Associate Director

**Employment Status**

Full Time Permanent

**Location**

544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C., V3L 1B1

3 minute walk from Columbia Skytrain Station

**Salary**

$87,000 - $99,000 per year

**Position Summary**

Key duties and responsibilities include initiating, developing, implementing, directing and managing the coordination and standardization of all property management and project management. The position ensures consistency throughout the organization and that all systems reflect the philosophy of the Society and facilitate achieving service goals, including maintaining mínimal barriers to services for adult men and women who are disenfranchised from other services.

The Associate Director of Property Management provides senior-level expertise/support to the entire organization by monitoring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements and managing the coordination of and day-to-day property, project and real estate development functions of the Society. The Associate Director also oversees the Society’s Property Management portfolio and is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of Lookout properties as well as the preparation of capital plans.
The Associate Director of Property Management is responsible for a number of contracted services, including service contracts and support services.

**Qualification & Requirement**

Education, Training And Experience:

- A minimum of a BA, ideally with an MBA, MPA, or related advanced degree,
- PMP Certification
- Rental Property Management License an asset or willing to attain
- 3 plus years of senior management experience with increasing levels of responsibility and management of staff, preferably within a non-profit or government agency involved or related to housing development and management.
- 3 plus years of experience developing and managing projects and overseeing properties or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Significant marketing/branding and fiscal management experience.
- A financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making.
- Must submit a clean criminal record check every two (2) years.

Skills And Abilities:

- Demonstrated knowledge of legislation related to the business operations of non-profit societies and various management policies and procedures. Demonstrated strong ability to work effectively with management and supervise staff. Demonstrated strong team-building skills.
- Demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage a high workload with multiple priorities and to work under pressure. Demonstrated ability to multi-task with attention to detail. Demonstrated good judgment skills, tact and discretion.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, verbal, written and electronic. Demonstrated ability to provide work direction. Demonstrated ability to efficiently and accurately operate related equipment, including excellent proficiency with computers and a variety of software programs, including databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with mínimal direction. Demonstrated physical/mental ability to perform the duties of the job. Demonstrated suitability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment and maintain appropriate client/worker boundaries.

**Job Duties**

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The position is responsible for assessing and overseeing capital planning, repairs, maintenance, and operational needs for all Society properties. It supports facility acquisitions and manages contracts, including vendor selection and negotiations. Additional duties include directing leasing, marketing, and facility operations, as well as overseeing construction projects. Budget management, compliance with health and safety regulations, and efficient facility operations are key aspects of the role. The position also involves preparing reports, administering contracts, and ensuring proper maintenance of real estate infrastructure. Hiring, training, and supervising property management staff is a critical component of this role.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
This role provides leadership and supervision for property management staff, overseeing hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. It ensures personnel records are accurately maintained and aligned with organizational policies.
ACCOUNTABILITY & REPORTING
Maintaining privacy and confidentiality in accordance with policies and legal requirements is a fundamental responsibility. The role also requires reporting operational challenges and difficulties to the CFO to ensure smooth service delivery and compliance.

**Closing Date**

Applications will be accepted until March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanen