Housing Services Manager responsible for managing tenant relations and support services in affordable housing. Contributing to the strategic plan and operational efficiency in Vancouver's diverse community.
Responsibilities
Supports the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and proactively provides input
Participates in the continual Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) and risk management processes of the organization
Serves as a representative of the organization specifically for Community Real Estate in liaising with external partners and agencies
Identifies needs of various target groups from the tenant population; then develops, implements, and reviews support services and programs for the tenants
Liaises with internal and external stakeholders in facilitating the development, implementation, and reviews of support services and programs
Continually evaluates and improves on existing services through research and obtaining best practices in the sector
Manages the operation efficiency of the housing project; develops systems and manuals in conjunction with the Director and Senior Manager of Community Real estate and Asset Management
Ensures that the housing projects comply with the Residential Tenancy Act , Strata Property Act , BC Housing Management Commission Regulations (if applicable), and other related legislations and regulations
Ensures that the housing projects meet pre-determined occupancy goals through marketing and promotional activities
Manages the staff team of the housing projects and is responsible for the hiring, development, performance evaluation, and assigning tasks to the staff team
Schedules and organizes staff to work on the housing project
Monitors the maintenance and upkeep of the housing project and works closely with the Maintenance team to ensure that the facilities are maintained according to the maintenance plan
Oversees the health and safety plans of the housing projects; reports and responds to incidents, hazards, near misses; conducts safety investigations as needed
Promotes and champions safety and well-being at the workplace
Provides oversight to the tenancy processes: Checks in with the team regarding orientation and move-in/move-out
Supports the interview and approval processes for tenants
Creates and serves notices to tenants
Follows up on tenant arrears, disputes, and evictions
Attends hearings on tenant matters as required
Receives and documents feedback from tenants
Responds and takes action on issues and complaints from tenants
Facilitates and supports the tenant council
Assesses and identifies tenants/families in need of additional assistance and makes emergency referrals for support services as necessary
Maintains the financial administration of the housing project
Reviews invoices and payments
Checks and audits the tenancy software to ensure that it is in working order; reports and escalates issues to information technology and/or support
Audits and improves on monthly rent collection process to ensure efficiency
Monitors and verifies tenant payments; reports on payment discrepancies
Prepares, monitors, and reports on monthly finances and accruals to the Finance Department
Prepares annual operating budgets and exercises expenditure controls
Compiles data for reporting; summarizes and analyzes monthly data indicators
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director
Requirements
Post-secondary degree or certification in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or business administration
minimum of 5 years’ related work experience in property management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act, Strata Property Act, and other related legislations and regulations
Knowledge of BC Housing Management Commission programs are an asset
Knowledge of community and social service programs for vulnerable populations is an asset
Knowledge of building maintenance is an asset
Knowledge of YARDI is an asset
Benefits
paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
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