Building Manager

Location:

Various Housing Co-operatives Throughout Metro Vancouver
Compensation: $69,500 to $73,500 annually, plus comprehensive benefits, retirement savings, and professional development support
Status:
Ongoing Talent Pool Recruitment

Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer focused on creating inclusive communities that people are proud to call home. Established in 2015 and part of the CHF BC group of social enterprises, CLT manages a portfolio of more than 34 properties, representing over 2,600 homes across British Columbia, with an additional 1,200 homes in development and construction.

Today, CLT oversees approximately $1.25 billion in real estate assets and is supported by a team of more than 50 professionals committed to advancing affordable housing and resilient communities.

Community Land Trust is building a talent pool of qualified Building Managers for future opportunities within our growing portfolio. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we regularly hire Building Managers to support housing co-operatives across the Lower Mainland.

Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in an initial screening and assessment process and, if successful, will form part of our Talent Pool. This pool of pre-screened and verified candidates will be our first source of talent for future openings as they arise.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced property management professionals who enjoy working directly with residents, supporting volunteer Boards, coordinating building operations, and contributing to affordable housing communities.

The Building Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day management, operation, and administration of assigned housing co-operative. As the primary on-site representative of Community Land Trust (CLT), the Building Manager works independently to oversee property operations, support residents and Boards of Directors, coordinate maintenance and contractors, and ensure communities are safe, well maintained, financially sustainable, and operating in accordance with co-op governance requirements, policies, and applicable legislation.

The Building Manager serves as a key liaison between residents, Boards of Directors, contractors, and CLT staff, exercising sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, and professionalism to support the successful operation of each community.

The full-time Building Manager works on-site at housing cooperatives throughout the Lower Mainland and your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and administration of assigned housing co-operative
• Manage competing operational priorities and make appropriate decisions and recommendations to support the effective operation of the property
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, common areas, and facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and operational risk
• Monitor, identify, and elevate health, safety, security, maintenance, and operational risks as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with CLT policies, co-op Rules and Bylaws, and applicable legislation
• Support emergency response activities and coordinate resolution of urgent operational issues as required
• Support the process for filling vacant units in accordance with co-op Rules, policies, and applicable requirements

• Receive, assess, and coordinate maintenance requests and work orders
• Coordinate annual unit inspections and resident turnover inspections
• Obtain contractor quotations, coordinate contractor access, and oversee contractor performance and completion of work
• Coordinate preventative, routine, and urgent maintenance activities
• Monitor building conditions and recommend maintenance priorities and capital repair requirements
• Track maintenance expenditures and support long-term building maintenance planning

• Respond to member inquiries, concerns, complaints, and conflicts in a professional, respectful, and timely manner
• Assist in resolving complex member concerns while balancing operational…