Beaver Hall Artists’ Co-operative is a 24-unit, live-work building designed to meet the needs of working visual artists. We currently have an opening for a permanent, part-time co-op housing administrator. Reporting to the board of directors, the co-op housing administrator is responsible for the management of the building, liaising with our storefront tenant, and providing support to the board and co-op members.
Responsibilities
Duties include:
- Managing the co-op’s finances including budgeting, audit process, forecasting, arrears management, and daily operations
- Ensuring that the co-op meets its legal obligations
- Maintaining full occupancy of the co-op, in compliance with by-laws and the Landlord and Tenant Board
- Supporting good governance in the co-op by the board and membership
- Hiring and supervising maintenance workers and contractors
- Keeping the co-op in good repair
- Ensuring that all rent-geared-to-income (RGI) applications are processed in accordance with by-law and government regulations
- Ensuring that the co-op has access to resources necessary to achieve its mandate
- Attending board meetings, preparing board/AGM/GMM packages, and taking minutes
- Responding to all inquiries by both members and non-members
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years co-operative housing or non-profit property administrative experience
- Financially literate with strong property management skills
- Must have knowledge of the Social Housing Reform Act, federally funded co-operatives, and the laws and legislations that apply to housing co-ops
- Proven knowledge of co-op housing governance and building maintenance
- Experience liaising with co-operative housing agencies is strongly desired
- Must be able to work independently and multitask
- Effective English oral and written communication skills
- Able to work effectively within a diverse community
- Excellent problem solver, with the ability to use discretion when making decisions
- Experience working with committees and a board of directors
- Experience managing maintenance workers and contractors
- Proficient with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook
- Mandatory background and criminal record check
This position is for an independent contractor who understands that affordable and secure housing is often a significant barrier for most artists. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Possibility for hybrid work arrangement. Projected start date is 24 September 2024.