How to become a property manager in BC

Q: What do you need to get in?

Minimum 19 years of age; Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit; Satisfy English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) via post-secondary transcripts or LPI/CELPIP test; Submit criminal record check through the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Some schools ask for more; check the school page.

Licensed Rental Property Management Representative (BCFSA) · British Columbia

Look after rental homes and tenants for the owners. You need a licensing course, a provincial exam and a brokerage to work under.

How long

3 to 6 months (self-paced coursework and exam)

Cost

$1,500

1 school

Who licenses it

BCFSA

🏫Where you can take this: 1 school

🏢UBC Sauder School of Business (Real Estate Division)

THE ROUTE

The route at a glance

STEP 1

BCFSA Eligibility & Language Requirements

Confirm statutory prerequisites with BCFSA

STEP 2

UBC Sauder Rental Property Management Course

Complete 20 graded course assignments through UBC Sauder

STEP 3

BCFSA Provincial Licensing Examination

Score 70% or higher on the provincial licensing exam

STEP 4

Join an Accredited Property Management Brokerage

Obtain brokerage sponsorship and supervisory agreement

JOB

BCFSA Licence Issuance & Active Practice

Receive official representative licence from BCFSA

STEP 1

BCFSA Eligibility & Language Requirements

Confirm statutory prerequisites with BCFSA

STEP 2

UBC Sauder Rental Property Management Course

Complete 20 graded course assignments through UBC Sauder

STEP 3

BCFSA Provincial Licensing Examination

Score 70% or higher on the provincial licensing exam

STEP 4

Join an Accredited Property Management Brokerage

Obtain brokerage sponsorship and supervisory agreement

JOB

BCFSA Licence Issuance & Active Practice

Receive official representative licence from BCFSA

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THE JOB

What the job is like

Pay and outlook from WorkBC.

Pay

$19.50 – $50.00 / hr$31 median

Job outlook

4,950 forecasted job openings (2025–2035) · 2025–2035

Where the work is

Mainland/Southwest, Vancouver Island/Coast, Thompson-Okanagan

What a day looks like

Work takes place in property management brokerage offices and residential leasing display suites, as well as on-site apartment buildings, condominium towers, and rental townhouse complexes.

Watch out for

Be mindful of dealing with escalated tenant conflicts, eviction enforcement, and noise complaints and follow all required safety procedures.

Where it can lead

Complete the Broker Licensing Course to open an independent property management brokerage or supervise licensed agents.

Manage complex commercial office towers, industrial business parks, and retail strip centres with triple-net leases.

Source: WorkBC career profile, NOC 13101

JOBS

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Common questions

How long does it take to become a property manager in BC?

About 3 to 6 months of training. The main steps are BCFSA eligibility & language requirements, UBC sauder rental property management course, BCFSA provincial licensing examination, join an accredited property management brokerage, BCFSA licence issuance & active practice.

What do you need to get in?

Minimum 19 years of age
Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit
Satisfy English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR) via post-secondary transcripts or LPI/CELPIP test
Submit criminal record check through the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA)

Some schools ask for more; check the school page.

How much does a property manager make in BC?

The WorkBC median is $31 / hour. Most earn between $19.50 and $50.00 / hour. 4,950 job openings are expected in BC over 2025–2035.

Do you need a licence?

Yes. You register with BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA). Before that you pass BC Rental Property Management Licensing Examination (3 hours, 100 multiple-choice questions, 70% passing grade).

WHERE TO TAKE THIS

Approved colleges, universities & providers

Accredited British Columbia institutions offering recognized programs and courses for this career.

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UBC Sauder School of Business (Real Estate Division)

Vancouver & Online across BC · Online / BC-Wide

Course / Exam Prep

Rental Property Management Licensing Course

BCFSA mandated qualifying education administered by the UBC Sauder School of Business, covering tenancy law, budgeting, and property operations.

Duration3–6 months

FormatOnline / Distance

Est. Cost$1,500

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How to become a property manager in BC

The route at a glance

BCFSA Eligibility & Language Requirements

UBC Sauder Rental Property Management Course

BCFSA Provincial Licensing Examination

Join an Accredited Property Management Brokerage

BCFSA Licence Issuance & Active Practice

BCFSA Eligibility & Language Requirements

UBC Sauder Rental Property Management Course

BCFSA Provincial Licensing Examination

Join an Accredited Property Management Brokerage

BCFSA Licence Issuance & Active Practice

What the job is like

Find jobs

WorkBC job board

Job Bank (Government of Canada)

LinkedIn

Indeed

Common questions

How long does it take to become a property manager in BC?

What do you need to get in?

How much does a property manager make in BC?

Do you need a licence?

Approved colleges, universities & providers

UBC Sauder School of Business (Real Estate Division)

Rental Property Management Licensing Course