Staff Housing Coordinator Winnipeg, MB Full-Time Employment 10/9/2026

The North West Company; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North West Company (NWC) is seeking a Staff Housing Coordinator in Winnipeg to support the Housing Manager. You will oversee corporately owned homes, buildings and equipment, manage small construction and renovation projects, and maintain fixed asset inventories.

You will coordinate maintenance, track repair costs in the Corporate Asset Management System, arrange contractor travel, create work orders, and prepare budgets for repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management is an asset.
• University degree or college diploma in business administration is an asset.
• BOMA designation relating to property or facilities management is an asset.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover other regions or facilities when required.
• Understanding of residential building equipment (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) is an asset.
• Understanding building codes and regulations is an asset.
• Ability to work with regulators and manage relationships.
• Ability to manage purchasing and global logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing maintenance processes and programs for corporate housing units.
• Order and deliver small wares and items for the housing catalogue.
• Receive support tickets and respond to store requests for service.
• Create and manage work orders in Office Trax until completion.
• Coordinate travel, flights, accommodation, and rides for contractors.
• Provide residents with updates on work orders, material delivery, and contractor timelines.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours service.
• Assist in creating job estimates and obtaining quotes from contractors.
• Coordinate facility repairs under the Housing Manager’s guidance.
• Suggest capital expenditures to the Housing Manager.
• Assist with fixed asset inventories and records.
• Maintain asset records through the Asset Management system.
• Assist in environmental and emergency response administration.
• Prepare budgets for repairs and maintenance for pre-approval by the Housing Manager.

Skills

Property management

Maintenance coordination

Budgeting & cost tracking

Asset management

Vendor & contractor management

Communications (written & verbal)

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration

BOMA Designation (Property/Facilities Management)

Tools

Office Trax

Store Connect

Corporate Asset Management System

Job description

In your role as a Staff Housing Coordinator, at The North West Company (NWC), you will provide overall assistance to the Housing Manager and be accountable for corporately owned homes, buildings, and equipment, and some small construction & renovation projects. If you have experience in maintaining fixed asset inventories and tracking repair costs through the Corporate Asset Management System; this opportunity is for you!

Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.

Your Role:

• Assist with organizing maintenance processes and programs for all corporate housing units that have been assigned to you;
• Order and facilities delivery of small wares and other items that are part of our corporate housing catalogue;
• Receive ticket requests from the Store Connect software and respond to store requests for service;
• Create work orders for service and repair in the Office Trax software and manage the work order until successful completion;
• Coordinate travel arrangements, flights, accommodation, rides, etc. for contractors through our corporate travel agency when required;
• Provide regular updates to the residents regarding work order progress, expected dates of material delivery and anticipated timelines for contractors to arrive at the home;
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency service requests.
• Assist in the creation of job estimates;
• Obtain quotes for maintenance and repair with contractors to resolve issues;
• Once approved, coordinate facility related repairs under the guidance of the Facility Manager;
• Suggest capital expenditures to the Housing Manager;
• Assist with ongoing fixed asset inventories and associated records;
• Maintain all asset records through a web-based Asset Management system (office Trax);
• Assist in administration of environmental and emergency response programs;
• Prepare budgets for repairs and maintenance for pre-approval by the Housing Manager

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience or a combination of education and experience in Property Management is an asset;
• University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration is an asset;
• BOMA Designation relating to Property or Facilities Management is an asset;
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide coverage for other regions or facilities when required;
• An understanding of residential building equipment (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) is an asset;
• An understanding of building codes and regulations is an asset;
• Ability to work with and maintain a working relationship with regulators.
• Ability in purchasing materials along with arranging global logistics;
• Must be highly motivated with proven organizational, planning and prioritizing skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French is desired;
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once while adhering to strict schedule deadlines;

Location:

On-site (Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg MB)

Reports To:

Facilities Manager

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Being Enterprising
• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.

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