Building Coordinator

Position: Building Coordinator

Closing: Posting will remain open until filled

Term: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: $53,200-$62,520

Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Building Coordinator for our office located in the Algoma region.

**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE**:
**In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter **.

**Compensation**:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. **This comprehensive compensation package includes**:

- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;
- $1000 Health Spending Account + $1000 Wellness Spending Account per employee;
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, Easter Monday and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;
- A competitive salary in the pay band 6 of $53,200- $62,520

Primary duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

- Support OAHS’s mission and vision and make significant contributions to the achievement of the corporate strategic plan;
- Contributing to achievement of division and organization key performance indicators;
- Responsible for or assisting in all aspects of building and property maintenance, and program compliance;
- Carrying out property inspections and preparing written inspection reports and work specifications;
- Inspecting work performed by contractors to ensure completeness and quality in accordance with specifications;
- Securing vacated units;
- Responding to and resolving maintenance complaints and issues;
- Attending the unit with the selected tenant to ensure all required information (i.e. building maintenance, smoke and CO detectors, etc.) is understood including following up at specified intervals post occupancy;
- Delivering eviction notices to tenants as required and attending resulting Tribunal Hearings as a representative of OAHS;
- Completion of annual unit inspections, facility condition assessments and other field related responsibilities utilizing provided equipment and software;
- Weekly site and building inspections of multi-unit facilities and grounds.

**Secondary Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate and work closely with Client Services Coordinator to schedule, provide unit information and co-ordinate work with contractors and tenants;
- Assist with creation or updating of purchase orders, work orders, invoicing, tenant notices and other tasks.
- Other duties as required;
- Appreciation for Indigenous cultures and a values system that believes in assisting people;
- College Diploma/Certification in Construction/House Inspection, carpentry, plumbing, electrical or other related programs or a combination of education and related experience;
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in property inspection and maintenance;
- Experience with the Landlord and Tenant Board, social services, and other service sectors would be an asset;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a highly motivated, professional, and results-oriented team;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and other software products (including Property Management systems);
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to contribute to the achievement of team goals;
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training related to building inspections and technical training.

**Conditions of employment**:

- Ability to travel throughout the province of Ontario as required;
- Ability to work varying hours/days;
- Valid CPIC Clearance (Criminal Records check) and/or Vulnerable Sector Check;
- References;
- Current, valid Ontario Driver’s License;
- Safe driving record (3-year Driver record search);
- Full use of a safe, reliable vehicle;
- Expectation will be for individual to be in field for approximately 3-4 days a week.

**For the Health and Safety of employees, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by OAHS. For clarity, fully vaccinated means two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and that at least 14 days have elapsed since completion of your vaccine series