Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's largest residential real estate investment trusts, owning, operating, and developing a $5.3 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam's strategy to drive value and profitability focuses on three priorities: (1) increase earnings from the existing portfolio; (2) expand the portfolio and diversify geographically through accretive acquisitions, targeting newer properties and dispositions of non-core assets; and (3) develop high-quality properties in its core markets.

We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Property Administrator to join our office team in St. John’s, NL.

What you will do:

• Maintain files, produce correspondence, and monitor special projects;

• Provide general administrative support and coverage for reception duties: greet tenants, answer phones and redirect calls;

• Collect outstanding rent;

• Issue purchase orders, create work orders, and close when complete;

• Ensure tenant files are kept up to date;

• Assist with preparing monthly reports;

• Other administrative reports and duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role;

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills;

• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word & Excel. Familiarity with Yardi software is considered an asset;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Previous customer service, accounting and/or collections experience is considered an asset;

• Experience in the property management industry is preferable.  

What we offer:

• A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience;

• An annual incentive program;

• A cost shared health and dental plan;

• Paid volunteer days;

• An employee unit purchase plan;

• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development;

• Employer funded Employee and Family Assistance Program;

• Career advancement opportunities.

We understand not all applicants will possess everything we are looking for, so please don’t let this discourage you from applying. If your experience isn’t an exact match with what is listed above, but you believe you would still be a great fit, we encourage you to submit your application!

Application: Please fill out the online application form.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Employees will be given support and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest in our company. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.