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 properties—we 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.

We’re 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 Management’s residential portfolio of approximately 1,000 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 elevate 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 Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act.
• Proven ability to attract tenants, negotiate leases, and close transactions.
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