Property Portfolio Assistant

**Position Summary**:
**PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT**

**JOB ID: 5942**

**REGULAR/FULL-TIME**

**LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**PROPERTY PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT**:
**$52,110.74 - $59,023.88 Annually**

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Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Property Portfolio Assistant (PPA) provides support to tenants and Property Portfolio Managers (PPMs) regarding all associated programs and services, including rent calculations, annual reviews, the scheduling and maintenance processes of housing stock and other related services. He/She/They assists with the initial set-up of tenant records with accurately documented rents, subsidies, services and the ongoing maintenance of files using established protocols and BC Housing’s systems and databases. The position analyzes and interprets tenant and housing records to ensure accuracy and initiates corrective action when necessary.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- High school graduation plus completion of a number of post-secondary courses in business or program administration or other relevant fields.
- Considerable related progressive experience in a comparable environment.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Working knowledge and understanding of the rules, practices and procedures of business and program administration
- Proficient in the use of office systems and operating procedures and systems.
- Good keyboarding skills with minimum of 50 wpm keyboard speed.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage files and organize confidential documentation.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and difficult conversations.
- Ability to work efficiently, independently and within a team
- Ability to work in a fast paced and frequently changing environment.
- Ability to investigate and solve problems creatively and within established regulations.
- Ability to take initiative and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to be highly organized managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and timely completion of each assigned task.
- Ability to interpret financial documents received from tenants accurately.
- Ability to exercise good judgement.
- Criminal Record Check required.

**How to Apply**:
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