Properties and Maintenance Manager

The Properties and Maintenance Manager I manages day to day operations of a fully integrated facility maintenance, groundskeeping and housekeeping programs to ensure facilities are properly maintained. Provides a safe, functioning and comfortable environment.

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• The successful job applicant will have a formal post-secondary/college program diploma of two academic years.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR.

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in property management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ability to use/search on the Internet.
• IT and computer systems repair (supported by TSA national service desk).
• Proficient in administration and file management procedures.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training or willingness to complete upon hiring.
• Valid certification in WHMIS.
• Ability to effectively communicate expectations and provide formative coaching.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Willingness to develop understanding, and support the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide an original copy of a Background Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required, including Child Check (if appropriate).
• Valid full provincial driver license and clear abstract, as well as access to a personal vehicle might be required for some roles.
• Ability and willingness to work with, support, and serve marginalized people in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, decision-making, organizational and time management skills.
• Conflict management abilities.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to prioritize multiple conflicting activities.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Confident, self-motivated, mission minded, team player, able to work with others.
• Flexible, motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast paced non-profit and union environment; be an efficient problem solver.
• Demonstrate a dependable work ethic and the ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously.
• Work independently; maintain confidentiality; while part of a larger team, projecting a positive, professional, and helpful attitude.
• Commitment to communicate effectively and exercise good interpersonal skills by consistently displaying tact, courtesy and patience with supervisors, peers, participants, employees, students, visitors, volunteers, and vendors.
• Ability to manage stress and workload in a positive manner.
• Recognize and actively pursue self-development.