Senior Property Manager - Residential Rental

Senior Property Manager – Residential Rental

Location: Toronto & Vaughan, ON

Portfolio: Class A High-Rise Residential Rental Properties

Compensation: $100,000 –$115,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus, RRSP Matching & Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

Canterra Executive Search is partnering with one of Toronto’s leading real estate developers and owner-operators to identify an experienced Senior Property Manager – Residential Rental for a portfolio of premier Class A high-rise residential properties in Toronto and Vaughan.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished residential property management professional to take on a senior operational leadership role within a highly respected, vertically integrated real estate organization with more than 70 years of experience in the Greater Toronto Area.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned residential rental portfolio, provide leadership and guidance to an established team of Property Managers, Tenant Coordinators, Maintenance Coordinators and leasing.

Working closely with the Director of Operations, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of portfolio operations while continuing to develop your career within an established and growing real estate organization.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Property Manager will be responsible for overseeing the operational management of an assigned portfolio of high-rise residential rental properties throughout Toronto and Vaughan.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and support to a team of Property Managers and Tenant, Maintenance and Leasing Coordinators to ensuring consistent operational standards, effective service delivery, and a positive resident experience.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity requiring strong residential property management experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to oversee multiple properties while supporting the professional development of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day property management operations across an assigned portfolio of Class A high-rise residential rental properties.
  
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and operational guidance to Property Management Coordinators and on-site management personnel.
  
• Ensure properties are maintained to a high standard, with a strong focus on building presentation, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
  
• Oversee resident move-ins, move-outs, suite turnovers, inspections, and related property management activities.
  
• Coordinate building maintenance, repairs, service requests, and preventative maintenance activities with internal teams and external contractors.
  
• Monitor service delivery standards and ensure resident concerns are addressed professionally and efficiently.
  
• Conduct regular property and suite inspections to maintain building standards and identify maintenance or operational requirements.
  
• Work closely with contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely completion of maintenance and operational activities.
  
• Support the operational transition and ongoing management of newly constructed residential rental properties.
  
• Ensure compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act, applicable building regulations, health and safety requirements, and company operating standards.
  
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations and broader management team to implement operational improvements and maintain consistent property management practices.
  
• Support the training, development, and performance of on-site team members while fostering a collaborative and service-oriented work environment.
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive residential rental property management experience, preferably within high-rise residential communities.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing residential rental properties and coordinating day-to-day building operations.
  
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing leadership to property management and administrative teams.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act and residential rental property management practices.
  
• Experience coordinating building maintenance, contractors, resident services, and suite turnover activities.
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills.
  
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across a residential portfolio.
  
• Proven ability to resolve operational challenges and maintain high standards of resident service.
  
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with senior leadership and internal teams.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and residential property management software.
  

Additional Assets

• Experience managing Class A or newly constructed high-rise residential rental properties.
  
• Knowledge of Tarion warranty processes and new development operations.
  
• Experience with Buildium or comparable property management systems.
  
• Post-secondary education in business, property management, real estate, or a related discipline.
  

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Premier Class A Residential Portfolio – Oversee high-quality residential rental properties in Toronto and Vaughan, maintaining exceptional standards of property operations and resident service.

Leading Developer & Owner-Operator – Join a highly respected, vertically integrated real estate organization with more than 70 years of experience in the GTA, working directly within an owner-operated property management environment.

Senior Operational Leadership – Take responsibility for portfolio operations while providing leadership, mentorship, and support to on-site management teams.

Direct Exposure to Senior Leadership – Work closely with the Director of Operations and contribute to maintaining and improving operational standards across the residential portfolio.

Established & Growing Real Estate Organization – Build your career within a diversified real estate platform with an extensive portfolio of residential developments throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Base salary, plus performance bonus, RRSP matching, and comprehensive benefits.

Confidential Inquiry

We understand that many accomplished residential property management professionals are not actively exploring the market.

If you are an experienced Residential Property Manager or Senior Property Manager interested in expanding your portfolio responsibilities, working with a leading developer and owner-operator, and continuing your professional growth, we welcome a confidential conversation.

All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.

Canterra Executive Search