Become Part of Our Dynamic Team
We’re always looking for fresh talent to help us enhance British Columbia’s rental markets for residents and property owners alike. From building managers to Head Office professionals, you can enjoy flexible schedules, an open-door policy and a dynamic corporate culture. Resident Building Managers are also eligible for reduced market rent and a monthly gas allowance.
Devon Properties is headquartered in a thriving part of Victoria’s downtown neighbourhood and also has regional offices around British Columbia including Vancouver and Kelowna. Learning is an essential part of the Devon Properties experience, and we’re committed to helping our employees develop the knowledge, skills and abilities for ongoing success. We look for individuals with excellent team working skills, who are highly organized and proactive.
Career Opportunities
Building Management and Maintenance
Live-In Building Superintendent (Victoria, BC)
Do you have an interest in the Property Management industry? If you have experience managing or leading people or dealing with the pubic in a customer service capacity, you may have transferrable skills to take on a Building Superintendent role. If you held managerial or supervisory roles in seniors care, retail, administration, trades, or store management, we would like to hear from you.
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.
About the role:
- Live-in Building Superintendent position
- Below market rent for live-in buildings
- Competitive compensation
- Work independently
- Multifaceted and varied job duties
- Your days will go by quickly and you will never be bored
- A team-based culture that attracts energetic and driven people
Responsibilities:
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.
- 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.
- Present rental applications and may complete background and credit checks.
About Us:
For over 40 years, we have dedicated ourselves to making the experience of renting and owning apartments and commercial space better—for everyone. The Devon experience focuses on key management fundamentals: well-maintained properties, satisfied residents and detailed financial reporting and accounting—concepts that guide our corporate culture, policies and procedures every day. As British Columbia’s industry leading property manager, we approach your properties as we would our own—prioritizing and focusing on the needs of our tenants, clients, partners and communities.
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: $28.85 per hour
Monday to Friday 40 hours/week
Resident Building Manager (Adelaide Apartments – Victoria, BC)
If you’re looking for personal and professional growth in the Property Management Industry, we have good news!
Devon Properties is hiring for a Full-Time, Resident Building Manager in the Victoria, BC area. As a Building Manager, you are responsible for managing all aspects of the tenant experience. This includes showings, administrative duties, suite inspections, coordinating repairs & maintenance, managing tenant relations & much more!
About the role:
- Live-in Building Manager position
- Below market rent for live-in buildings
- Competitive market salary relative to the size of the building
- Work independently
- Multifaceted and varied job duties
- Your days will go by quickly and you will never be bored
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the tenant experience including showings, rentals, administration, move in/out, suite inspections, repairs and maintenance, working with trades, and tenant relations.
This role as a Resident Building Manager is for Adelaide Apartments, located at 540 West Bay Terrace, Esquimalt BC V9A 5R1. This property has 105 suites and requires a live in Building Manager. You can view the property details here: https://devonproperties.com/properties/residential/adelaide/
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate has acquired skills in the following areas: general maintenance and repair, administration, and customer service. The Resident Building Manager requires the skills and abilities to interact with tenants, contractors, owners, and the property management team in a professional manner.
- 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.
- Enforce and ensure adherence to the BC Residential Tenancy Act.
- 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 organizational standards.
- Coordinate work activities and services from vendors and other contractors as needed.
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 times
- 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
- Energetic, responsive team player with the ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle at all times during employment
- Completion of a criminal record check satisfactory to the employer
- Ability to work flexible hours
About Us:
For over 40 years, we have dedicated ourselves to making the experience of renting and owning apartments and commercial space better—for everyone. The Devon experience focuses on key management fundamentals: well-maintained properties, satisfied residents and detailed financial reporting and accounting—concepts that guide our corporate culture, policies and procedures every day. As British Columbia’s industry leading property manager, we approach your properties as we would our own—prioritizing and focusing on the needs of our tenants, clients, partners and communities.
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: $60,000 per year + $500 per month rent reduction
Monday to Friday 40 hours/week
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
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist (Victoria, BC)
Devon Properties has an exciting opportunity for Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to join our company and dedicated team of accounting professionals!
The Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist is responsible for processing accounts receivable payments, applying payments to the correct account and responding to inquiries. Additionally, you will be responsible for processing accounts payable invoices and communicating directly with vendors (via email and phone) and responding to inquiries.
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?
- Devon Properties empowers their employees to be the very best they can be – so you will be empowered to make an impact that matters.
- We offer a highly valued team-based culture that attracts energetic and driven people.
- You will be offered competitive wages and benefits, including extended health, dental, and 3-weeks paid vacation to start.
Monthly rent day lunch is provided by the company in addition to various social events that happen throughout the year to bring everyone together.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable
- Process accounts receivable payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform day-to-day processing of accounts receivable transactions according to established internal controls in an accurate and timely manner. This may include:
- Preparing, verifying, coding, posting and reconciling accounts receivable transactions;
- Checking transactions for accuracy;
- Verifying transactions comply with internal controls.
- Accurately document all customer communications in the finance system.
- Complete bank deposits to multiple accounts.
- Prepare, verify and posts receipts and charges.
- Assist with changes to tenant parking and storage charges within the finance system.
- Process and track double payment refunds.
- Review ledgers and resolve discrepancies or disputes.
- Keep management informed of any specific issues.
- Process accounts receivable write-offs and adjustments, as authorized.
- Assist with special projects as required.
Accounts Payable
- Process invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with full-cycle accounts payable including verifying invoices for accuracy, obtaining approvals, coding invoices, and entering into the finance system.
- Ensure authorization and backup documentation is obtained prior to processing in the system.
- Proactively manage vendor accounts including timely investigation and resolution of outstanding balances and reconciling items. Review and reconcile vendor statements.
- Assist with monitoring AP email and respond to vendor inquires.
- Assist with cheque preparation, cheque cancellation, and stop payment processing.
- Assist with review and follow-up of aged invoices.
- Processes petty cash reimbursements by receiving and verifying expense reports, and ensuring approvals are attained.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years accounts receivable or payable experience.
- Advanced skill set with Microsoft Suite specifically Excel and Outlook.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and resourceful, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to prioritize, multi-task, and able to work in a changing, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
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
Expected start date: February 3rd, 2025
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