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Senior Property Manager (Edmonton, AB) – No Longer Available

Our client, a successful commercial real estate owner/developer with a highly respected brand, is looking for a Senior Property Manager (Edmonton, AB). In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of two high-value office & expanded portfolios, including being part of the development team of the newest asset. Managing a diverse team of 10+/- professionals will allow you to hone your people leadership skills. You will be part of an interdependent group within a highly resourced company where the executives have a reputation for being people builders and champions. As such, this position offers career enhancement, providing you with ability to build upon your bench strengths and grow your exposure, setting you up for elevated roles within the company and the commercial real estate industry.

The Job You possess exemplary interpersonal communication skills along with an enterprising spirit and sophistication for creating and maintaining exceptional relationships with a range of national and local tenants. You are highly prepared, listen, have a strong sense of curiosity and can speak confidently to any matters related to your portfolio or PM knowledge base. Reporting to supportive leadership, you enjoy being accountable for the management of your properties, ensuring you are fulfilling lease obligations. You apply strong and transparent controls that assist in optimizing operations, including “walking” your sites often to ensure quality efforts are in play that reduce risks and enhance the premium programming you have in place. Your reputation for doing so has been directly linked to positive tenant retention, successful TI’s and capital projects management and positive relationships with contractors and vendors. These same behaviours lend themselves well when mentoring your team or working closely with colleagues in the leasing and development areas where you partner easily and communicate comfortably.

The Fit You are highly motivated, organized, self-aware and detailed, possessing well developed written and verbal communication skills. A strong critical thinker with a high level of political acumen, you have a penchant for executing well and often demonstrate proactive solutions to bothersome challenges. You are well acquainted with negotiating tenders and contracts and are capable at creating budgets and managing the many financial drivers associated with your portfolio. You like to form partnerships with your team and the leadership, each of whom lean on your capacity and who believe in your ability to make thoughtful recommendations and decisions. You are a walk the talk kind of person, following through on your commitments and demonstrating integrity and reliability. You work well in a communicative and transparent environment that promotes mutual trust, supports team and whose culture recognizes and invests in employee talent, growth and wellness.

Interested? Your established experience of 7+ years as a Property Manager, ideally in office arena and exposure to hybrid asset development, provides you with a strong foundation for this position. Possessing a current real estate license is ideal. Post-secondary education and/or any related real estate certifications will elevate your candidacy as will your comprehension of Yardi and ability to maneuver Microsoft Office programs. This is a fantastic position offering an Grade A comprehensive compensation package, including an above market six figure salary (commensurate with experience), bonus, benefits upon commencement, continuing education and development, association fees, parking, and many other fantastic perks. If you are interested and are ready to elevate your career to that next level, please send your resume, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal at cindy@avidexec.com . All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Pre-employment requirements for this role include: A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or a valid exemption; and the satisfactory verification of a criminal record check.

Please Note: Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity.

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Property Administrator (PA), Edmonton, Alberta – NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Our client, an entrepreneurial commercial real estate developer and property management advisor who is headquartered in Edmonton, is looking to add to their high functioning team. In your new role, you will partner with a Senior Property Manager, overseeing the property and administrative efforts attached to their Edmonton and area portfolio. As the Property Administrator – PA (Downtown, Edmonton, AB) you will have the opportunity to work closely with a focused and highly knowledgeable team, promoting your capacity for adding value to the operation and demonstrating your resourcefulness, flexibility, intellect and high attention for detail. In doing so, and based on this company’s continued growth, you have the ability to get real hands-on experience with property management efforts, allowing you to stretch your skills and acquiesce into an APM position quickly.

Your exposure to property management administration, ideally having exposure to either office, industrial and/or retail properties, has you ready to take on this position. You enjoy organized environments and working with a high functioning team beyond that of liaising with tenants, contractors and vendors. You are regaled for your strong capacity to prioritize, meet timelines, and focus on a variety of tasks at once, demonstrating your commitment and ability to deliver high level results.

