What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a team member who wants to build a career in strata management. The first six months of this position involve intensive, hands-on training designed to introduce the successful candidate to the responsibilities and realities of strata management.

The right candidate will demonstrate:

- unwavering professional ethics;
- a strong capacity and willingness to learn;
- a strong work ethic;
- effective time-management skills;
- a customer-service mindset;
- a collaborative, team-oriented approach; and
- a sense of humour.

Company Intro

We built our business around “Doing it Right” and “Doing It Better” by continually finding ways to better serve both our clients and our employees, while creating a fun, professional workplace supported by strong internal services.

Obsidian Property Management Ltd. is a real estate brokerage licensed in British Columbia since 2012, providing Rental Property and Strata Management Services under the Real Estate Services Act of BC. We have also been recognized by the Surrey Board of Trade as a “Family Friendly” workplace.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work as part of a team supporting multiple licensed strata managers. Responsibilities will include performing a variety of administrative tasks, maintaining client records, attending certain client meetings, assisting with property inspections, and coordinating trades and other services for our strata corporation clients.

This position is designed to provide the successful candidate with intensive, hands-on training and practical experience in strata management. The candidate will be required to enroll in and successfully complete the Strata Management Licensing Course before the end of the six-month probationary period. Successful completion of the course within that period is a condition of continued employment.

Hours and Location

The successful candidate will be expected to attend the office during business hours, as the training must be completed in the office.

- Office address: #306 – 7327 137th Street, Surrey, BC




- Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Obsidian closes for all statutory, civic, and bank holidays.
- Work-life balance: Employees are expected to log 124 hours per month toward client services, equivalent to 6.2 hours per workday in a standard four-week month.

Requirements

- Hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to a roadworthy vehicle;
- Be physically capable of performing client site inspections, including accessing all areas of a property;
- Be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.;
- Be proficient in spoken and written English;
- Be proficient with office equipment and machines;
- Be proficient with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel; and
- Be comfortable working in a highly automated and computerized office and adapting to current technology.

Remuneration

Compensation is based on time in the position and is paid semi-monthly throughout the year:

- First three months: $48,450 annually
- Months four through six: $53,850 annually
- After six months: $60,575 annually

The intention is for the Co-Manager to move into the role of a Strata Manager with a portfolio of clients once training is complete. New Strata Managers are paid 50% of the Strata Management Services Fee from their assigned portfolio. This translates approximately to $60,575 to $85,000 annually for a Strata Manager with less than two years of experience. The commission percentage increases with experience.

Benefits

- Medical, dental, and extended health benefits, shared 50%;
- CRA Form T2200 provided for eligible personal work expenses once licensed;
- Flexible vacation policy;
- Free secured parking;
- Company-paid training;
- Statutory and civic holidays off; and
- Paid annual holiday closure between Christmas and New Year’s.

Pay: $48,450.00-$60,575.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC V3W 1A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Strata Manager (Co-Manager) (Newton)
🏢 Obsidian Property Management
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