Senior Property Manager

Location Location: Thorold, ON Temporary Duration Approximate Duration: 6-12 months Division Housing Services Important Notices & Amendments This position currently falls within our hybrid model, allowing the employee to typically work part of time at the regular work location and the other part of the time at home. As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Hybrid work arrangements may vary from one employee to another and may also differ in the number of remote workdays. These opportunities remain subject to the alignment of operational needs, business requirements, and customer service expectations. Job Description Job Summary Reporting to the Manger Housing Operations, the Senior Property Manager is responsible for providing oversight of the property portfolio budget. Ensures consistent maintenance standards and preventative maintenance programs throughout each housing community to preserve and improve the structural integrity, habitability and energy efficiency of Niagara Regional Housing properties. This position also provides supervision, guidance and direction for the property management team. The position also assists the Manager Housing Operations and Capital Works Program Manager by controlling the operational budget, offering input for the ten-year capital plan, emergency capital projects and monitoring public/competitive process as required. Education Degree or Diploma in Building Technology, Social Services, Business Administration, Paralegal or other related field Certificate or diploma from a recognized property management training course (e.g. Institute of Housing Management) or equivalent At least 5 years in a property management related environment, including drafting reports for the Board At least 5 years supervisory experience Knowledge Technical knowledge related to residential construction and design, property maintenance, energy conservation and building systems Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including but not limited too; Housing Services Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems, Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, the Ontario Fire Code and Construction Lien Act Knowledge of contract administration and performance measures Knowledge of administrative, budgetary and financial management procedures Bilingual English and French is considered an asset Responsibilities Manages and administers annual and multi-year Capital and Operating budgets for which they are delegated authority ensuring support of Council’s objectives, financial transparency and accountability, monitoring budget adherence, identifying and explaining variances, and financial reporting is effectively managed in compliance with corporate financial policies. Administer and approve the acquisition of goods and services for their direct reports in accordance with the procurement policy Monitoring the spend by Property Managers to ensure alignment to budget Developing action plans for over expenditures or adjustments as needed to the property budgets Providing recommendations to the Manager Housing Operations regarding the operations budget and provide details outlining the nature of reallocation of funds for emergencies purposes Recommends operating budget to manager, monitors budget with manager, ensures Property Managers spend funds appropriately and develops action plan for over expenditures Recommends reallocation of funds to respond to unplanned and/or maintenance emerge…

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