Building Manager
Sophora at the Park
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
Work Location: In person at Sophora at the Park, Coquitlam, BC
Expected Salary Range: $52,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant building-management skills
About the Position
Sophora at the Park is seeking a reliable, professional, organized, and service-oriented Building Manager to assist with the day-to-day operation and upkeep of our residential community.
The Building Manager will work closely with the Strata Council, property management, residents, contractors, and service providers to help ensure the building is safe, clean, well-maintained, secure, and operating efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the building and common areas and report maintenance, safety, security, or operational concerns
- Respond professionally to resident inquiries and building-related concerns
- Coordinate access for approved contractors, trades, and service providers
- Follow up on maintenance and repair work as directed
- Conduct routine visual inspections of common areas and building facilities
- Assist with coordinating move-ins and move-outs
- Assist with building access, keys, fobs, elevators, intercoms, and other building systems as required
- Maintain organized records of maintenance issues, incidents, service visits, and building activities
- Communicate building issues and updates to the Strata Council and/or property manager
- Assist with notices and other routine building communications as directed
- Help monitor the cleanliness and general condition of common areas
- Assist with coordinating building maintenance, repairs, inspections, and scheduled service work
- Respond appropriately to urgent building situations and contact the appropriate contractor, service provider, property manager, or emergency service when necessary
- Help ensure established building procedures, rules, privacy requirements, and safety requirements are followed
- Perform other reasonable building-operation duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
- Reliable, responsible, qualified, and organized
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Able to work independently and follow established procedures
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize building issues appropriately
- Comfortable communicating with residents, contractors, property management, and the Strata Council
- Good written communication, computer, email, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle resident and building information professionally
- Previous experience in residential building operations, building management, concierge services, maintenance, facilities, property operations, or a related position is an asset
- Previous experience working in a large residential building or high-rise is an asset
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Computer and Building Technology Skills
Experience with some or all of the following is preferred:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or similar Google applications
- Email, electronic documents, PDFs, spreadsheets, and online file management
- CCTV and building security camera applications
- Video management and security monitoring software
- Access-control and electronic fob systems
- Intercom and visitor-entry systems
- Elevator access and booking systems
- Parking-management and visitor-parking applications
- Building resident portals and communication applications
- Maintenance and work-order tracking systems
- Contractor and service-request management systems
- Electronic incident reports and building logs
- Basic troubleshooting of computers, mobile applications, printers, tablets, and related equipment
- Ability to learn new building software, applications, systems, and technology as required
Any access to security cameras, access records, resident information, or other confidential building information must be limited to authorized building purposes and handled appropriately and confidentially.
Schedule
This is a full-time, permanent position, generally approximately 40 hours per week.
The regular schedule will be established with the successful candidate. Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required depending on building needs, scheduled work, or urgent situations and will be handled in accordance with applicable British Columbia employment standards.
Compensation
Expected Salary Range: $52,000 to $115,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant building-management skills.
Employment compensation and entitlements will be administered in accordance with applicable British Columbia employment legislation.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity
Sophora at the Park is committed to a respectful and inclusive hiring process. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, experience, ability to perform the requirements of the position, and other legitimate job-related considerations.
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process will be considered in accordance with applicable human rights law.
How to Apply
Please apply directly by email.
Send your resume and a short introduction describing your relevant experience to:
[email protected]
Please use the following subject line:
Building Manager Application - [Your Name]
Please include any relevant experience with residential building operations, maintenance coordination, CCTV or security systems, access-control systems, resident communication, contractors, or building-management technology.
Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Personal information submitted as part of an application will be used for recruitment and hiring purposes.
📌 Building Manager (Coquitlam)
🏢 Sophora at the park
📍 Coquitlam