Summary of Function: Your responsibilities as Site Administrator will entail the professional management and administration of the residential rental properties currently under the management jurisdiction of the Corporation. Portfolio may be subject to change during your tenure.
Management:
Supervise, coordinate, provide leadership to and review the work of assigned staff
Estimate personnel needs and assign work to meet completion dates
Apply organizational policies and assure adherence to departmental procedures
Coordinate schedule changes with Property Manager and organize departments ensuring that customer service is not compromised in any way
Familiarize employees with established organization procedures, rules and regulations as established by the Property Manager
Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility
Prepare reports concerning departmental activities as required by the Property Manager
To be cognizant of all governing legislation including, without limitation, Residential Tenancies Act, Labour Relations Act, Fire Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act
Operations:
To administer the activities of the assigned properties in accordance with contractual requirements, including determining, establishing and implementing effective operating procedures
Work with to ensure the continuity of acceptable resident occupancy of all suites by:
- renting all upcoming vacant suites
- co-coordinating advertising programs
- comprehensive screening of applicants
- allocating of duly processed applicants
- arranging tenant transfers, assignments and special terminations to meet the changing circumstances of resident families
To ensure the tenancy agreements and all other documents are correctly prepared and executed and that prospective tenants are interviewed and that the provisions of these documents and the rules and regulations pertaining to occupancy are clearly understood and adhered to
To arrange for necessary amendments to the original tenancy agreements to be processed and for appropriate adjustments to be implemented
To maintain an effective system of rent collection and cash security; to initiate follow-up where payments are not made on the due date and institute and attend at legal and collection agency proceedings when necessary.
To communicate and deal directly with residents and matters concerning the company as agents for the landlord and provide the views of tenant families to management with appropriate recommendations
To implement adequate coverage for cleaning, snow removal, garbage collection, etc. to comply with local by-law requirements and to arrange for compliance by residents or, where appropriate, site and contracted labour forces
To conduct necessary arrangements with public utility and other municipal bodies to ensure the provision of adequate local services
To review, on a continuing basis, the desirability of improving and modernizing the properties and lands, making appropriate recommendations
To maintain occupancy and rental income levels at all properties which compare favorably, at the least, with the competition
To be continually aware of market conditions in order to provide the necessary information to help broaden the company's marketing capabilities
To maintain a high level of resident satisfaction and public relations at all properties which will include all forms of communications with the residents (a letter from a resident should always be responded to by way of a return letter)
To ensure compliance with all legislation governing life and fire safety measures and to develop emergency maintenance and emergency evacuation procedures
Finance:
To collect all rents due in the minimum time possible
To complete all forms and reports so that the correct master files, correct rent rolls and any other data which should be required for the proper functioning of the company are developed and maintained
To purchase services and supplies only in accordance with the company's policies and procedures
Customer Service:
To communicate with clients or their designated representatives in a timely, professional manner
To communicate internally as may be necessary from time to time to ensure that all staff is informed of a manager's initiatives and the operations of a manager's portfolio
To carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Skills:
3-5 years experience in a Property Management environment, preferably in residential
Computer experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
Desire to work with people and the ability to remain customer focused in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
Excellent problem solving abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks in order of importance not only to the task at hand but to the overall goals of Concert Properties
Ability to multi-task, delegate and assume responsibility for actions and decisions made
Proven leadership skills - the ability to remain positive and motivated in a challenging environment and to set an example to other team members
Strong work ethic and commitment to Medallion, which may entail overtime and ability to work flexible hours
Diplomatic, especially while dealing with all clients (owners and residents) and ability to look at all the facts and make informed decisions
Resourceful, ability to access information needed for sound decision making
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations, i.e. flood, fire, eviction of residents
Adaptable, organized and flexible - the ability to handle different problems as they occur
Desire to be challenged and to deal with a different set of scenarios each day
Strategic thinker - the ability to recognize how decisions and responsibilities impact the entire organization of Medallion
Desire to be self-directed and self-managed, ability to work independently
Accountability for actions and how it may affect clients and the professional image of Medallion
Excellent listening skills and ability to treat others fairly and consistently
Effort:
Attention to detail
Able to work overtime when required
Able to meet deadlines
Able to deal with a fast past environment