Property Management Coordinator

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the Manager, Housing Operations, the Property Management Coordinator provides administrative support to Property Managers for the day-to-day property management of city-owned affordable and community housing units. The Property Management Coordinator (PMC) will be familiar with the Housing Services Act and Residential Tenancies Act. This includes the determination of ongoing eligibility for rent-geared-to-income assistance, tenant placement and rent-geared-to-income subsidies for tenants, accounts receivable and payable support by receiving rent payments and processing invoices for payment. The PMC will also provide property management administrative support for a private non-profit housing corporation.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma showing successful completion of Grade 12 or provincial equivalent.
• Minimum two year diploma from a public post secondary institution in office administration, business, accounting or other relevant program.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Rent-Geared-to-Income legislation, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including: Windows, and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with the Yardi Property Management System.
• Knowledge of relevant social housing legislation (e.g., Housing Services Act), regulations, Service Manager local rules, and procedures related to social housing in general.
• Experience in interpreting and applying Residential Tenancies Act and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills with excellent customer service are required to deal effectively with clients.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• This position requires respect for confidentiality, human rights and the dignity of clients.

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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