Commercial Intern

About Us

Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada's most influential real estate development and construction firms. With five decades of development and construction expertise, a precise level of design and craftsmanship is evident in all the homes and commercial developments that Amacon builds.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Commercial & Industrial Properties, the Commercial Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting Amacon's commercial and industrial real estate portfolio. This role is designed for a 3rd or 4th year university student seeking a 4-month practical co-op or internship placement in property management, commercial real estate, business administration, or a related field.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day administrative support for the Commercial Property Management team.
• Complete general office duties, including filing, scanning, correspondence, mail, and document organization.
• Support the organization and maintenance of tenant files, lease records, service contracts, insurance certificates, FOB records, and other property information.
• Assist with entering and updating information in Yardi and other internal systems.
• Help monitor accounts receivable reports and prepare follow-up information for manager review.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoice processing, and related documentation.
• Respond to tenant and vendor inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of a university degree program, preferably in business, commerce, real estate, urban land economics, accounting, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Previous office, administrative, customer service, accounting, or volunteer experience is considered an asset, but not required.
• Interest in commercial real estate, property management, development, accounting, or business operations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal teams, tenants, vendors, contractors, and other external contacts.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a changing environment.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to confidentiality, accuracy, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with a focus on producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Yardi or other property management/accounting software is an asset but not required.

Additional Information

This full-time hourly position works 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday onsite in our downtown Vancouver location.

Please apply through amacon.com via the link provided: https://amacon.bamboohr.com/careers/501

Thank you for your interest; due to the volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.