Fantastic property management and building services leadership role with a values-based NPO that is integral to sustainable housing in British Columbia communities.
Who- the Organization:
This organization is a well-established and reputable not-for-profit real estate and housing organization. Swim Recruiting has been exclusively engaged by our client on this important search and will be conducting all screening and interviewing on behalf of our client.
What- the Role:
Director of Property Management and Building Services leading a large team including building maintenance technicians, custodians, property management coordinators (mix of direct reports at IC and Manager level, and indirect reports who report into Managers).
The Director will oversee a team that delivers property services and maintenance support to a large portfolio of properties, ensuring buildings are safe, well-maintained, and support the evolving needs of residents. The Director will coordinate staff and contractors to align daily operations, prioritize resident communication, and contribute to smooth site management.
The Director will also work with the senior leadership team to grow the business, expand service offerings, and secure new property management opportunities. This includes developing client relationships, contributing to the content of bids and proposals, and providing updates and strategic input to the Board.
SWIM can share a full job description which further outlines the responsibilities.
Who- the Candidate:
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is not afraid to tackle challenges and who enjoys collaborating with different groups to come up with common solutions. The successful candidate will be personable and adaptable and will be enthusiastic about leading an effective and tight-knit property management and building services team.
Qualified candidates will be certified to give home inspections (education gained through AHIT, BCIT, etc.) and will have relevant post-secondary education in an area such as building engineering or building systems.
We are looking for folks with expertise in building systems, construction practices, and multi-residential operations, with a strong grasp of safety regulations and building codes (ideally within the province of BC). Great people for this role will be skilled at building positive relationships externally (residents) and internally (peers, reports, Board) and can lead, motivate, and collaborate across all levels. Exceptional communication and leadership abilities are key to their success in managing complex property operations.
We are looking for people with 7+ years of progressive and relevant work experience. Prior experience in/exposure to non-profit organizations (NPO) sector is preferred, but not required for someone who is very well-aligned with the values and culture of our client.
Where:
Based in East Vancouver. After initial training and onboarding, option to work from home 1-day a week.
How Much:
Base salary commensurate with depth and relevancy of work experience, skills, and qualifications, in the range of $92,000 to $110,000. Additionally, the Director will receive a generous amount of paid time off, an RRSP match, health benefits, and relevant professional development support. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with Swim Recruiting.
When & How to Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged exclusively on this important search and will be presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit ’APPLY’ to send us your resume. Thank you!