Do the best work of your career, with people who actually care.

The Taurus team cheering in front of the Inukshuk at Whistler

A Letter from Our CEO

Ben Raps, CEO of Taurus, laughing

Over the years, a lot of owners have come to us from other firms, and they’ve told us what went wrong with their past management. On the surface, every story was different. But underneath, it was always the same thing: an unhappy management team who stopped caring.

This simple insight is at the core of our company strategy: build a place people love coming to work.

If we want to set the standard for world-class property management, we have to start by being a world-class employer.

You can’t deliver consistent service when people keep leaving, or when the team that stays are burnt-out and apathetic.

And so we focus on people; that’s it.

We’re not perfect. But we always care.

Culture first, always.

Ben Raps, CEO

How We Work

We’re plow-horses, not show-horses.

We focus on getting great work done every day, without ego or cumbersome corporate process. If you like solving real problems and seeing the results of your work, you’ll fit in here. If you prefer the corner office, and hate rolling up your sleeves, Taurus is not the place for you!

Our Values

Life at Taurus

What we Deliver

Open Roles

  • Commercial Property ManagerManagement, full time, hybrid

    We are offering an opportunity for a Commercial Property Manager to be part of a fast growing and progressive property management company.

    In addition to having financial security with a competitive wage, you will join a tight-knit team with a family-like office setting (Christmas parties, office socials, yearly retreats, etc).

    Responsibilities

    Manage a portfolio of small to medium-sized commercial properties (office, retail, industrial) in the lower mainland with complete autonomy. This includes but is not limited to:

    • Taking total control and responsibility for the effective management of the portfolio
    • Tenant liaison and business support
    • Landlord relationship management
    • Property visits and inspections
    • Lease interpretation and enforcement
    • Budgeting and cost control
    • Project management
    • Asset management/cashflow improvement
    • Coordinating with leasing/renewal agents

    Requirements

    • Rental Property Management license required (exceptions can be made)
    • Adept communicator, both verbal and written
    • Be attentive to details, skilled at prioritization and time management
    • Understanding and interest in all aspects of commercial real estate
  • Commercial Property AccountantAccounting, full time, hybrid

    We are offering an opportunity for a Commercial Property Accountant to be part of a fast growing and progressive property management company.

    In addition to having financial security with a competitive wage, you will join a tight-knit team with a family-like office setting (Christmas parties, office socials, yearly retreats, etc).

    Responsibilities

    We are looking for a Property Accountant to join our expanding Finance team who will be responsible for managing and reporting on financial operations and lease details of multiple commercial properties located in Metro Vancouver. Strong analytical skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to think beyond what’s presented in front of you will help you thrive in this position. Responsibilities include:

    • Set up lease agreements in YARDI
    • Produce rental statements and monthly rent rolls
    • Record receipts and assist in accounts receivable collection efforts
    • Assist with month-end closing (A/P approval, journal entries, accruals)
    • Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements for assigned properties, including income statement, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts
    • Prepare monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations
    • Review and analyze property operating expenses, maintaining accuracy and timeliness
    • Assist property managers with annual budget preparation
    • Address and advise property managers on financial aspects and inquiries for assigned properties
    • Prepare annual recovery reconciliations
    • Assisting with audit support as necessary.

    Requirements

    • Post-secondary diploma in accounting or related field.
    • Intermediate or advanced knowledge with Microsoft Excel.
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Work effectively in a high-paced team environment.
    • Yardi Voyager experience an asset.
    • Understanding of payments, accounting, and budgeting.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Property AdministratorAdministration, full time, hybrid

    We are offering an opportunity for a Property Administrator to be part of a fast growing and progressive property management company.

    In addition to having financial security with a competitive wage, you will join a tight-knit team with a family-like office setting (Christmas parties, office socials, yearly retreats, etc).

    Responsibilities

    • Assist the Commercial Property Manager in all necessary tasks as needed for a diverse set of office/retail/industrial assets.
    • Support tenant businesses by being an engaged and supportive first point of contact for a variety of commercial tenants.
    • Effectively manage the facilities of each property by working with a variety of contractors. This may include vendor quoting, liaison, and/or service quality control.
    • Maintain all digital records for the properties in an organized and complete fashion
    • Facilitate commercial tenant move-in/move-out procedures
    • Work with accounting team to facilitate rent set-up & coordination
    • Basic lease documentation and lease doc. Coordination
    • Assisting with yearly additional rent budgeting/reconciliation process

    Requirements

    • At least 3 years experience working for a property management company; ideally commercially focused
    • Have concise communication skills in English, verbal and written
    • Experience in Microsoft Office programs:
      • Word: mail merge; text boxes, creating specialized documents
      • Excel: formatting spreadsheets; basic to intermediate formulas; working with multi sheet workbooks
      • Outlook: managing mail and contacts; tasks; reminders
    • Ability and willingness to quickly learn and navigate other software programs and websites
    • Customer service oriented; Comfortable and confident with phone communication
    • Be attentive to detail and skilled at prioritization and time management
  • Operations AssistantOperations, full time, on-site in Surrey

    We are offering an opportunity for an Operations Assistant to be part of a fast growing and progressive property management company.

    In addition to having financial security with a competitive wage, you will join a tight-knit team with a family-like office setting (Christmas parties, office socials, yearly retreats, etc).

    Responsibilities

    Administration:

    • Type and proof-read correspondence, forms and other documents
    • Assist in basic accounting functions (when needed)
    • Scan documents and file accordingly

    Property Management support:

    • Assisting with projects as needed (i.e. Obtaining quotes, organizing and following up on scheduled maintenance and inspections, etc…)
    • Follow up on tenant insurance and maintenance records
    • Assist in updating contact spreadsheets and property information

    General office:

    • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
    • Large mail outs (i.e. mail merges, copying packages, etc… )
    • Preparing, following up, and scanning of leases
    • Assisting in keeping the office organized and watering plants

    Reception:

    • Answering phones in a clear, friendly manner
    • Filter and handle incoming calls (i.e. payable queries, maintenance calls, etc…)
    • Greeting visitors to the office with a professional first impression
    • Opening and distributing mail

    Executive Assistant:

    • Working closely with the CEO as his EA

    Requirements

    • Have concise communication skills in English, verbal and written
    • Experience in Microsoft Office programs: Word (Mail Merge), creating specialized documents; Excel (formatting spreadsheets and basic intermediate formulas); Outlook (managing mail and contacts, tasks and reminders)
    • Ability and willingness to quickly learn and navigate other software programs and websites
    • Customer service-orientated, comfortable and confident with phone communication
    • Follow directions accurately and timely
    • Be attentive to detail in producing quality work
    • Skilled at prioritization and time management
    • Able to work independently and with a team
    • Experienced working in a professional office

To apply, send your resume and an application letter of at least 400 words, combined in a single PDF.

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