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Working Together to Enhance the Rental Experience

We’re always looking for fresh talent to help us enhance British Columbia’s rental market 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, Kelowna and Nanaimo. 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

  • Resident Building Manager (Victoria and Vancouver, BC)

    Reporting to the Property Manager, the Resident Building Manager 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 Resident Building Manager 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 Manager 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.
    • 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 Devon standards and owner established standards through performing general repairs, cleaning and maintaining all common areas, maintaining grounds, and 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.
    • Attend to the collection and safe deposit of all rent monies and other receivables from the tenants.
    • Complete various administrative tasks and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.

    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
    • 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

    We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining high-quality buildings, we encourage you to apply.

    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.

  • Non-Resident Building Manager (Penticton, BC)

    Devon Properties Ltd. is growing, and we are searching for a full-time Non-Resident Building Manager in Penticton, BC, to join their dedicated team of professionals. Devon Non-Resident Building Managers are responsible for managing all aspects of the tenant experience, which includes showings, rentals, administration, move in/out, suite inspections, repairs and maintenance, and tenant relations.

    Devon Properties Ltd. (“Devon”) is a leading real estate services and property management company in British Columbia, with a diversified portfolio of multi-family and commercial properties. The Non-Resident Building Manager position requires a thorough understanding of Devon’s customer service and building maintenance standards, and will work closely with the Property Manager to achieve these standards.

    Why would you apply for a Non-Resident Building Manager role with Devon Properties?

    • Devon offers competitive wages, a monthly vehicle allowance, and a company provided cell phone.
    • Non-Resident Building Managers have the opportunity to earn additional income when acting as an Emergency Contact for other buildings, for cleaning suites after tenant discharge, and for performing select building maintenance tasks.

    Our Ideal Non-Resident Building Manager Candidate:

    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.

    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

    Compensation and Location:

    Compensation for Resident Building Managers is contingent upon the size and age of the buildings and the number of suites to be managed as follows:

    • Four-story rental building totaling 77 suites located at 2902 South Main St, Penticton, BC V2A 6Y8, CAN
    • Four-story rental building totaling at 50 suites located at 671 Martin Street Penticton, BC V2A 5L5
    • $54,000 – $55,000 annually

    We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining high-quality buildings, we encourage you to apply.

    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.

Property Management and Leasing

Corporate Office

  • Senior Property Accountant

    This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career and round out your experience at an established company in property management and real estate services. You will have the opportunity to help us grow and further develop accounting business practices as the organization continues to expand across Vancouver Island and the mainland. This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic candidate with solid accounting expertise and a strong business acumen. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skillset and deliver demonstrable improvements to the performance of accounting systems, processes, and deliverables.

    Why join Devon Properties?

    • Competitive base salary
    • Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits
    • Vacation starting at 3-weeks per calendar year
    • A highly valued team-based culture that attracts energetic and driven people
    • You will be joining a collaborative work environment where comradery across departments is encouraged and everyone steps in to assist when needed.

    Responsibilities:

    The Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for the full cycle accounting for assigned buildings under management by Devon Properties. This will include overseeing finance team members and ensuring they meet all deadlines and goals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

    • Preparation and review of monthly accounting records for a REIT and the Limited Partnerships.
    • Maintaining general ledger for the property portfolio, including: post journal entries, analyze general ledger and process accruals, analyze and interpret balance sheets and income statements and provide financial/management reports as requested, reconcile balance sheet accounts for all properties in portfolio, prepare bank reconciliations for portfolio of properties on monthly basis, prepare variance analysis reports on a monthly basis, reconciliation of REIT’s intercompany balances, review and process cash distributions, and prepare payments from corporate bank accounts and manage the cash requirements of the REIT.
    • Preparation of the consolidated monthly financial statements of the REIT. This includes the preparation of accounting for complex accounting areas and the preparation of the quarter and year-end audit working papers and liaising with outside accountants and auditors.
    • Accounting supervision to ensure the accurate and efficient month-end reporting. This includes, but is not limited to the review of monthly invoice posting to ensure accuracy of costs, G/L coding, and sufficient descriptions of the invoiced services/supplies. Ensure that all balance sheet accounts reconcile to supporting subledger documentation
    • Assist with the preparation of the year-end financial statements and schedules for external review.
    • Assist with year-end audit requirements.
    • Assist in the development of financial forecasts and budgets while also providing regular analysis and recommendations to the benefit of the business.
    • If required, processing the full cycle accounting for other buildings in the Devon Portfolio.

    Our Ideal Candidate:

    • 5+ Years of prior professional full-cycle accounting experience required, preferably in real estate, legal, and/or accounting industries. Proven experience in variance analysis, budgeting, etc. is required
    • Experience with RealPage would be considered an asset
    • College diploma or University degree in business or financial management would be preferred.
    • A professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) or working towards an accounting designation would be considered an asset
    • Comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of accounts payable, receivables, bank reconciliations and financial statements is required
    • Strong computer skills, including MS Office and Outlook, and very strong Excel knowledge is required. Working with Pivot Tables or Power Pivot would be an added bonus
    • Attention to detail, time-management, prioritizing, and multi-tasking skills
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing required, with an ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial managers

    Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

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