Property Administrators (NOC 1224)

What They Do Property administrators perform 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 Co-ordinate 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.

Where They Find Work —    Top Occupational Areas Real estate and rental and leasing 80% Public administration 4% Construction 2% Finance and insurance 2% Administrative and support waste management and remediation services 2% Property administrators work for property/real estate management companies, property development companies, and government. The unionization rate (10%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations. The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of Property Administrators are found in Alberta and British Columbia while the lowest concentrations are in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

Related Occupation(s) Administrative Officers (NOC 1221) Real Estate Agents and Salespersons (NOC 6232)

Something to Think About To enhance your professional knowledge and broaden your opportunities, consider: Dealing with clients (problem-solving) Gaining knowledge of business document production Reading policy/computer manuals

Use the "Where They Find Work" graph to target your worksearch. It may be easier to get into industries with the most people in this field. Want to work in an industry that hires fewer workers in this field? To be more marketable, check out whether you have the most up-to-date knowledge and technology skills for that industry. Check the provincial/territorial or local information (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca) for opportunities in your area.

What You Need You must have a high school diploma. You may need a training course or vocational program in property management or real estate. You may also need administrative experience as a property clerk, contract clerk or administrative officer. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 2 in 5 have an undergraduate unversity degree.

Required/Related    Educational Programs* This will let you explore the program(s) of study that lead to this (these) occupation(s). Marketing (C140) Secretary - General (Office Administration) (C151) Education and Counselling (C210) Commerce - Business Administration (U120) Sociology (U880) *  These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.

Useful Experience/Skills Computer literacy Communication skills Project management		Useful High School Subjects English Math Accounting
Depending on your background, this Education, Training, and Experience info will help you to: Choose your high school courses Plan your post-secondary program Choose relevant volunteer work Decide what new skills to learn Read job ads, professional journals, and newspapers for what the industry needs and employers want. Talk to employers and employees to find out the exceptional skills and knowledge that will help you land a job.

Current Conditions Your work prospects are rated FAIR because: Employment grew at an average rate. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings. Hourly wages ($18.37) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average. The unemployment rate (2%) is below the 2004 average (7%).

Work Prospects Current   Fair   2009   Fair

Outlook to 2009 Your work prospects will continue to be FAIR because: The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.

Preparing for the Competition You're more likely to be hired if you look for work related to seniors' housing/retirement communities.

If you are beginning your career investigation, national outlooks will give you a good overview of trends. Ready to explore an occupation in more detail? Check provincial/territorial or local outlooks (http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca).

What you can expect to make (Average Hourly Earnings ($/hour))
Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 $11.56 $11.74 25-54 $19.27 $19.76 55+ $15.71 $19.59 Overall Average for Ages (20+) This Occupation All Occupations $18.37 $18.07		Hourly wages ($18.37) are close to the national average ($18.07). These earnings are close to the average for occupations in the business, finance and administration sector and are close to average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Your salary can be affected by your background, the company's size and benefits, and the region and setting (urban or rural). Check out salaries in your own region by seeking info from: Employees/unions/associations Employers/human resource people Training institutions and placement services Company websites Professional/trade journals

Below the average
The unemployment rate (2%) is below the 2004 average (7%). This rate is below the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations. A low unemployment rate often means less competition for the jobs available. But you still need to have the required training and experience. A high unemployment rate doesn't necessarily mean you'll have great difficulty getting hired. But it can mean a fluctuating demand for workers, and you may experience bouts of unemployment.		Year This Occupation All Occupations 1991 4% 10% 1992 5% 11% 1993 6% 11% 1994 6% 10% 1995 5% 10% 1996 3% 10% 1997 2% 9% 1998 4% 8% 1999 2% 8% 2000 2% 7% 2001 5% 7% 2002 4% 8% 2003 2% 8% 2004 2% 7%

% of part-time work is about the same as average
This Occupation All Occupations Full-time 90% 81% Part-time 10% 19%		There were 27,600 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, a decrease of 2% since 1997. The percentage of part-time workers is 10% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has dropped significantly since 1997.
When full-time work is difficult to find, look at alternatives such as contract work, consulting, shared positions, and telework.

Below average
The percentage of self-employed workers (1%) is below the 2004 average (15%)		This Occupation All Occupations Self-Employed 1% 15%
Does this occupation have an above-average rate of self-employment? Consider being your own boss if you can't find work with an employer.

Age Group This Occupation All Occupations 20-24 3% 10% 25-54 78% 72% 55+ 19% 12%		The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater need for workers with experience or a number of years of training. The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be above average because of a tendency to retire at an earlier-than-average age (60).
Look at the youngest group. A low percentage means fewer openings for brand-new workers. A high percentage means more openings for brand-new workers. Look at the oldest age group. A high percentage means positions could open up from retirements. This could be significant for both mid-career changers and brand-new workers.

Average
The percentage of women is 50% compared to the 2004 average of 48% and has dropped since 1997.		This Occupation All Occupations Percent Women 50% 48%

This page last modified on: 2007-03-31