Lead Hand - Calgary, AB

Killam REIT; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive program

Health and dental plan

Employee unit purchase plan

Training and development

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Lead Hand for our Calgary, AB properties. You will lead maintenance tasks, renovate residences, and coordinate staff and contractors to address property needs in a dynamic environment.

Join a growth‑oriented team offering competitive salary, annual incentive, health and dental plan, employee purchase plan, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work as a team, and also under minimal supervision.
• Renovations experience an asset.
• Plumbing, electrical, or HVAC experience an asset.
• Must have a valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding and hardware.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences.
• General maintenance and/or painting.
• Knowledge of plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, etc.
• Participation in an on-call rotation.
• Distribute work orders.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff to address property needs.
• Work with property managers and outside contractors.
• Obtain quotes on behalf of Maintenance and Project Managers.
• Maintain a safe and economical operation of all systems and equipment.
• Coach and provide feedback to staff.
• Other duties, as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's largest residential real estate investment trusts, owning, operating, and developing a $5.5 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam's strategy to drive value and profitability focuses on three priorities: (1) increase earnings from the existing portfolio; (2) expand the portfolio and diversify geographically through accretive acquisitions, targeting newer properties and dispositions of non-core assets; and (3) develop high-quality properties in its core markets.

We are currently searching for a Lead Hand to join our team in Calgary, AB. This is an exciting and challenging position in a growth-oriented organization. If you are a team player with proven ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment this may be the opportunity for you.

What you will do:

• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, molding and hardware;
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences;
• General maintenance and/or painting;
• Knowledge of plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, etc.;
• Participation in an on-call rotation;
• Distribute work orders;
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff to address property needs;
• Work with property managers and outside contractors;
• Obtain quotes on behalf of Maintenance and Project Managers;
• Maintain a safe and economical operation of all systems and equipment;
• Coach and provide feedback to staff;
• Other duties, as required.

Who you are:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role;
• Ability to work as a team, and also under minimal supervision;
• Effective, proven skills and experience;
• Renovations experience an asset;
• Plumbing, electrical, or HVAC experience an asset;
• Must have a valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience
• An annual incentive program
• A cost shared health and dental plan
• An employee unit purchase plan
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and developmentEmployer funded Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Discounts at local businesses through our Perks Program

We understand not all applicants will possess everything we are looking for, so please don’t let this discourage you from applying. If your experience isn’t an exact match with what is listed above, but you believe you would still be a great fit, we encourage you to submit your application!

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Employees will be given support and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.