Location: Toronto, ON Full-Time Onsite
Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required
About the Opportunity
An established and rapidly scaling luxury development organization is seeking a visionary Vice President of Residential Operations to lead the strategic growth and operational performance of a high-profile purpose-built rental portfolio across the GTA. With thousands of units currently under development and several landmark residential projects underway, this is a rare opportunity to join a company at a defining stage of expansion and directly influence the future of rental housing in Canada.
This executive leadership role is ideal for someone who has already operated at a senior level within a large-scale residential platform and is looking for the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact in a more agile environment. Working closely with ownership and executive leadership, you will oversee residential operations, leasing strategy, marketing direction, portfolio performance, and team development while helping scale the organization into one of Canada’s premier rental housing providers.
What’s In It for You
• Join one of the fastest-growing purpose-built rental platforms in Canada
• Work directly alongside executive leadership in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Influence major residential developments from lease-up through stabilization
• Lead and mentor an ambitious, high-performing residential leadership team
• Be part of a culture that values speed, innovation, accountability, and hands-on leadership
• Opportunity to create meaningful operational impact without layers of bureaucracy
Your Responsibilities
• You’ll oversee residential operations, leasing, and marketing strategy across a growing purpose-built rental portfolio
• You’ll lead portfolio lease-up and stabilization initiatives for new residential developments across the GTA
• You’ll mentor and elevate a high-performing leadership team, including leasing and residential operations leaders
• You’ll drive strategic planning, budgeting, operational efficiencies, and process improvements across the platform
• You’ll collaborate directly with executive leadership on growth strategy, portfolio expansion, and operational scaling
• You’ll support tenant negotiation strategies, leasing structures, and overall resident experience initiatives
Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within residential property management, leasing, or rental operations
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale purpose-built rental or residential development portfolios
• Strong operational leadership experience across leasing, marketing, portfolio growth, and asset stabilization
• Proven expertise in budgeting, change management, process improvement, and strategic planning
• Strong understanding of lease structures, tenant negotiations, and landlord-tenant regulations
• Experience mentoring and leading high-performing operational teams in fast-paced environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related discipline preferred
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who has already operated at a high level and can bring structure, mentorship, and strategic leadership to a rapidly growing platform. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, work closely with ownership, and help shape what we believe can become Canada’s leading rental housing company.”
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