Location: Mississauga, ON (On-site)
Language: Professional fluency in written and spoken English required
Duration: 1-month, potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and employment references required

About the Opportunity
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established retail organization where real estate operations play a key role in supporting growth and day-to-day business success. As a Lease and Real Estate Assistant, you will be part of a collaborative team that keeps lease administration accurate, organized, and running smoothly behind the scenes. In this role, your work will directly support real estate, legal, and finance partners by ensuring records are reliable, documentation is well maintained, and information flows efficiently across teams.

If you enjoy detail-driven work, learning new processes, and contributing to a fast-paced environment, this role offers meaningful exposure to commercial real estate operations.

What’s in it for You
You will gain hands-on experience within a structured, professional real estate environment. This is a chance to deepen your understanding of lease administration while working alongside experienced legal and real estate professionals. The organization values reliability, collaboration, and a thoughtful approach to work, offering a stable on-site schedule and a supportive team culture.

Your Responsibilities

• You will maintain and update lease records, rent payments, and documentation within internal databases.
• In this role, you will process landlord invoices and support basic lease accounting, including reconciliations.
• You will organize lease files, estoppel certificates, and related real estate documentation.
• You will coordinate information requests related to lease renewals and lease inquiries.
• You will support legal and corporate file management, including NDAs and document tracking.
• You will assist with drafting, formatting, and preparing standard lease-related documents for review.
• You will generate standard reports, complete data entry, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1–2 years of administrative experience, ideally within real estate, legal, or corporate environments
• Diploma or degree in Business, Administration, Real Estate, or a related field preferred
• Basic understanding of commercial lease terms and real estate terminology is an asset
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a professional, diplomatic approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with guidance

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.