Building Superintendent

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Property: 271-Unit Residential Apartment Community

About Shelter Canadian Properties Limited

Shelter Canadian Properties Limited (SCPL) is a privately owned Canadian corporation established in 1990 and the successor to several Canadian real estate companies that have served the industry since 1947. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Shelter employs approximately 300 administrative, accounting, and operational professionals across its corporate and regional offices and the residential, condominium, and commercial properties it manages throughout Canada.

Our mission is to provide residents with affordable, secure housing while maintaining exceptional standards in property management, building maintenance, and customer service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, motivated, and service-oriented Building Superintendent to join our team at a 271-unit residential apartment community in Ottawa, Ontario.

The successful candidate will take pride in keeping the property clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained while providing responsive, courteous service to residents. This position requires a hands-on individual who can work independently, demonstrate initiative, manage competing priorities, and contribute positively to a professional property management team.

What We Offer

- Two-bedroom apartment
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
- Dental, extended health, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Paid time off
- On-site gym and parking
- Stable, full-time, permanent employment
- A supportive and professional team environment

Key Responsibilities

Building Maintenance and Cleanliness





- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of building common areas, hallways, lobbies, entrances, and other shared spaces.
- Prepare vacant apartments for occupancy, including cleaning, painting, and completing minor repairs as required.
- Perform routine inspections and identify maintenance, repair, and safety concerns.
- Complete minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs within the scope of the position.
- Coordinate maintenance issues requiring specialized contractors with the Property Manager.

Groundskeeping and Seasonal Maintenance

- Maintain the property's exterior, including groundskeeping, litter removal, and general upkeep.
- Perform seasonal maintenance, including snow removal, ice control, and winter safety inspections.
- Maintain accurate records of required maintenance activities, including winter maintenance logs.

Resident Relations and Leasing Support

- Respond promptly, professionally, and courteously to resident inquiries and maintenance requests.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with residents through attentive, respectful customer service.
- Assist with showing available apartments to prospective residents.
- Communicate maintenance issues and resident concerns to the Property Manager as appropriate.

Safety, Security, and Administration

- Help maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, staff,



and contractors.
- Identify and report building deficiencies, potential hazards, and security concerns.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and participate in the property's on-call rotation.
- Maintain accurate building records, including fire safety documentation and maintenance logs.
- Follow company policies, established procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Property Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

- Previous experience in residential property management, building maintenance, or a similar hands-on role is considered an asset.
- General knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, painting, basic carpentry, and routine building repairs.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Dependable, professional, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and property upkeep.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada.

How to Apply

If you take pride in maintaining residential properties, enjoy working with people, and are committed to providing excellent service, we invite you to join Shelter Canadian Properties Limited.

Please e-mail your résumé to Tammy Sommer for consideration.

Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Work Location: In person, Ottawa, Ontario

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Work Location: In person

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