Property administrators
Career Overview
Property administrators manage rental and strata properties. They also act as the legal agents of property and strata property owners.
Job Titles
Duties
In general, property administrators:
- Rent and lease properties on behalf of property owners
- Ensure that the terms of lease agreements are met
- Set up contracts for cleaning, maintenance, security and other services
- Co-ordinate repairs and renovations and monitor their progress and cost
- Track operating expenses and income, and prepare financial reports and budgets
- Ensure rents are at market value
- Keep records on building functions, owners and tenants
- Deal with tenant issues
- Manage damage deposits
- Hire and supervise rental agents, property clerks, building superintendents and other support staff
- Stay up to date on property-related laws, and seek legal counsel on bylaws, contracts and building changes
- Meet with clients and give building updates
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
8,755% Employed Full Time
57%Property administrators can work for property, real estate or strata services management companies, or for governments or property development businesses. They usually work in offices. Some do part of their work from home. Meetings sometimes take place online or in the evenings at managed buildings.
Property managers use technology to keep track of the large amount of information they deal with.
They must be understanding, diplomatic and caring. They must also be tough enough to manage issues and enforce rules.
Career Pathways
With more experience, education and training, property administrators may become team leaders or supervisors for property management brokers.
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Education, Training and Skills
To be licensed by the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, property administrators must be at least 19 years old and complete training courses or a program in property or strata management. They must renew their licence every two years and take courses regularly to update their skills.
Employers may also look for:
- Several years of experience as a property clerk, contract clerk or administrative officer
- Successful completion of a language proficiency test
- Continuing education through B.C.’s Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA)
Education programs in B.C.
Top Skills
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Talking to others to share information effectively.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Convincing others to change their mind or behaviour.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
8,755Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 170 | 1.9% |
| Kootenay | 265 | 3.0% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 5,850 | 66.9% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 110 | 1.3% |
| Northeast | 85 | 1.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 875 | 10.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,400 | 16.0% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
5,000Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 90 | 0.2% |
| Kootenay | 140 | 1.3% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 3,130 | 1.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 70 | 1.3% |
| Northeast | 50 | 0.6% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 600 | 1.5% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 920 | 1.1% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | 3,710 |
| Construction | 320 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 240 |
| Public Administration | 160 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 150 |
Insights from Industry
With so many Canadians now living in condominiums, apartments and townhouses, the demand for property administrators is high. This is driving salaries up as companies compete for qualified workers.
Resources
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Building Owners and Managers Association of British Columbia (BOMA)www.boma.bc.ca
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Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI)cci.ca
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Condominium Home Owners Association of BC (CHOA)www.choa.bc.ca
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LandlordBClandlordbc.ca
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Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA)www.pama.ca
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Strata Property Agents of BC (SPABC)spabc.org