Property Manager, Childcare Operations

Position Title : Property Manager, Childcare Operations

Location : Royal Avenue YMCA (#10 620 Royal Avenue, New Westminster)

Regular travel to facilities within the Lower Mainland

Terms : Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week

Start Date : As soon as possible

Salary : $66,300 -$80,000, includes full benefits package

Reports to : Manager Leasing and Childcare Operations.

Nature & Scope :

Reporting to the Manager, Leasing and Childcare Operations. The Property Manager, Childcare Operations provides property management, lease administration, and project support for all leased space and childcare centers within an assigned region.

The Property Manager develops preventative and capital maintenance plans and supports delivery of Facility Services across the association.

The Property Manager also develops and manages minor renovation and capital maintenance projects.

Major Responsibilities :

Planning and Executing

• Provides property management and lease administration support for assigned portfolio
• Manages service providers to ensure service standards are met
• Manages lease obligations, and supports contract negotiations for space
• Prepares cost estimates for minor capital renovation and repair projects for buildings and systems.
• Retains and manages contractors and trades as required.
• Conducts annual playground safety inspections and oversees maintenance program to ensure compliance with local and regional regulators.
• Performs minor maintenance of buildings and grounds as required
• Works collaboratively with program leaders and responsible for developing and managing preventative and lifecycle maintenance plans and budgets annually
• Participates in program planning sessions, develops plans and ensures delivery of services meets Association / legislative compliance requirements

Financial Responsibility

• Develops annual operating budgets and targets for assign portfolio, including renovation and refurbishment projects
• Manages approved budget and monitors and tracks expenditures to targets to evaluate effectiveness of building operations and identify areas for continuous improvement

Relationship Building

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to meet service requirements
• Communicates with stakeholders and addresses issues and concerns with a collaborative and problem solving approach
• Coaches, develops, and supports employees and volunteers to achieve excellence in service delivery
• Participates in and supports Association-wide initiatives and fundraising events

Facilities

• Develops the annual facilities operations budget, minor capital projects, and major maintenance and refurbishment projects for the assigned portfolio.
• Works with CMMS to process user requests and work orders.
• Develops and supports Facilities Services building system documentation, operating instructions, systems checklists, emergency plans & procedures, and maintenance plans
• Supports annual Risk assessments for portfolio in coordination with YMCA Health and Safety Manager
• Takes the lead on addressing Facilities Maintenance issues identified thru the Risk assessment process
• Supports program leaders in creating, managing, and implementing emergency plans, WHMIS, and OH&S programs in accordance with WorkSafeBC requirements
• Other tasks as required

Qualifications / Experience :

• Two Year technical diploma or relative building trades, plus 3-5 years related working experience in Facilities and Property Management.
• Licensed Property Manager required.
• Experience with CMMS is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage trades and contractors for minor capital and maintenance contracts
• Well-developed relationship skills and experience providing customer service to public
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Internet and Office 365 Mail
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license and business use of vehicle with a clean driver's abstract for three years
• Physical requirements include climbing ladders and the ability to work alone
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Three satisfactory professional references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date

Competencies :

In addition to bringing a commitment to YMCA vision and values, the candidate should possess the following competencies :

Leading Self

• Evolve in Professional Capability Commit to being better
• Achieve Excellence and Authenticity Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

• Develop the Potential in Others Help people grow and lead
• Create a Culture of Connection Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

• Think and Act Strategically Make good decisions and act on them
• Make an Intentional Impact Advance the strength and cause of the Y

About the YMCA :

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change.

We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential.

For over 130 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

One of the Lower Mainland’s leading charities, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health and fitness, aquatics, childcare, camp, employment & community services, child and family development, youth programs, and health management to over 120,000 participants annually.

In all things, we align our activities with our values :

• Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all we do
• Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives, and passion of people
• Keep our promises - We do what we say we will do
• Lead by example - We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively, and collaborate

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported.

We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of color, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

Application Deadline : Until Filled