Area Manager

Mainstreet-Equity-Corp; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discount

Dental coverage

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness benefits

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mainstreet Equity Corporation in Surrey, BC, is seeking an Area Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and administration at assigned locations. You will supervise building staff, manage budgets, and ensure resident satisfaction while complying with company policies.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you’ll lead a team, hire and train personnel, coordinate leasing efforts, and monitor rent collections.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Preferably 2+ years of experience as a Resident Manager.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and listening skills.
• Knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act is an asset.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Manager in managing portfolio apartments.
• Ensure safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of buildings and facilities.
• Direct and guide staff in day-to-day operations.
• Support recruitment, training, and supervision of personnel.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Monitor rent collections and lease compliance.
• Prepare and maintain required lease documents and records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Resident Manager experience

Job description

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Position:Area Manager

Location:Surrey, BC

Type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary & Bonuses:Monthly Base Salary + Collection Bonus + Leasing Bonus

Other Benefits & Allowances:

• Rent Discount
• Company Paid Dental, Health, Vision and wellness benefits (including family)
• Group Benefits- AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disabilities, Life insurance (including family)
• Opportunity for Advancement

The Company
Mainstreet Equity Corporation is a distinguished real estate company that is publicly traded on Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Its business focus is on acquisition & upgrading of residential properties and managing its own portfolio of over 18,000 residential apartments in four provinces across Canada.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for the management of daily operations, maintenance, and administration of assigned location(s). The Area Manager will be responsible for the supervision of building managers, maintenance staff, cleaners, landscapers and office personnel; ensuring day-to-day operations are on schedule and within prescribed budgets. 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 policies and guidelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Assist Regional Manager in the management of his/her portfolio apartments.
• Ensure that the investment portfolio is operating safely and efficiently. Some tasks may include, but are not limited to, ensuring the respective building or portfolio has security, is well maintained, is clean, and provides the necessary infrastructure required for the operation of all services and facilities within the complex
• Coordinate, delegate, direct, and/or guide staff in the performance of their respective day- to-day responsibilities
• Assist Regional Manager in hiring, training, and supervision of personnel in accordance with company mandates, policies, and procedures
• Assist the senior regional manager in conduct of annual performance evaluations of team members
• Plan and execute advertisement campaign to fill residential vacancies and attract prospective tenants
• Audit the documents to ensure that all tenants have accurately completed the required lease documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Monitor timely collection and deposit of monthly rent payments
• Ensure that accurate, timely, and complete documentation is maintained for all matters posing a risk, liability, lawsuit, potential lawsuit, and/or benefit to the company
• Ensure tenants are in compliance with the terms and conditions of their respective Lease Agreement
• Enforce the provisions of the Lease Agreement to the full extent possible under relevant legislation
• Monitor legal action initiated by MEQ against delinquent tenants. Represent Mainstreet at court / tribunal.
• Assist Regional manager in preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements
• Other responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Preferably 2+ years of experience as a Resident Manager
• Must have excellent communication (written & verbal), organizational, time management, and listening skills
• Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act is an asset
• Working knowledge of all relevant labor and human rights legislation governing the hiring, supervision, and dismissal of employees an asset
• Able to work effectively in high stress situations
• Must be able to adapt and manage multiple tasks with conflicting priorities
• Above average problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle
• Must successfully complete a security clearance