Property Manager

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Job Description POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Property Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Toronto Harbour Light Ministries facilities comply with applicable legislation, accreditation standards, funder requirements, and organizational policies related to property management, health and safety, fire prevention, and building operations. The incumbent provides strategic and operational leadership for facility maintenance, capital planning, construction and renovation projects, preventative maintenance programs, and emergency preparedness across all ministry unit locations.

The Property Manager oversees building systems, infrastructure, capital assets, and property-related contracts, and provides leadership to the property management team. The role works closely with Territorial Headquarters (THQ), funders, contractors, and ministry leadership to ensure that facilities remain safe, compliant, functional, and well maintained.

Accountabilities

CAPITAL PLANNING, DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING

Develops annual property operating and capital budgets and provides recommendations to the Executive Director for approval.

Maintains a comprehensive capital project plan for all Toronto Harbour Light Ministries sites, including Toronto Harbour Light, The Homestead and Hope Acres.

Coordinates capital repair, renovation, and construction projects in partnership with the THQ Property Department, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, budgets, and timelines.

Leads in identifying and pursuing capital funding opportunities, including infrastructure and renewal grants, and completes the preparation of funding applications and required reports.

Maintains complete and accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, service contracts, work orders, and capital projects.

Ensures building maintenance and operational records are organized by site, system, and year.

Provides regular property operations, capital project, and equipment status reports to the Executive Director and THQ Property Consultant.

PROPERTY OPERATIONS & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Oversees the operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, emergency power, security, life-safety, communications, and water systems.

Maintains expert knowledge of building operations and industry best practices through ongoing professional development.

Oversees preventative maintenance programs and ensures all scheduled maintenance activities are completed, documented, and monitored through the MRI Angus work order system.

Monitors building automation systems and building performance to identify operational issues, improve efficiency, and support occupant comfort.

Ensures all facilities meet applicable building code, fire code, occupational health and safety, accreditation, and funder requirements.

Oversees the management and maintenance of facility inventories, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment.

Provides oversight of the Hope Acres drinking water system and ensures required testing, inspections, and regulatory reporting are completed.

Conducts regular facility inspections and building condition assessments and identifies repair and capital replacement priorities.

Maintains emergency preparedness plans and procedures across all ministry unit sites.

FIRE SAFETY, EMERGENCY SYSTEMS & COMPLIANCE

Oversees fire and life safety programs across all locations and ensures compliance with applicable legislation, fire code requirements, and organizational standards.

Ensures required fire drills, inspections, testing, maintenance activities, and emergency preparedness exercises are completed, documented, and reviewed.

Maintains emergency, fire safety, and building operations documentation for all facilities.

Ensures emergency generators, fire alarm systems, suppression systems, emergency lighting, elevators, and related life-safety systems are regu