Camp Property Manager

salvationarmyca; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp seeks a Camp Property Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of its property and infrastructure. You will work with the Divisional Camping Ministries Director and Divisional Youth Secretary to manage resources and donations for program needs.

You will lead maintenance planning, supervise trades and service providers, and ensure safety, security, and high-quality guest experiences at the camp.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility and property management.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Implements and revises a service manual for facilities management, including policies and procedures.
• Negotiates contracts for approval by administration (HVAC, water treatment, electrical, renovations).
• Sources and oversees contracts and service providers for security, alarms, pest control, etc.
• Ensures basic facilities are well-maintained and conducts preventive maintenance; handles emergencies as needed.
• Ensures facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations.
• Plans by forecasting the facility's upcoming needs and requirements; coordinates with stakeholders.

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY

The Camp Property Manager provides for the efficient and effective use of all the property and infrastructure of Pine Lake Camp. In consultation with the Divisional Camping Ministries Director and Divisional Youth Secretary, this position will provide oversight for the day-to-day operation of the resources and donations that are necessary for program requirements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Property Management - Buildings

• Implements and revises, as necessary, a service manual for facilities management. This includes policies and procedures for all facilities management functions.
• Negotiates contracts for approval by administration (i.e., HVAC, water treatment, electrical, major renovations, new construction).
• Sources and oversees contracts and service providers for functions such as security, alarms, pest control, etc.
• Ensures that basic facilities are well-maintained and conducts proactive maintenance, deals with emergencies as they arise.
• Ensures facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations.
• Plans by forecasting the facility's upcoming needs and requirements.
• Ensures work is completed by external trades, contractors, and service providers is undertaken in accordance with approved quotations, including completing inspection reports and follow-up responses to noted deficiencies.

Property Management - Equipment/Inventory

• Prepares and maintains a comprehensive equipment inventory, showing date of purchase, replacement cost/value for insurance purposes.
• Monitors the inventory of tools and equipment and ensures that it is kept current; ensures that the annual inventory check is conducted.
• Purchases necessary supplies for site and building maintenance.
• Identifies professionals and tradespeople to perform work/services.
• Prepares and maintains records of all repairs/replacements.
• Ensures daily monitoring of all buildings is carried out to ensure proper function.
• In consultation with the Divisional Camping Ministries Director and Divisional Youth Secretary, develops a comprehensive maintenance plan for all buildings, equipment, vehicles, furnishings, and general property.
• In consultation with the Divisional Camping Ministries Director and Divisional Youth Secretary, identifies and prepares a report of all maintenance requirements, obtaining estimates and prioritizing each item for approval.

Supervisory & Administrative Duties

• Responsible with the Camp Management Team in carrying out the strategic plan and achieving the vision for the camp.
• Promotes and supports the mission, vision, goals and purpose of The Salvation Army and Pine Lake Camp (PLC).
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of PLC, including identifying and resolving potential risk situations, ensuring the protection, security and peaceful enjoyment of PLC property.
• In consultation with the Divisional Youth Secretary and Divisional Camping Ministries Director, develops and implements operational plans for both maintenance and janitorial, including benchmarks for services and preventative scheduling for the structures, mechanical, vehicles, security systems, pool, alarm systems, kitchen facilities, etc.
• Ensures that PLC consistently strives to provide guests with a high level of service and overall value.
• In consultation with the Divisional Youth Secretary and Divisional Camping Ministries Director, identifies, develops and implements improved methods of operating an effective and efficient camp.
• In consultation with the Divisional Youth Administrative Coordinator and Divisional Camping Ministries Director, ensures that the accreditation requirements of The Salvation Army, the Alberta Camping Association and the Christian Camping Association are consistently met including any government regulations and laws.
• Ensures all requisitions for purchases, services, etc. are processed according to established procedures.
• In consultation with the Camp Management Team, hires, orientates, trains, evaluates, recognizes and recommends disciplinary actions including termination in concert with Territorial/Divisional standards.
• May direct and supervise volunteers.
• Ensures direct reports complete the m