Bloom Recruitment is looking for a Building Manager to oversee daily operations and tenant relations for 2 properties on South Granville. Our client has over 30 years of experience in rental property management throughout Metro Vancouver. They have an open and collaborative culture where everyone contributes their experiences, ideas, and opinions.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Rental building management experience required.
• Familiarity with the Residential Tenancy Act.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and be able to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in using handheld devices (smartphone); MS Word, Excel, Outlook on desktop computer.
• Strong technical skills in maintenance & repair, diagnosing & troubleshooting, building/facilities systems.
• Must have effective time-management skills, be highly organized and proactive, and able to work both independently and with others.
• Must have solid work ethics and unquestionable integrity.
• The Building Manager must maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors and fellow employees.

General Functions:

• The Building Manager is responsible for the general maintenance of the apartment building(s) and is the face of the Company when dealing with tenants and trades.
• Respond to rental inquiries; show and rent suites.
• Use best efforts in obtaining full tenancy with desirable tenants. This includes showing suites, checking all references of applicants and ensuring that proper deposits are received from applicants before processing.
• To collect and deposit all rental monies due.
• Schedule and attend tenant move-ins and move-outs.
• Inspect the suite of tenants who have given notice and do any necessary work and/or co-ordinate trades as necessary (as directed by Property Management).
• Ensure that the suite is clean and presentable to show prospective tenants.
• Be knowledgeable of the current Landlord and Tenant duties and obligations as set out in the Residential Tenancy Act; ensure that the Landlord’s interests are protected by serving required notices when circumstances dictate; and attending dispute hearings when necessary.
• Respond to tenant inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ensure paperwork, logs, documentation are completed on time and thoroughly.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of interior and exterior of building(s). Note and/or attend to areas requiring cleaning, repairs, and maintenance.
• General cleaning of common areas, exterior, laundry rooms.
• Obtain quotes from trades.
• Coordinate special projects as directed.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: South Granville/ West 10th Avenue

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm; on call for emergency coverage on weekdays. Weekend work may be required from time to time for move-ins/outs.

Compensation: $60,000 - 70,000 + option for discounted rental suite

Benefits: 3 weeks vacation to start, 10 paid sick days + extended health, dental, vision care, employee assistance program, long term disability and life insurance.

This position requires physical labour from time to time (e.g. heavy lifting, bending, climbing ladders, etc.).

As the Building Manager would have access to tenants’ suites, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a police record check (criminal background check). The Company will reimburse the costs of the police record check.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed