POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a full-time dedicated Property Manager to oversee the maintenance, upkeep, and day-to-day operation of a private island property on Lake Muskoka. This hands-on role is ideal for a highly reliable, resourceful, and professional individual who is service-oriented, and enjoys working outdoors, operating equipment, coordinating trades, and taking pride in maintaining a property to the highest standards. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular, clear coordination with the property owners, as well as trades, contractors, and neighbours.

The successful candidate will act as a steward of the property, ensuring it remains safe, well-maintained, and ready for its owners and guests throughout the year. While the role is busiest during the spring, summer, and fall seasons, regular property checks and maintenance activities are required during the winter months. This is a role built around flexibility, with longer days during the busier seasons and a lighter, more measured pace of activity through the winter months.

Start date will be determined by mutual agreement.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Property Maintenance and Groundskeeping

- Maintain paths, trails, docks, landscaped areas, and surrounding lands
- Perform lawn care, trimming, brush clearing, and general grounds maintenance
- Operate and maintain equipment including chainsaws, wood chippers, tractors, and other property maintenance tools
- Manage wood supply, tree maintenance, and storm cleanup activities
- Assist with pest, wildlife, and animal management as required
- Support seasonal opening and closing activities for cottages and property facilities
- Conduct regular property inspections and promptly report concerns or maintenance issues
- Other duties as assigned

Property Operations

- Act as custodian of the property when owners are not present
- Ensure the property is maintained in accordance with the owners' expectations and standards




- Monitor buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and watercraft for maintenance needs
- Assist with garbage, recycling, and waste management
- Coordinate deliveries and acquire supplies as required

Marine and Transportation Responsibilities

- Safely operate boats and watercraft
- Transport owners, guests, tradespeople, and supplies to and from the island as required
- Maintain boating equipment and ensure safe operating practices
- Hold and maintain a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (boating licence)

Trade and Vendor Coordination

- Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors and service providers
- Liaise with electricians, plumbers, landscapers, gardeners, marine technicians, and other trades
- Escort and transport contractors to and from the island as necessary
- Monitor quality of work and communicate updates to property owners

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

- Demonstrated experience in property maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, construction, trades, or a related field
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor repairs and troubleshooting
- Experience safely operating equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, tractors, and similar machinery
- Exceptional communication skills
- Valid driver's licence
- Valid boating licence (Pleasure Craft Operator Card)
- Ability to lift, carry, and perform physically demanding outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions

Preferred

- Experience maintaining waterfront, cottage, estate, or island properties
- Knowledge of boats, marine systems, and dock maintenance




- Experience coordinating contractors and tradespeople
- First Aid and CPR certification

Skills and Attributes The ideal candidate will be:

- Handy and mechanically inclined
- Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented
- Thorough and proactive in identifying and resolving issues
- Dependable, trustworthy, and professional
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Able to follow direction while exercising sound judgment
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Respectful, courteous, and service-oriented
- Flexible and willing to assist with a wide variety of tasks as needed

Qualified Conduct and Confidentiality The successful candidate must conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner when interacting with owners, guests, neighbours, contractors, vendors, and community members. As the property manager is often the primary point of contact on-site, this individual serves as a representative of the family, and every interaction reflects directly on them. The role requires a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times. The successful candidate will be asked to undergo reference and criminal checks, as well as sign a confidentiality agreement and is expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the property, its owners, guests, and any related matters, both during and after employment.

Compensation and Benefits

- Full-time, permanent position
- Market-competitive salary, based on skill and experience
- Paid medical benefits provided
- Paid vacation time
- Mileage reimbursement for approved business use of a personal vehicle at the applicable CRA automobile allowance rate for trips beyond the regular commute to work

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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