Permanent, Part-time, Onsite

Beaver Hall Artists’ Co-op

Toronto, Ontario M5T 1V7

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.

Job Type: Onsite, Part-time (21 hours/week)

Work days: Three days

Compensation: $40/hour

Location: Downtown Toronto

Start date:mid-December

Deadline to apply: 31 October 2026

Responsibilities

Reporting to the board of directors, the co-op housing administrator is responsible for the management of the building, liaising with our commercial tenant, and providing support to the board and co-op members.

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 positive 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
- Maintaining respectful and good relationships with 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
- Proficient with NewViews, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Yardi is an asset
- Must be able to work independently and multitask
- Effective English oral and written communication skills with strong computer 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 hiring and managing maintenance workers and contractors
- 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.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Early applications are encouraged.

📌 Co-op Housing Administrator (Toronto)
🏢 Beaver Hall Artists' Co-op
📍 Toronto