Building Manager

Building Manager (Non-Resident)

Position: Building Manager

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Salary Range: $67,000 to $77,000

Property Brief

The role supports operations at a twin-tower complex in the North Burnaby neighbourhood. Located in a highly walkable and transit-accessible area, the property demands professional operations, strong maintenance oversight, and excellent resident service.

Job Summary

We are recruiting a non-resident Building Manager to support the day-to-day operations of a large Strata Corporation complex in North Burnaby, which features an indoor swimming pool and a diverse range of amenities. This role ensures the property remains safe, well-maintained, and efficiently run by coordinating building operations, overseeing trades, and serving as the on-site liaison to the Property Manager (PM) and the Strata Council (SC).

The ideal candidate brings strong operational capability, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to resident service and building care.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct regular site inspections and full tours of building equipment, common areas, and mechanical spaces.

· Oversee daily building operations to ensure safety, cleanliness, and optimal functioning of all systems.

· Manage and support trades and services providers, ensuring smooth site access and quality completion of all work.

· Book, coordinate, and document regular maintenance visits, inspections, and preventative service routines.

· Complete day-to-day administrative tasks related to building operations.

· Maintain accurate logbooks, manuals, incident reports, and on-site documentations.

· Support upkeep of emergency procedures, safety documentation, and response protocols.

· Monitor building security systems, including CCTV, access control, and general security issues.

· Monitor and maintain the amenity building (pool, gym, sauna/steam) to ensure they are fully operational and safe.

· Identify and promptly communicate security concerns, system faults, or incidents.

· Act as the on-site operational contact between residents, the Property Manager, and the Strata Council.

· Monitor and report bylaw violations to the Property Manager.

· Provide timely updates during emergencies and be available for consultation when urgent issues arise.

· Foster a professional, respectful, and service-oriented relationship with residents and building stakeholders.

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o Perform and log daily pool water chemistry tests, adjusting chemicals as needed to comply with applicable health regulations.

o Coordinate inspections and maintenance of pool equipment and systems with qualified service providers.

o Ensure safe storage, handling, and documentation of pool chemicals and related equipment.

Qualifications

· 3+ years of previous experience as a residential Building Manager or equivalent property operations role.

· Pool Operator Certification required or willingness to obtain.

· Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including walking multiple floors, climbing stairs, and lifting/moving light equipment and materials.

· Criminal record check (and any other required background checks) to be completed before hire.

· Ability to work independently, make sound judgments and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

· Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving ability.

· Technical aptitude and comfort working with digital logs, CCTV systems, and basic building management tools.

· Working knowledge of major building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) and amenity-specific systems (pool filtration, sauna/steam).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00-$77,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person