Company Description YFK Office Lease is a privately held real estate ownership and investment firm focused on long-term asset stewardship and disciplined capital deployment. The company emphasizes tenant stability and sustainable growth, developing enduring commercial properties in core markets. Since 1960, this family office has built, owned, and managed reliable office and retail spaces without overpromising. YFK has a proven track record of delivering over 2.5 million square feet of income-producing real estate, with more than 1 million square feet of office and retail assets currently under management. Applicants can expect to join an organization that values stability, integrity, and thoughtful growth.
Role Description The Marketing Intern will support day-to-day marketing activities for YFK Office Lease’s office and retail portfolio in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. This full-time, on-site role involves assisting with market research on commercial real estate trends, competitors, and target tenants, and helping compile and present findings to the team. The intern will contribute to marketing materials for listings, websites, social media, and tenant communications, ensuring brand consistency across channels. Responsibilities also include coordinating basic sales support tasks, updating databases, assisting with tenant outreach campaigns, and supporting customer service initiatives by responding to inquiries in a professional manner. The role offers exposure to commercial real estate marketing and an opportunity to learn from a small, collaborative team.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact clearly and professionally with internal teams, tenants, and partners.
- Candidates should possess Market Research and Marketing Strategy skills to analyze data, identify trends, and support the development of effective marketing initiatives.
- Candidates should possess foundational Sales and Marketing skills to assist with lead generation, listing promotion, and tenant retention activities.
- Candidates should have proficiency with standard office and marketing tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, presentation software; familiarity with social media or CRM tools is an asset).
- Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidates should be enrolled in or have recently completed studies in Marketing, Business, Communications, Real Estate, or a related field; prior internship or project experience in marketing or real estate is an advantage.
