This isn’t a “plug into a box” type of role. Rather, it is a position that will be formed around you — and that’s very rare and exciting!
My client is intentionally building this position around the right person’s strengths, instincts, and value proposition — not the other way around.
You’ll step into a portfolio that blends commercial assets and a spattering of well-run new development rentals, with a runway to influence how things evolve as the company continues to scale. Meaning, depending on where you naturally lean — and more importantly, where you demonstrate value and get your work joy — the role has the flexibility to become more heavily weighted, if not entirely so, in that area as the business grows – so it could either be pure commercial or rental. As you can tell, this isn’t a static position; it evolves alongside both you and the organization. As such the title is open as well and will reflect the level of skill you bring to the role.
Progression Is Real
There is a clear line of sight for this role to grow into a Director-level position — grounded not just in performance, but in your emotional intelligence, leadership presence and the application of your overall business acumen.
Your Leadership Is Needed
Your ability to lead people well is very important. You’ll be responsible for a core, high-functioning team. Success here isn’t about hierarchy, it’s about partnership. The expectation is that you develop your team, improve how work gets done, actively listen, and create an environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to contribute. This company genuinely believes that every role matters, and that strong teams — not titles — are what drive long-term success, quality, and growth.
You’ll Be Trusted To:
· Think beyond operations and create value — for the processes, program, assets and tenants
· Bring ideas forward and challenge the status quo in a constructive and collabrotive way
· Be seen and build relationships – with your peers and team, on site at your properties and with the tenants
· Act as an ambassador of a brand that has been quietly built on quality, integrity, and long-term relationships
The Environment You’re Walking Into
This is a no-ego, high-accountability culture.
· Open, transparent, and grounded
· Performance-driven without being rigid
· Supportive without micromanagement
· Believer in sustainability and environmentally responsible building
· Genuinely appreciative of their people and what they bring
· Company cars for during work travel use
They don’t need to boast — their assets, tenants, and track record speak for themselves.
What You Can Expect
You will receive support from the owner, leadership, peers and internal experts.
From an operations standpoint, my cleint’s engineering, construction and technical teams will jump in and provide an expertise that is deeply embedded in years of experience and know-how — meaning you’re not left figuring things out on your own when properties experience challenge.
Where You Add Your Value
At its core, you will be highly supported to fully own and be accountable for your portfolio and its team.
You’ll:
· Lead property operations with a focus on performance, efficiency, and long-term asset value
· Build and execute budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting
· Meet with commercial brokers and work with the rental leasing team as it relates to vacancy
· Drive tenant experience and retention through strong relationships and service delivery
· Oversee maintenance strategies, capital planning, and property standards
· Lead and develop teams across leasing, maintenance and site operations
· Collaborate with leadership and accounting to ensure financial alignment and disciplined decision-making
And importantly — you’ll have the space to:
· Idea generate and improve processes
· Introduce better ways of doing things
· See your ideas implemented
What You Bring
You’re possess:
· 6+ years in commercial (industrial, retail, mixed use) or multi-family rental property management
· Post secondary education or other, along with a current RECA Property Management Liscence (commercial and/or residential rental)
· A leadership profile and knows how to motivate and elevate a team (operators, leasing, cleaners, maintenance, property administrators, etc)
· Understand commercial and/or retail leases, contracts, budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance
· Is both detail-oriented and big-picture capable
· Is calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and highly organized
· Builds trust naturally with tenants, teams, and stakeholders
· Is forward-thinking and tech-aware, not stuck in “how it’s always been done”
But more than anything:
· You want to apply your full capability
· You want your work to feel purposeful
· You want to be in a place where your contribution actually matters
Why This Role Stands Out
· Life-flexible environment with mutual trust and the ability to garner work joy
· Excellent salary and benefits opportunity
· Strong internal infrastructure and support
· Growing, evolving portfolio
· Leadership that wants you to succeed — not control how you do it
· A clear pathway to grow your capacities – into a Director-level role as you prove your impact
· A real opportunity to shape, not just manage
Ready to Explore?
If this feels aligned, I’m happy to share more about the company and opportunity in a confidential exploratory conversation. Please reach out and share your information, in confidence, to Cindy Nicholls Smith, CPC, MHCS, Principal, at cindy@avidexec.com
No pressure. No expectations. Just a real discussion about fit and where you want to take your career.
Confidentiality & Inclusion
All information will be handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. As part of pre-employment requirements, applicants will be asked to provide a satisfactory Police Security Check, valid drivers lisence or other verifications.
Only applicants residing in Calgary and who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Our client is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is respected, inclusion is practiced, and every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered.