Residential Leasing Agent

Taggart Realty Management

Job Title: Residential Leasing Agent

Company: Taggart Realty Management

Reports to: Director of Leasing

Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000

Location: 225 Metcalfe St., Suite 708, Ottawa ON

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, including over 1200 rental units, we specialize in developing, acquiring 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

You are a Residential Leasing Agent based in downtown Ottawa, reporting to the Director of Leasing. Your focus is meeting with perspective tenants, helping them in their search to find a new home at one of our rental buildings. You will work to minimize vacancies and deliver exceptional service to current and prospective tenants. You market properties, screen applicants daily, and ensure buildings are well-maintained. You foster strong relationships with tenants and staff, support a positive office culture, and represent the company professionally. You also coordinate new tenant orientations and assist with office management and clerical duties, all in alignment with Taggart Realty Management’s mission, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Book and show apartments to prospective tenants.
• Respond to phone and email inquiries about available suites.
• Screen applicants to ensure eligibility.
• Complete lease applications and assist with verification.
• Finalize leases and submit documents to the Property Manager.
• Communicate with the team and update move-in/move-out reports.
• Create welcome packages for new tenants.
• Address tenant inquiries, concerns, and complaints.

Education and Experience Requirements

• You hold a high school diploma; a university or college certificate is an asset.
• You communicate clearly, negotiate effectively, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• You hold a valid Class G driver’s license and maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel within the city.
• You possess general knowledge of real estate and leasing.
• Past real estate experience is a benefit but not a requirement.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• You support multiple teams and departments, managing competing deadlines efficiently.
• Office setting; working at a desk with a computer; sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• You stay mobile and travel to various sites as needed, with most work performed on-site and occasional time in the office.
• You remain flexible, occasionally working overtime to meet demands.

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, we’re 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 to hr@taggart.ca with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

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. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.