Title : Operations Manager 1
Reports To : Associate Director / Director / Managing Director Operations
Position Summary : Responsible for delivering efficient and professional management to a prescribed portfolio of properties. A fundamental requirement of the position is to manage an annual operating and capital budget while maintaining a high level of resident satisfaction, in accordance with CAPREIT policies and guidelines.
Responsibilities : Management
- Staffing of appropriate office hours
- Approve / reject leases
- Follow up with assistance of Revenue Specialist on rent collections (AR)
- Manage renewals process
- Explore ancillary revenue opportunities (ie. parking / lockers)
- Take action on vacancy
- Ensure tenant file compliance
- Leases
- Letter of Acknowledgements (LOA)
- Applications, etc
- Ensure that work orders are completed in a timely manner as per CAPREIT policy
- Identify, report and action potential liability (ie. environmental / tenant / legal, etc)
- Approve requisitions and ensure purchasing policies are being adhered to
- Completion of site visit checklist
- Tenant meetings
- Inspect turnover units to ensure rent readiness
- Inspect occupied units for quality control issues
- Develop and implement an action plan to increase the value of assets (aesthetics, logistics,
- Liaison for Government Officials including : Property standard & Bylaw Officials, Technical Standard Safety Authority, Electrical Safety Authority, Fire department, Public Health Department, City councilors, MPP, Ministry of Housing, Social Housing, Police inspections (assist with investigations)
Budgeting
Submit proposals for projects to be included in capital budget for the following yearInspect, review, and improve scope of work on all units to control financial parametersReviewing and ensuring that all approved contracts are implemented correctlyReporting
Review and take action to correct discrepancies in all monthly financial reportsReview physical asset report and implement a plan of action to correct deficiencies based on priority levelReview accuracy of and take action upon all operations reports (A / R, vacancy, missing documents, move-in move-out,Legal
Review, ensure correct documentation, prepare documents, and attend hearings for the following :
Landlord tenant boards : tenant applications and landlord applicationsHuman rights applications, attend human rights tribunal meetings (Initiation and follow-up),Discovery and recovery hearings (Insurance)Draft documentation for : Schedule A, amending agreements, settlementsResident Relations
Ensure high level of resident satisfaction and resolve inquiriesSpecial events for residents (barbecues, Christmas parties, tenant appreciation,Tenant meetingsAvailable to meet with residents on a one to one basis in an effort to develop strategies to mitigate damages and maintain a positive public imageAttending tenant association meetingsHR
Operations :
Payroll Direction / ApprovalDiscipline - terminationsPerformance ReviewsMonitor and manage vacation entitlementInterviewing / Hiring; Ensure proper training for new hiresCoordinate coverage of staff for WSIB / LTD / STDManagement :
Ongoing trainingDesign and implement a development plan for each employeeCoaching / mentoring / motivation / promotions (rewards)Resolving employee conflictsMarketing
Coordinate with Marketing department in advertising, incentives, market surveys, mystery shoppersAssess and make recommendations to maximize rent table potentialDevelop and implement strategies to rent less marketable units (staging,Review and take action upon Resident Satisfaction Survey resultsLife and Safety
Follow up on building LOA – ensure Life & Safety Policies adhered toIdentify, report and action potential liability (ie. life and safety)Ensure that all documents and certificates are up to dateTake immediate action to correct any Life & Safety deficienciesConduct emergency response drills for staffAudit fire / life safety including : fire log book, annual certificates, spot checking for proper operation of all life safety devices, ensure up to date inspection of all life safety devicesRespond to site emergencies, 24 / 7Special Projects / Project Management and Coordination
Assist in managing projects :
Structural (balcony restoration, garage repair, roof replacement, transformer replacement / boiler replacement)Elevator Modernization (alternative solutions for limited mobility residents, ongoing tenant meetings,Common Area Upgrades (corridor painting, carpet replacement, stairwell painting, light upgrades,Lobby / Offices (construction of new, and redesign of existing outdated spaces)New Acquisitions :
Quickly and effectively raise new properties to CAPREIT standardsOther projects as assigned by AVP, Operations or MD, Operations
Qualifications :
University / college degree or equivalent work experiencePreferred of at least three years experience in property managementExperience in staff management and strong interpersonal skillsProficiency in comprehension of financial statements and reportsStrong leadership ability and customer services skillsOutstanding problem solving and organization skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in computer skillsAbility to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlinesStrong decisions making skills and business acumen