Employment - Property Coordinator

Property Coordinator

L'Arche Cape Breton

Full-Time Permanent

Weekdays

Description

L’Arche Cape Breton is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Property Coordinator to oversee the long-term development, upkeep, and maintenance of L’Arche Cape Breton’s properties, buildings, and vehicles. This role will focus on high-level coordination and management, working closely with staff and external contractors to ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities.

 

Role Description:

  • Long-Term: The community has three properties, seven Homes, eight Day Programs, a fleet of vehicles and other multi-purpose buildings, and the Property Coordinator’s responsibilities include:
  1. Develops and implements long-term plans for property development, upkeep, and maintenance.
  2. Makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases to the Executive Director and/or Infrastructure Committee.
  3. Oversee procurement processes, including seeking estimates, obtaining quotes, and arranging for major repairs and upkeep of resources.
  4. Maintains inventory control over community equipment and supplies.
  • Licensing and Fire Marshall: Conducts monthly inspections of the houses, programs, other buildings and vehicles to ensure compliance with the regulatory bodies such as the Fire Marshall, Licensing Services of the Department of Opportunities and Social Development, and Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration.
  • Day-to-Day Maintenance:
  1. Oversees and coordinates maintenance activities, including scheduling and prioritizing tasks.
  2. Ensures properties, buildings, and equipment meet all safety, security, and fire regulations and policies.
  3. Supervises and coordinates the work of the General Maintenance Worker and external contractors to ensure timely and effective response to urgent work/repair needs.
  4. Carries out risk management activities and ensures compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
  5. Works collaboratively with the Homes Coordinator, Programs Coordinator, and Office Administrator.
  6. Sits on the Infrastructure Sub-Committee and Community Infrastructure Committee.
  7. Emergency Response: Coordinates responses to unprecedented emergency needs associated with the buildings, properties, and vehicle.
  • Reporting: Completes and maintains related records such as maintenance logs and security incident reports.

Ideal Qualities and Qualifications

  • Have an openness to the vision and mission of L’Arche, and of L’Arche Cape Breton in particular, and live these values both inside and outside the community.
  • Takes pride in the appearance and quality of L’Arche Cape Breton’s properties.
  • Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks at the same time.
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Effective communication skills including computer literacy (proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to address ideas and issues clearly, concisely, and accurately.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How To Apply

L'Arche Cape Breton will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Apply to Hilary LeBlanc with resume, three references and a letter of interest to: office@larchecapebreton.org

 

 

Email Address: office@larchecapebreton.org Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.

Location Information
Community
Iron Mines
County
Inverness County
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
L'Arche Cape Breton
NOC Code
Social and community service workers (42201)
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
0
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Bi-Weekly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$2393.60/bi-weekly (to be negotiated)
Estimated Weekly Hours
40.00
Start Date
July 14th 2025
End Date
—
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
May 29th 2025
Expires
June 20th 2025