Your exceptional communication dexterity, self-motivation and exposure to property management, provides you with a strong foundation for this position. Post-secondary education, real estate lisence and/or RPA designation (or working towards) will elevate you in this process. For the right candidate, support to attain your lisence and futher education will be provided. If you are in residential property management, residential property administration or commercial property accounting and you want to segue your career, this opportunity may also be a step in the right direction.

Interested? This is a fantastic position with a thriving and growing company who believes in providing quality services while creating a flexible and friendly environment. The role reports to a fantastic and well respected Senior Property Manager and will partner with a small team. Your new position offers you a very good compensation package that includes paid parking, health benefits, educational development support and membership fees. If you are interested and are ready to promote your career to that next level, please submit your resume, by sending it directly and in confidence to, Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration. Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton will be given priority.

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Office Manager/Controller (Edmonton) – Commercial Real Estate – No Longer Available
Our client, a well established commercial real estate brokerage is adding to their team. Reporting to the President, the Office Manager/Controller will perform a variety of duties, including full cycle accounting duties (payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, taxes, cash disbursements and receipts, general journal, internal organizational support of the associates). Along with this, the position also provides conveyancing, HR coordination, and general support to the President and partners, regularly communicating with other brokerages, law firms, associates, staff and financial institutions.

Profile:
- Organized and detail-oriented professional who has had experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize and be held accountable and always operate with tact and diplomacy with all parties encountered in the course business.
- Flexible and thrive in a role where the day-to-day tasks change constantly.
- Works well independently and as a team contributor and have a positive attitude.
Duties:
- Full cycle accounting
- Open new real estate files, review lease agreements and real estate offers, noting all critical dates
- Communicate and follow up on critical dates with Associates and Assistants
- Prepare real estate conveyancing packages to send to law firms, follow up on closing dates and communicate to Associates
- Prepare invoices to both internal and external vendors
- Update and maintaining vendor database and files
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, issues and resolve any discrepancies
- Regularly review the status of accounts receivable ensuring accounts are kept current and short payments are resolved in a timely fashion
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
- Prepare payroll
- Prepare government remittances, GST, payroll and corporate tax
- Prepare year-end reconciliations including T4’s and other reporting requirements
- Prepares journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Maintains accounting controls by following trust accounting rules and regulations
- Oversee all administrative functions of the brokerage and create policies and procedures
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls
- Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
- Assist in answering phones and accepting mail deliveries
- Other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Competencies:
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must have excellent customer relations skills
- Must be detail orientated
- Extensive computer knowledge including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures
- Skill in key boarding, filing, and entering data with accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work under limited supervision
- Ability to stay productive even during slow times
- Ability to create and maintain an organized office environment
Demonstrated Success Patterns:
- Full cycle accounting experience
- 3 + years of Real Estate experience
- Must be tech-oriented and very computer literate
- Have Simply/Sage 50 proficiency
- Comfortable being a part of a company experiencing rapid growth
- Advanced data entry skills and proven ability to process high volumes of invoices and payments
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform with independence and accuracy in a deadline driven role
- Strong team player with a flexible work style, exceptional communication skills and ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing work demands
- Trust accounting and real estate conveyancing in a real estate office or law firm
Intrigued and ready to be part of a growing company? If so, please send your resume in confidence to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com . All information provided is kept in the strictest of confidence, in keeping with applicable laws and standards.

Please Note: Strong consideration will only be given to those candidates who currently reside in the Edmonton area, possessing Canadian residency or citizenship. Due to the response volume, only those candidates who “fit” the requirements of our client will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your submission. If not contacted for this job, you may be in the future about an equally exciting opportunity. Much appreciated for your interest.

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Senior Accountant (Edmonton, Alberta) – Part Time – No Longer Available
My client, a stable and entrepreneurial construction and services company is in search of a PART TIME/FLEX SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Edmonton, West Central) who can manage the full cycle accounting of one of their smaller divisions within their group of companies. This position offers you the capacity to set your own schedule and manage your work accordingly, providing you with fantastic work life balance while keeping your skills sharp.

