Who We Are
Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS) is an award-winning registered charity and not for profit organization dedicated to providing high quality, secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. Known for excellent service, we contribute to healthy, thriving and livable communities. GVHS is a housing provider for those who are able to live independently.
GVHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by law. GVHS is a living wage employer.
GVHS acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, and that the land’s historical relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples have existed since time immemorial.
What We Offer
GVHS offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive wages, 3 week’s vacation to start, generous sick and family responsibility leave, employer matched RRSP, extended health and dental insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
What You Will Do
Reporting directly to the Manager of Capital Assets, the Building Technologist is responsible for ensuring GVHS assets are maintained and renovated to high standards. This position supports the GVHS strategic goals of providing Great Places to Live, Planning for the Future, and Organizational Excellence.
What You Bring
The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with maintenance staff, office staff, contractors and tenants.
The ability to respond to issues with diplomacy and tact while communicating in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to de-escalate situations to communicate respectfully and problem-solve with tenants.
Knowledge of construction and project management.
The ability to set priorities and handle a number of different issues at one time while maintaining safety and efficiency.
The ability to keep accurate records and complete standardized forms in writing and on a computer.
Knowledge of building preventative maintenance processes and procedures.
Knowledge of building/civil construction materials.
Physical ability to navigate safely an active construction site (stairs, ladders, scaffolding etc).
Graduate of an Architectural Technologist/Technician, Architect or Building Technician program (or a combination of comparable experience and education) an asset
Your Working Conditions
Office and field(active construction sites) working conditions
Union membership: CUPE Local 1978.
Provision of own vehicle required.
Hours of Work as provided in the Collective Agreement.
Field Dress Code.
Compensation: $35.42/hr (35 hour work week)2025 rates
This is a union position with CUPE1978: https://cupe1978.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Collective_Agreement_CUPE_Local_1978_GVHS_2019_2023_2019_07_12.pdf
For a complete job description please visit https://greatervichousing.org/about/careers/
