Career Opportunities
Building Management and Maintenance
Building Superintendent (Victoria, BC)
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Live-in Building Superintendent is responsible for managing all aspects of the tenant experience including showings, rentals, administration, move in/out, suite inspections, repairs and maintenance, and tenant relations.
The Building Superintendent is a service-oriented, self-starter with strong maintenance and repair skills, problem-solving skills, as well as a collaborative team-player who is able to build professional relationships within the organization and with our tenants. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following responsibilities.
About the role:
- Live-in Building Superintendent position
- Rent benefit for live-in buildings
- Competitive market salary relative to the size of the building
- Work independently
- Multifaceted and varied job duties
Responsibilities:
- Manage the tenant experience end-to-end for the assigned building(s) including overall building maintenance, repair, showings, move in/outs’, inspections, tenant relations, and administration/ all relevant tenant paper work.
- Prepare vacant suites for new tenants by completing necessary repairs, upgrades and/or cleaning.
- Promote tenant satisfaction through the timely resolution of complaints, ongoing communication, and by maintaining the property in a clean, safe, and orderly state of repair.
- Ensure that the appearance and physical aspects of the building(s) meet Devon standards and owner established standards through performing general repairs, cleaning and maintaining all common areas, grounds, performing routine site and safety inspections, and communicating concerns and requests to the Property Manager.
- Coordinate work activities and services from vendors and other contractors as needed by researching and identifying needs, supervising contractors, and ensuring open communication between contractors, owners, and project team members.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and make minor purchases as required.
- Provide general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers.
- Presents rental applications and may complete background and credit checks.
Qualifications:
- Experience in building management/maintenance, hospitality, or seniors housing is an asset
- Solid general maintenance and repair capabilities
- Clean and professional appearance, presentable to the public at all time
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC an asset
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen to others, collaborate and resolve conflict
- Detail oriented with ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism
- Completion of a criminal record check satisfactory to the employer
- Ability to work flexible hours
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $28.85 per hour
Property Management and Leasing
Leasing Specialist (Winnipeg, MB)
Do you have an interest in the Property Management industry? Do have a passion for sales, marketing, relationship building and customer service? If you have experience in the real estate, property management or a related field, we would like to hear from you!
About the role:
- Competitive base salary (45-55K)
- Commission 20-30% on top of base wage (contingent upon leases signed)
- Vehicle allowance
- Extended health and dental
- 3-weeks paid vacation
- Your days will go by quickly and you will never be bored
You will be responsible for supporting the overall leasing and resident relations function for an assigned portfolio of residential rental properties. This includes the administration of all required paperwork, evaluating and monitoring various property metrics (vacancies, renewals, leases signed, notices etc.) & ensuring the accurate completion of any related leasing documentation.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate has acquired skills in the following areas: sales, closing skills, computer proficiency, and contract administration.
- Marketing and showing available suites to prospective tenants and managing the presentation of application forms to Rentals and the Property Management department for approval.
- Monitoring all advertising and media channels, promotional programs and signage for assigned properties and recommend new ads as necessary.
- Facilitating the signing of leases, schedules, assignments, addendum forms, tenancy agreements and all supporting documents, and ensuring their timely and accurate completion.
- Maintaining the prospective tenant database and ensure all leads are responded to, and all traffic documented appropriately.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the property including availability of suite types and layouts, common areas, amenities of the building(s) and the surrounding neighborhoods.
- Scheduling appointments for property viewings and recording all activity in the property management database.
- Inspecting vacant suites daily to ensure they are in excellent condition for showings.
- Communicating with applicants to ensure they are kept up-to-date with the status of their application.
- Ensuring compliance with all legislation (i.e. Manitoba Residential Tenancy Act, Fire Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act).
- Provide superior customer service, dealing effectively and fairly with tenant requests and concerns in a timely fashion, involving the Property Manager when necessary.
Qualifications:
- Experience in leasing residential and multifamily apartment buildings preferred, or experience in a related industry
- Active Property Management License or Real Estate Trading Services License – (Or willingness to obtain a License within 1 year of hire date).
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Outlook, CRM Software, and Adobe Acrobat
- Data analytic skills and proficiency with numbers
- Strong communication, presentation and sales skills
- Attention to detail, time-management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills
- Extremely well organized, disciplined, and able to work well in a busy team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders, clients and other professionals
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Drivers license and vehicle to travel to various properties
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 per year
Commission 20-30% on top of base wage (contingent upon leases signed)
Corporate Office
Junior Property Accountant (Victoria, BC)
Devon Properties has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Property Accountant to join our growing company and dedicated team of accounting professionals.
We’re looking for a candidate who is a detail-oriented self-starter with strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a collaborative team-player who can build business relationships within an organization and with clients. The successful candidate will foster a team culture and maintain an environment of continuous process improvement and outstanding customer service.
Why join Devon Properties?
- Our company is growing & we want you to grow with us!
- We offer a highly valued team-based culture that attracts energetic and driven people
- You will be offered competitive compensation package including extended health and dental
- Vacation starting at 3-weeks per calendar year
Monthly rent day lunch is provided by the company in addition to various social events that happen throughout the year to bring everyone together.
The Junior Property Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties.
Responsibilities:
- Review and record routine journal entries at month-end including: Accruals, Prepaids, etc.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts for all properties in portfolio.
- Prepare bank reconciliations for portfolio of properties on monthly basis.
- Coordinate and work with accounting team to ensure deadlines are met.
- Assistance with budgets, bank reconciliations and year end audits.
- Providing monthly reporting for multiple entities, variance analysis and cash flow management.
- Preparation of financial statements
Qualifications:
- Comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of full cycle accounting including: accounts payable, receivables, journal entries and bank reconciliations is required;
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Excel and Outlook required;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines;
- Attention to detail, time-management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills;
- Experience in accounting in the property management field is an asset
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@devonproperties.com.
Candidates will only be contacted if they are selected to move forward.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 per year
Monday to Friday 40 hours/week