Strata Manager

Your new company  

Hays is exclusively working with Richmond Property Group Ltd. (RPG), who are a well-established, locally owned Commercial and Strata Property Management firm that has grown through excellent service and dedication. They focus on their clients and employees and strive to ensure the work environment is a place to learn, laugh and succeed, with potential for career and personal growth. They offer an unparalleled level of excellence of real estate services for their clientele and offer services on Vancouver Island in the Greater Victoria, Gulf Islands and Sooke areas.

Your new role  

We are currently looking for a Licensed Strata Manager to manage a portfolio of strata buildings consisting of both commercial and residential units, and/or sectioned stratas. The Strata Manager will be responsible for:

• Provide guidance, leadership and direction to junior and support staff.
• Scheduling, preparing, attending and recording Minutes for Strata Council meetings, AGMs and SGMs (including attending evening meetings, if required).
• Working with Council to prepare the annual budget, analyze forecasts and expenses, including the contingency fund; assist the accounting department with the preparation of monthly financial statements and monthly operational reports, accounts payable and other strata accounting functions.
• Effectively and efficiently work with the Strata Council and Owners to advise them on issues and how these are dealt with as per the Strata Property Act, including compliance within the rules and regulations and bylaws of the complex as directed by the Strata Council.
• Provide general supervision and dispatch appropriate maintenance and trades people as required.
• Handle and advise on tendering and bidding on special projects and major repairs.
• Being on call 24/7 for 1 week out of every 8 weeks.

What you'll need to succeed  

• Must hold a current Strata Management license for British Columbia.
• A minimum of at least 3 years experience in strata management would be desirable. 
• Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
• Previous experience working in a customer service-oriented business environment preferred, with real estate, property management, financial or accounting experience an asset.
• Have a flexible schedule; be available for evening council meetings, on-call duties and after-hour callouts on a rotating schedule.
• Detail oriented, creative, well organized, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A team player with excellent written and verbal communication expertise, including working expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and property management software proficiency; (Net Integrity/ Info-tracker preferred); or equivalency would be an asset.
• Self-motivated, and able to work both independently and under direction.
• Demonstrate superior customer service skills and the utmost professionalism.

What you'll get in return  

• Salary ranges from $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 depending on experience.
• Free parking
• Cell phone allowance
• Paid extended benefits, including life insurance and dental
• 3 weeks’ paid vacation
• 1-week paid vacation in lieu of being on-call. If required to attend at a building after normal hours, a minimum of two hours’ pay at double time. Answering service screens all after-hours calls to determine emergencies only.
• Flexible work schedule – work from home two days per week after the probation period.
• A minimum of 2 hours of banked time for council meetings held or ending after regular business hours (i.e. council meeting ends 15 minutes after regular hours means 2 hours of banked time).
• We will pay for licensing and update courses.

What you need to do now  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.