Residential Leasing Manager

Taggart Realty Management

Job Title: Residential Leasing Manager
Reports to: Director of Operations and Asset Management
Company: Taggart Realty Management
Location: 225 Metcalfe Street Ottawa Ontario

About Us

At Taggart Realty Management we believe in building more than just propertieswe build communities. As part of the Taggart Group and managing a 3-million-square-foot portfolio we specialize in acquiring developing leasing and managing retail residential office and commercial properties both in-house and with third-party partners.

Were continually growing through strategic development and acquisition resulting in a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career. At Taggart you will be part of something bigger and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity quality and community together.

About this Role

The Residential Leasing Manager is responsible for driving occupancy rental revenue and resident quality across Taggart Realty Managements residential portfolio of approximately 1000 suites. This is a hands-on leasing leadership role that combines direct leasing activity with portfolio-level pricing vacancy management and performance accountability.

The role is responsible for ensuring that every vacant suite is priced correctly marketed effectively leased quickly and delivered rent-ready while maintaining compliance brand standards and a high-quality resident experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for residential rental revenue occupancy and leasing velocity across the residential portfolio including meeting or exceeding budgeted rent vacancy and absorption targets.
• Develop and execute leasing strategies in collaboration with Asset Management to maximize portfolio performance.
• Personally conduct leasing activity including inquiries showings applications negotiations and lease execution for assigned buildings and high-value or complex deals.
• Manage rent pricing incentives and lease terms to balance speed of lease-up with long-term revenue performance.
• Track vacancy exposure and maintain rolling 30- and 60-day vacancy forecasts by building and unit type.
• Coordinate with Property Management to ensure suites are turned repaired cleaned and delivered rent-ready on schedule; identify and escalate risks to leasing timelines.
• Proactively source and secure tenants through advertising platforms referrals outreach leasing events and community engagement.
• Manage the full leasing lifecycle including showings application review credit and reference checks lease negotiations renewals amendments and vacancy planning.
• Ensure all lease documentation is accurate and compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act and company policies; coordinate with legal counsel as required.
• Monitor critical leasing dates including expirations renewals and turnover timelines.
• Conduct market analysis of competing properties rental rates incentives and demand trends; recommend pricing and promotional strategies.
• Oversee marketing materials listings signage and online presence to ensure accuracy and brand alignment.
• Prepare leasing and performance reports and support annual leasing and marketing budgets; monitor results against targets.
• Support resident retention and leasing-related inquiries to maintain a positive customer experience.
• Conduct property inspections to ensure curb appeal and leasing presentation standards are maintained.
• Provide day-to-day direction to leasing staff or agents and participate in leasing meetings budget reviews and asset performance discussions.
• Participate in industry networking and community events to promote the residential portfolio.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in residential leasing property management or a related real estate field.
• Post-secondary education in Property Management Real Estate Business or related discipline preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential leasing practices and Ontarios Residential Tenancies Act.
• Proven ability to attract tenants negotiate leases and close transactions.
• Strong analytical organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi or similar systems is an asset.
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle required.
• OREA real estate license and bilingualism (English/French) considered assets.
• Proficiency with Yardi and DashQ is considered an asset

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• You work primarily in an office setting with time spent. Showing units and engaging prospective tenants
• You support multiple teams and departments managing competing deadlines efficiently.
• You stay mobile and travel to various sites as needed with most work performed on-site and in the office.
• You remain flexible working to meet project demands.
• Work schedule will include some evening and weekend hours to accommodate showings and leasing demand.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship race place of origin ethnic origin colour ancestry disability age creed sex/pregnancy family status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act were committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance please send an email towith your request.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Realty Management

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Realty Management. We appreciate every application but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Realty Management and are not eligible for compensation.

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