested.
- Support or direct Operations staff as requested.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma; post-secondary education preferred.
- CPM or RPA designation preferred or working toward designation.
- Minimum 2+ years of related property experience with commercial properties.
- Continuing involvement with professional organizations such as BOMA considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with property management systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of financial management, including expenses, revenues, budgets, receivables, and chargebacks.
- Access to a personal vehicle for reliable daily use and valid Ontario driver’s license.
- Detail-oriented and organized individual.
- Takes ownership of follow-through, deadlines, and accuracy.
- Practical problem-solver.
- Clear communicator.
- Comfortable supervising day-to-day administrative work while knowing when an issue needs manager involvement.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across different properties and teams.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application, and during their employment at Crown.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Property management systems
- Financial management
- Budgeting
- Receivables management
- Chargeback processing
- Vendor management
- Contract administration
- Tenant relations
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Location
- Toronto
- GTA
- Ottawa
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2+ years of related property experience with commercial properties
Education Level
- High school diploma
- Post-secondary education preferred
- CPM or RPA designation preferred or working toward designation
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $80,000 per year
Benefits
- Eligibility for discretionary annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Pension matching program
- Professional development and membership dues coverage
About the Company
- Celebrating 25 years of growth, Crown is a leading real estate investment and management firm shaping the future of office spaces across Toronto, the GTA, and Ottawa.
- Manages over 10 million square feet under management and more than $3 billion in assets.
- Known for pairing smart investments with operational excellence, and for empowering its team to make a real impact every day.
- Customer-first mindset means fast decision-making, strong relationships, and a hands-on approach that values initiative and fresh ideas.
- Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, Greater Toronto’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers.
- Committed to building exceptional workplaces in every sense.
- Fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture where careers grow, voices are heard, and sustainability and innovation are part of how they work.
- Passionate about delivering outstanding experiences and creating lasting value for tenants, clients, communities, and employees.
Equal Opportunity
- Crown is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and during employment, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Crown does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
- As part of our recruitment process, Crown may require candidates to complete behavioral assessments. Some elements of this process may involve the use of AI-driven tools to help us better understand your strengths and working style.
