Property manager
City of Brantford’s Housing and Homelessness Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Property manager. City of Brantford’s Housing and Homelessness Services department ensures access to safe housing through emergency shelters, rental assistance, and supportive housing programs. Functioning as a pivotal support system, it collaborates with local organizations to tackle homelessness and housing insecurity. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brantford
Department: Housing and Homelessness Services
Position: Property manager
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $41.97 – $44.65 hourly
Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Commission: Commission Service and Social Development
Union Affiliation: CUPE LOCAL 181 OW and HOUSING UNIT
Location: Brantford, ON
Shift: 35 Hours/Week
Job ID: 2070
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have Graduation from a university in a discipline related to the property management industry
Experience: Candidates should have Five years of progressive experience in property management and as a property manager in community or affordable housing with a municipality or non-profit and coop
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to participate in the scheduled After Hours On-Call rotation
- The candidates should be able to work from an eviction prevention framework offering resources and support to assist in housing stability
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess a minimum two (2) year college diploma in a discipline related to the property management industry (engineering, law, urban land, economics, etc), business administration, accounting and accreditation with the Institute of Housing Management (IHM)
- The candidates should have working knowledge with demonstrated experience in the application of other relevant legislation including but not limited to Safe Drinking Water Act, Fire Safety Act, Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- The candidates should possess working knowledge of applicable Bylaws and Property Standards familiarity with local municipal Bylaws and Property Standards
- The candidates should have working knowledge of the Ontario Works Act, 1997, and the Ontario Disability Support Program Act, 1997, and other income support programs including Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement
- The candidates should have working knowledge of building construction, general maintenance issues related to single and multi-residential properties, preventative maintenance, local community agencies and software applications including YARDI and Office 365 products
- The candidates should have experience with accounting procedures, excellent mathematical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to adapt established methods or procedures, such as referring to and compliance with legislation and policies, to resolve tenant matters, maintain confidentiality
- The candidates should have strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records, problem-solving skills, the ability to analyze situations with complexities, excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with a diverse client group in a professional manner
- The candidates should possess a valid Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle during the course of employment and a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide team lead support to Maintenance Servicers, Property Management Assistants, summer students and building keyholders and to provide property services administration and support for applicants and tenants in municipally owned and operated buildings
- The candidates should be able to follow through with enforcement of LTB Order(s) when necessary and oversee the eviction process, ensuring proper charges are processed and arranging for the proper removal of the former tenant’s possessions and initiate legal documents for application to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and appear before the LTB on behalf of the City
- The candidates should be able to attend and represent the City in legal actions, such as small claims court and represent the City at LTB hearings by preparing and presenting cases related to evictions and by defending the City’s position in applications made by tenants and support tenants to address income concerns and implement resources before initiating the Eligibility Review process and provide appropriate correspondence and follow-up regarding tenant rent decisions
- The candidates should be able to ensure that tenants comply with LTB orders and mediated agreements and liaise with social services staff for sharing and access to client information and tenant accounts rent and maintenance charges are calculated accurately and paid in a timely fashion and manage the day-to-day property management and preventative maintenance of a portfolio of community, affordable, and market rent housing units
- The candidates should be able to maintain an effective community relations program relating to social, health, and recreational needs of tenants, enhanced through establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with community partners and investigate irregular income, household and other documentation, including any misrepresentation of income by tenants, and assess for appropriate response to management
- The candidates should be able to follow up on tenant complaints, attempt resolution with tenants and neighboring units, counsel and support tenants when necessary, and make appropriate referrals to internal and external resources and attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders and community partners as required and provide on-site tenant support at hub offices
- The candidates should be able to provide warm and timely, in-person referrals when possible, to the Housing Stability Worker program when appropriate and monitor credit balances on tenant accounts through review of recommendations prepared by the Property Management Assistant for verification and approval
- The candidates should be able to maintain inspection logs and regularly inspect units and properties to ensure buildings are safe and in compliance with appropriate legislation OBC, Fire Code, property standards and municipal bylaws schedule and complete appropriate follow-up for deficiencies
- The candidates should be able to provide input to annual operating and capital budgets and monitor monthly expenditures, respond to emergencies at buildings, and provide property management support as required to First Responders andtenants and to oversee the timely turnover of vacant units including the issuance and monitoring of work orders
- The candidates should be able to work with Management to provide information for insurance claims for emergency repairs such as fire and flood damage, complete mandatory reports as required incident reports participate in implementing capital repair projects as required, and schedule regular fire drills with tenants as per the building’s Fire Safety Plan
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pension plan and employment insurance
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!