Boasting a fast paced and exciting organization, your new team includes employees who are highly engaged and take pride in the family friendly culture they have helped build. Reporting to the President, you have the ability to self-manage your time and meet critical timelines. Your penchant for detail, creating solutions and managing all the aspects of the day-to-day accounting are keys to your success. You possess confidence and a drive to part of organizational success. Adding to your cache is your past accounting experience in a construction, manufacturing and/or project driven/costing environment.

If you are looking for a well-rounded and fulfilling part time accounting position, than this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. A great compensation package, including benefits and other perks are included. If you are interested and ready to take that step towards having great work/life balance, please send your resume, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal at cindy@avidexec.com. All information shared is kept in the strictest of confidence as per applicable standards and laws.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration. Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton and area will be given priority. Candidates outside Edmonton will be given consideration.

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Senior Manager, Field Operations – Canada – PLACED
Our client, an extremely successful and multi-location (CAN) business that is head-quartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is looking to add a Senior Manager, Field Operations, (Edmonton, AB) to their corporate team. Reporting to the VP Operations, you will play a key role for this vertically integrated organization, ensuring all Canadian locations are operating at their highest potential, optimizing systems, processes and marketing programs in order to create high level return on investment, engagement and enhanced value proposition of the company.

YOUR NEW POSITION   As the Senior Manager, Field Operations, you will apply your hands-on strategic talent and act as a valued resource to a variety of business partners across Canada in an effort to manage, maintain, and monitor quality, revenue generation and compliance. As such, you will coach, mentor and be a corporate liaison, commencing new locations, assisting any struggling operations, helping train managers and staff and ensuring programs and promotions are being well utilized. From a marketing perspective, you will ensure locations are engaging with their community and actively marketing the business.

THE VALUE YOU BRING   You possess a confident and versatile personality which, at times, has caused you to struggle, as you have the ability to be involved in many areas and do equally well in each of them. As a critical thinker with good analytical skills, you think on your feet and garner resourceful and practical solutions. You enjoy executing on a plan, meeting milestones, and driving business success. You communicate with and work well through people, influencing and helping them develop better behaviours that elevate their business prowess. Your authentic and genuine personality, along with your sense of curiosity and humour, helps you build mutual trust and gain the respect of those you are working with. As a leader, you are fair and demonstrate the professional behaviour and work ethic you expect of yourself.

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN THE JOB Your past experience in the areas of marketing, sales, franchise management, operations and/or quality assurance, where you have directly worked with a sales group, branches and/or field locations to improve financial outcomes, maintain high quality standards and protect the brand value will elevate you in this competition. Your demonstrated success patterns, capacity to be self-reliant and ownership of your past responsibilities is key to our client. Possessing solid computer skills, a professional demeanor, above average written and oral communications skills and a flexible personality will add to your success in this role. You have a track record for being adaptable and discerning, learning things quickly. Having the capacity to travel (mostly scheduled M-F, estimated at 50%), a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record, time management skills and leading a small team is also desirable.

THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR YOU   You will be part of a highly engaged culture that recognizes and rewards people for applying their talent. As such, this position offers the right individual a six figure salary, flexible schedule, company vehicle (including fuel card, insurance, maintenance) for work and personal use, benefits upon commencement, cell phone and other technical resources and paid time off between Christmas and New Year beyond that of vacation time. There are numerous other perks to this job as well, including reporting to a highly supportive VP who will champion your talent.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A CAREER CHANGE   This is a career elevating position for a versatile business-minded professional who wants to step up, apply their talent and lead this operation to new levels of success. Meeting outcomes will result in growth and progression. Please send your resume to Cindy Nicholls Smith, Principal, AVID EXEC Ltd., using the applicant submission access provided here or by direct contact at cindy@avidexec.com. All information shared is kept in the strictest of confidence in keeping with all applicable laws and standards.

Please note that due to the high volume of candidates responding to this job, only those candidates who possess the requirements will be contacted. AVID EXEC thanks all those that respond and will keep your information for future consideration. Candidates who possess the ability to work in Canada and currently reside in Edmonton and area will be given priority. Candidates outside Edmonton will be given consideration.

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