Occupation
Property manager
Property managers look after buildings on behalf of their owners. They collect rent, arrange repairs and maintenance, deal with tenant issues, and keep the property meeting the safety and tenancy rules that apply where it sits.
Also known as: Real estate manager · Building manager · Community association manager · Property portfolio manager
Occupation content
Part of Retail, sales and customer experience
What the work involves
- Advertise vacancies and screen prospective tenants
- Prepare, renew, and end tenancy agreements
- Collect rent and follow up arrears under the applicable process
- Schedule inspections, repairs, and contractor work
- Handle tenant complaints and disputes between neighbours
- Prepare operating budgets and reports for owners or a board
How people commonly enter
- College diploma or certificate in property or business administration
- Licensing or registration where the local regulator covers managing property for others
- Progression from a leasing, administrative, or building-maintenance role
- Bachelor's degree in business or real estate for larger portfolios
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Client sites · Desk based · High responsibility · Involves travel · Varied work
Related interests
Enterprising (leading) · Conventional (organizing) · Social (helping)
Related aptitude preparation
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Skills to practise
- Planning and scheduling exercises
- Numerical reasoning
- Situational judgment
- Written communication
- In-tray and e-tray exercises
Practice suites
Related learning
Family-level learning links for Retail, sales and customer experience.
Official sources
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers · United States
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- O*NET OnLine — Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141.00) · International
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- Canada Job Bank — Career planning and occupation search · Canada
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Retail, sales and customer experience: education pathways
Some roles in Retail, sales and customer experience may be regulated. Confirm whether the specific role requires registration, certification, or a jurisdiction-specific licence.
Canada Job Bank Career Planning · Canada · Current official profile; consult source for its release period
Retail, sales and customer experience: licensing
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