Property Manager
Information you need to know to work as a Property Manager
Who is responsible for licensing Property Managers in Alberta?
In Alberta, to call yourself or work as a third-party Property Manager, you must be licensed by the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).
If you are employed as a property manager in a company where you are managing properties belonging to the company’s clients, or if you are managing properties belonging to your clients, you must be licensed.
If you are directly employed as a property manager in a company where you are managing only that company’s properties, you do not have to be licensed.
What are the licensing requirements for Property Managers in Alberta?
Internationally educated Property Managers must follow the same process to become a Property Manager as new Property Managers. The only exceptions to this rule are listed on the Coming from Another Jurisdiction page on the Real Estate Council of Alberta website.
Internationally educated Property Managers who require licensing must:
- Meet the Eligibility Criteria
- Complete the training as identified on the RECA Education Requirements – Property Manager web page
- Submit a Certified Criminal Record Check from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
- Contact a real estate/property management brokerage in Alberta and obtain employment. Once your education is complete and RECA has your CCRC, your broker can initiate your licensing and registration application.
For complete information on the licensing process for Property Managers, visit the Licensing and Renewals page on the Real Estate Council of Alberta website.
What are the educational requirements for Property Managers in Alberta?
Note: Licensing bodies compare international education and experience to Canadian standards.
In Alberta, to become a licensed Property Manager, applicants must study and pass the Real Estate Associates Program (REAP), consisting of the Fundamentals of Real Estate and the Practice of Property Management courses offered by RECA. For specific information, visit the Education Eligibility for Property Managers web page on the RECA website.
What are the accepted English language proficiency tests and where can I be tested?
Applicants must successfully achieve the required passing score on one of the RECA approved English Language Tests. To learn more about where to take an English language proficiency test in Alberta, visit English Language Proficiency Tests and Locations.
What resources and supports are available for internationally educated Property Managers?
Directions for Immigrants offers workplace communication groups to help you integrate into the Canadian work environment. The Clear Communication for Business workplace communication group is designed to help internationally educated professional fine-tune their communication skills with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. In one week, you will learn through role-play and scenarios the nuances and expectations of the Canadian business culture. Topics include active listening, assertiveness, conflict resolution, problem solving, and teamwork. Visit Clear Communication for Business for more information.
What information resources are available for Property Managers in Alberta?
- Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for commercial property management
- Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations for residential property management
- Calgary Residential Rental Association for residential property management
- Real Estate Institute of Canada for commercial or residential property management
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