Building Manager- Ottawa (Live-In)

Homestead-Land-Holdings-Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonuses

Company events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Homestead Land Holdings Limited in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Building Manager to oversee daily operations of our building, ensuring it is well maintained, safe, and welcoming for residents and visitors. You will coordinate maintenance, support tenant relations, and handle administrative duties.

The role requires 40 hours per week with occasional weekend shifts and on-call coverage; compensation ranges from $42,000 to $62,000, plus RRSP, health/dental/life insurance, and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg (e.g., trash bags, cleaning equipment)
• Reliability, attention to detail, and safe work practices are essential
• Team Player

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of common areas & corridors
• Prepare apartments for new residents
• Facilitate work orders and perform minor maintenance in plumbing & electrical
• Other grounds maintenance
• Address tenant concerns effectively and promptly
• Maintain positive relations with tenants
• Show vacant apartments to prospective residents
• Collect and record incoming rents
• Serve legal documents as needed
• Rent upcoming suites and complete required documentation

Skills

Team Player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Safe work practices

Job description

Position: Building Manager
Location: Ottawa, ON
Type: Existing vacancy
Hours: 40 hours per week, plus weekend shifts and on-call
Compensation Range (includes salary, taxable benefit & shift premium): $42,000 - $62,000

Overview

As a Building Manager at Homestead, you will oversee the daily operations of the building, ensuring it is well maintained, efficiently managed, and welcoming for residents and visitors. This role involves coordinating maintenance activities, supporting tenant relations, handling administrative duties, and ensuring a welcoming, well managed environment for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning/Maintenance

• Ensure cleanliness of common areas & corridors
• Prepare apartments for new residents
• Facilitate work orders and perform minor maintenance in plumbing & electrical
• Other grounds maintenance
• Address tenant concerns effectively and promptly
• Maintain positive relations with tenants
• Show vacant apartments to prospective residents
• Collect and record incoming rents
• Serve legal documents as needed
• Rent upcoming suites and complete required documentation

Safety

• Ensure resident safety and security at all times
• Respond appropriately and professionally to emergencies
• Maintain fire safety logs and winter logs

General

• Follow an on-call schedule
• Other duties as assigned by the Property Manager

Qualifications:

• Previous maintenance/cleaning experience preferred
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg (e.g., trash bags, cleaning equipment)
• Reliability, attention to detail, and safe work practices are essential
• Team Player

Why Homestead?

• RRSP program to support long-term goals
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Annual bonuses that reward success
• Company events and celebrations
• Growth and development opportunities

About Homestead Land Holdings Limited:

As a proudly Canadian-owned and operated company, we've spent decades creating and providing over 25,000 homes and managing over 200 quality rental communities that people are proud to call their home. We're hands-on, ensuring every space is built with care.

Additional Information:

A satisfactory reference check, criminal records clearance are required for the position. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted directly. Homestead Land Holdings Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodation is available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Please make needs known in advance.