Overview
Property administrators perform administrative duties and coordinate activities related to the management and rental of investment property and real estate on behalf of property and strata property owners. They are employed by property, real estate and strata services management companies, property development companies and by government.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Negotiate or approve rental or lease of various properties in a portfolio on behalf of property owners and ensure that terms of lease agreement are met
Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services, such as cleaning and maintenance, security services and alarm systems
Coordinate the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations carried out on buildings and monitor progress and cost of work for property owners
Compile and maintain records on operating expenses and income, prepare reports and review rents to ensure they are at market value
Ensure that trouble calls received from clients or tenants are acted upon
Administer damage deposits
May hire and supervise rental agents, property clerks, building superintendents or other support staff performing operational, clerical or maintenance duties.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$38,229
$57,750
$91,683
Job openings
Use this interactive map to explore job openings in different regions across B.C.
British Columbia
2,484expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required in all provinces and territories except for British Columbia.
A language proficiency index is required in British Columbia.
Property administrators must be a minimum of nineteen years of age in British Columbia.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certification to practice as Property administrators in B.C.
- Strata Management Licence - Property administrators
Strata Management Licence - Property administrators
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a strata property manager in B.C., you must have a licence issued by the BC Financial Services Authority. Eligibility is achieved by successful completion of the Strata Management Licensing course at UBC, finding a brokerage to approve your licence, completion of a criminal record check and submitting your application.
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
Explore programs related to this career offered at post-secondary institutions in B.C.