How to become a property administrator
Official title: Property administrators
Also called: Property rental agent, Property section head, Property administrator, Strata property manager, Property rentals manager, Property management agent, Commercial property manager, Property management officer, Property rental coordinator, Chief of property management, Property leasing coordinator, Residential property manager
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.
Main tasks
- 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
How to become one
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. Completion of training courses or a vocational program in property or strata management or real estate may be required. Several years of administrative experience as a property clerk, contract clerk, or administrative officer are usually required. Strata property managers must hold a licence in British Columbia.
Ways in
- College or CEGEP: College or CEGEP program. 29% of workers hold a college or other non-degree diploma (Census 2021). Common fields: Business administration, management and operations; Business/commerce, general; Real estate.
- Licence or registration: Strata property managers must hold a licence in British Columbia.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $60,938 a year The middle half earn $45,006 to $79,697.
- About 48,200 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 56,400 are projected by 2033. (+17%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become a property administrator?
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. Completion of training courses or a vocational program in property or strata management or real estate may be required. Several years of administrative experience as a property clerk, contract clerk, or administrative officer are usually required. Strata property managers must hold a licence in British Columbia.
How much does a property administrator earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $60,938 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $45,006 to $79,697.
Is a property administrator a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 17% by 2033, from about 48,200 to about 56,400 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become a property administrator?
Not always. 33% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: College or CEGEP program.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03