Live-In Resident Manager [DPB Consulting]

Live-In Resident Manager

Full-time Position (On-site)

We are extremely excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing organization in their search for a Live-In Resident Manager to join their team based in Halifax, NS.

As the organization continues to experience significant growth, we are seeking a full-time, Live-In Resident Manager for a 100+ suite apartment building located in Halifax. Reporting directly to the Property Manager, the Resident Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the building.

Duties

The successful candidate's duties will include:

• daily light cleaning of the building common areas
• supervising contractors for maintenance/inspections/repairs
• leasing suites
• turning over the units as they become vacant
• respond to emergency calls from residents as needed
• liaising between contractors and/or residents to coordinate work in the building and/or suites
• providing twenty-four hours' notice to residents for showings
• conveying details of maintenance issues to relevant contractors
• ensuring compliance when following all company procedures as it relates to operation of the building
• all minor repairs to units to ready the apartment after previous tenant has vacated
• assigning and tracking of parking spaces and storage lockers to residents
• maintenance of and deletion of tenants from the Access control system
• monitoring the security camera system
• collecting keys from tenants and changing out key cores in storage lockers and suite entry locks after tenants move out
• respond to minor maintenance issues in the commercial spaces. Commercial spaces are responsible for their own cleaners and most maintenance, therefore the responsibility of the resident manager is minimal but may be required in certain emergencies such as leaks.
• daily visual inspections of various components of the building such as boilers, cooling towers, water-booster pumps, extinguishers, emergency lights, and maintaining a log of inspections and possible defects
• general administration related to building, leases, parking, tenant notices, contact lists, office supplies, cleaning supplies and discussion/coordination of the same with the in-house financial and property administrators.
• marketing of units on Facebook Marketplace and other platforms with coordination of property manager
• perform showings as required for new applicants which may include evenings and weekends.
• other duties as required

Occasional evening and weekend work is required as necessary to meet certain deadlines or address emergencies that may occur.

This role offers a very attractive compensation package which includes salary, suite, electricity, parking, gym, cable, phone, internet, health and dental benefits, and matching RRSP contributions.

Qualifications

• A background in light carpentry, construction, drywall repair, and painting is required. Inhouse repairs are usually managed internally so knowledge of proper procedures for repairing drywall properly and a professional repaint as needed.
• A valid driver's license and a vehicle are preferred. Generally, supplies are delivered to site but there is the occasional time where a resident manager would be required to pick up supplies.
• Relevant work history such as experience in property management, building maintenance, construction, or any combination thereof is required.
• Knowledge of the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act is preferred.
• Computer literacy is required as well as a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and FOB systems, security systems (training will be provided but general computer literacy is critical).

If you are driven by growth, opportunity, accountability, and building something meaningful, this role offers both impact and opportunity. Apply today by sending your email to ***email_hidden***.

We embrace a culture of belonging and diversity in our workplace. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. No matter who you are, where you are from, how you think, and what you believe in, we welcome your application.

(Resumes accepted until Aug 20th, 2026).