Property Manager

Student housing property management is a specific discipline, and this role reflects that. PeakMade Real Estate is looking for a Property Manager to run a student housing community in Kingston, Ontario, which puts you squarely in a market shaped by Queen's University enrollment cycles, aggressive lease-up timelines, and a resident population that turns over almost entirely each year.

The job is full-cycle operations. You're responsible for NOI, occupancy, leasing performance, team development, and the financial reporting that keeps ownership informed. You'll build annual operating budgets, monitor rent collections, and oversee N4 notices when residents fall behind. On the leasing side, you'll direct the sales and marketing strategy, keep your team sharp on competitive market knowledge, and make sure the property is positioned to hit budgeted occupancy before the next academic year begins.

The Turn is a real part of this job. Student housing communities flip a significant percentage of their units in a compressed window each summer. Coordinating that process, managing contractors, completing move-out inspections, and getting units rent-ready on time requires planning well in advance and follow-through during an intense period. If you've managed a Turn before, you know it's where operators earn their reputation.

People management is a constant here. You'll recruit, train, and evaluate on-site staff, including leasing and maintenance. You'll also be responsible for Health and Safety compliance under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act, and you'll need working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act and Landlord and Tenant Board processes. This is Ontario-specific regulatory territory, so familiarity with it matters.

After-hours situations come with student housing. Incidents happen on weekends. Coverage during key leasing periods is part of the job description, not the exception. That's worth knowing before you apply.

What PeakMade is looking for

• Four or more years of property management experience, with at least two years in campus or student housing preferred
• Comfort reading and presenting monthly financial statements and building annual budgets
• Familiarity with Entrata or similar property management software
• Working knowledge of Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act and LTB processes
• Experience managing on-site teams through hiring, coaching, and performance documentation
• High school diploma or equivalent required

The salary range is CA$100,000 to CA$110,000 annually, with an annual bonus tied to KPIs. PeakMade also offers RRSP employer matching, a comprehensive benefits package, and a housing discount that varies by property. The company is Atlanta-based with a portfolio that spans student housing, multifamily, and build-to-rent communities across North America.

Strong candidates for this role will have managed a full lease-up cycle in student housing and understand how academic calendars drive every operational decision, from staffing to renewal outreach to Turn scheduling. That calendar awareness separates people who've done this work from people who've managed conventional multifamily and are stepping into student housing for the first time.