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Division: Community Real Estate and Asset Management
Program: Solheim Place (this position is unionized and will work under CUPE Local 1004)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Number of Positions: 1
About the Position:
The Housing Services Coordinator is responsible for the provision of direct housing services to the tenants, tenant relations and tenant support services/programs, and the overall operations of the property.
Reports to: Housing Services Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Health and Safety:
Monitors safety in the working and living environment
Responds to the resident, client and tenant safety issues
Responds to and reports all hazards, near miss and incidents
Performs investigations to incidents and makes recommendations accordingly
Property Management:
Performs property management matters with emphasis on tenant needs and overall administration of the facility in collaboration with the Housing Services Manager
Ensures the housing project is in compliance with Operating Agreements, the Residential Tenancy Act, Strata Property Act, BC Housing Management Commission regulations (if applicable) and other legislations and regulations
Works closely with Housing and Facility Maintenance Manager to ensure facilities are properly maintained in accordance with property maintenance and repair plans
Communicates maintenance and repair issues as they arise
Conducts move in/out suite inspections and coordinate repairs/maintenance with maintenance team as necessary
Tenancy Management:
Market the housing project, ensuring that it's properly tenanted according to pre-determined occupancy goals, minimizing vacancy loss
Recruits, confirms eligibility, interviews, signs and explains tenancy agreements with new tenants in collaboration with Tenant Relations Coordinator
Prepares notices and communications to tenants
Calculates tenant deposits and refunds
Manages all RTB matters
Plans, coordinates and monitors programs and services that meet the needs of target groups of the tenant population
Identifies the needs of the tenant population through procedures such as needs assessment, focus group discussions, and communication meetings in consultation with Tenant Relations Coordinator, the Tenant Council or Committee (if applicable)
Develops monthly events calendar and informational flyers for programs and events as necessary with Tenant Relations Coordinator
Updates building bulletin boards and post up and distribute flyers for promotion
Establishes and encourages a Tenant Council, and facilitates and attends meetings as staff representative with Tenant Relations Coordinator
Arranges new tenant orientation and connects them to available services/programs, and respond to related enquiries
Supervises the use and booking process of amenity rooms
Financial Management:
Prepares annual operating budgets and ensures expenditure controls to maintain budget in collaboration with Housing and Facility Maintenance Manager
Follows up on tenant arrears (collection, notices, eviction)
Reviews invoices and payments, including entering in software, coding of expenses and requesting and completing purchase orders
Prepares bank reconciliation
Monitors and verifies subsidy payments from BC Housing and/or other government agencies and report discrepancies
Prepares monthly property report (including financials and operations) submitted to Housing Services Manager
General Responsibilities:
Maintains good communication and relationships with other service providers and external agencies for referrals and service collaboration
Liases with external agencies (Fire, Police, Health) as well as nearby strata's with Reciprocal Easement Agreements, and other government agencies as required
Attends meetings and performs other related duties as required by the position
Education, Training and Experience:
Professional designation in Social Services an asset
Other related professional designation may be considered
Experience in Property Management
Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act, Strata Act and related legislations in regulations
Knowledge and experience with affordable housing geared towards low and moderate-income families of diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of BC Housing Management Commission programs
Knowledge of YARDI an asset
Job Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to take initiative with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to prevent and respond to problems on a timely manner
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Excellent emotional management skills
Ability to work under well pressure and stay calm on stressful situations
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change and shifting of priorities
Excellent MS Office suite skills
Additional Information:
Clear Criminal Record Check
Required to respond to emergencies during and after office hours
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx_wú7mesh (Squamish), and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:
paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 7 weeks (maximum)
company-funded pension (GRRSP)
extended health & dental plan
employee & family assistance programs
access to wellness programs (such as subscription to Headspace), and more
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.
Interested applicants should forward their applications by August 29, 2025
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
