How to Become a Property Manager in Manitoba
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency) to work as a property manager in Manitoba or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- Property Manager
Show the source
“Individuals and companies looking to provide property management services to a third party (e.g. leasing, collection of rents, handling tenant issues) must be registered under The Real Estate Services Act.”
From themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $400
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $400
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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Complete the Principles of Property Management – Representative course administered by The Manitoba Real Estate Association.
Source
“Complete the Principles of Property Management – Representative course administered by The Manitoba Real Estate Association;”
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Apply for registration with the Commission within 12 months of completing the course.
Source
“Apply for registration with the Commission within 12 months of completing the Principles of Property Management – Representative course.”
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- Registration fee: $400
Source
“Complete and file an application with the Registrar on the approved form (Form RAO/RS(Rev.05)), under the sponsorship of a licensed property management brokerage;”
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Complete a Criminal Record Form as part of the application, which the Commission processes as part of the registration process.
Source
“Applicants must complete a Criminal Record Form as part of their application (this form is part of the application for registration, Form RAO/RS(Rev.05)). The check will be processed by the Commission as part of the registration process.”
themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $400
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | $400 | 100% |
| One-time total | $400 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Education
Applicants must complete the Principles of Property Management – Representative course administered by The Manitoba Real Estate Association.
Source
“Complete the Principles of Property Management – Representative course administered by The Manitoba Real Estate Association;”
themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate
Experience
Manager and supervisor applicants must have at least 24 months experience as a registered property management representative within the 36 month period before applying.
Source
“Have at least 24 months experience as a registered property management representative within the 36 month period before applying for registration;”
themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate
Police check
Applicants must complete a Criminal Record Form as part of their application, processed by the Commission.
Source
“Applicants must complete a Criminal Record Form as part of their application (this form is part of the application for registration, Form RAO/RS(Rev.05)).”
themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate
Good character
Applicants must be an individual of good character.
Other
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory can register in Manitoba. Source
“Individuals and companies looking to provide property management services to a third party (e.g. leasing, collection of rents, handling tenant issues) must be registered under The Real Estate Services Act.”
themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency)
Demand and pay
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Property managers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Not confirmed yet
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Real Estate - Manitoba Financial Services Agency themfsa.ca/regulated-industries/real-estate · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a property manager in Manitoba?
Yes. Registration with the Manitoba Securities Commission (Manitoba Financial Services Agency) is required to practise in Manitoba, and to use the title Property Manager.
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