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Leasing Agent 3020105 B

Location: Saskatoon, SK
Job Type: Temporary

Position: Leasing Agent

Job No. 3020105 B

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary for 6 months with possibility to extend or permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary and Allowance: Competitive Market Salary, Leasing Bonus and Car Allowance

Benefits: (For permanent position) 

-50% Rental Discount

-Company Paid Dental, Vision and Health Care Benefits (including family)

-Group Benefits- AD&D, Short & Long Term Disabilities, Life insurance (including family)

-Opportunity for Growth

The Company

Mainstreet Equity Corporation is a distinguished real estate company which is publicly traded on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Its business focus is on acquisition & upgrading of residential properties and managing its own portfolio of over 15,000 residential apartments in six major cities across Western Canada.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Leasing Agent is responsible for generating quality leads for prospective tenants to fill our vacancies. The successful candidate will also be required to perform all related administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Receiving and handling inquiries for leasing from prospective customers, provide information on all aspects of properties
  • Lease suites with goals in mind to achieve high occupancy rates of the properties
  • Determine the needs, living standards and economic viability of prospect customers
  • Present properties and amenities in a positive manner to prospective tenants
  • Schedule appointments for showing; present the available apartments in a friendly and knowledgeable fashion
  • Represent the company in a professional manner
  • Negotiate leasing terms and conditions and gather required information to close deals
  • Submit applications to head office and related paperwork as required for approval
  • Ensure all paperwork are completed properly
  • Monitoring of branding- inspect properties periodically to ensure proper maintenance, check cleanliness and maintenance of building, report condition of all vacant suites available for rent
  • Complete vacancy reports, provide report of the suites shown or to be shown
  • Required to work 40 hours per week, due to the nature of the business, the Leasing Agent must work on the first day and last day of every month
  • Required to balance time between the field (showing suites etc.) and the office (admin/paperwork)
  • Other relevant duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Must have experience in apartment leasing
  • Experience in sales/ customer service an asset
  • Experience or knowledge of Yardi software will be an asset
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to use at work
  • Comfortable in interacting with a variety of people on a daily basis
  • Exceptional planning and organisation skills
  • Strong communicator with the ability to build excellent relationships with customers
  • Above average problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Willing to work on any 5 consecutive days in the week which may include Saturdays or Sundays, month ends and beginning of months
  • Able to effectively manage time and resources to ensure deadlines are met
  • Must successfully complete a security clearance
  • Familiarity with the Residential Tenancy Act and building systems an asset
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to use at work

How to Apply

Submit your resume online or email your resume to our email address quoting "Job No. 3020105 B" in the subject line. Visit our website for more information: www.mainst.biz. Although we thank all applicants for applying, only those considered for further discussion will be contacted.

Human Resources

Mainstreet Equity Corporation

Corporate Head Office

305-10 Ave SE

Calgary, Alberta

T2G 0W2

Fax: 403-266-8867

*Mainstreet Equity Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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