Job Description

Location
Office is located at YWCA Semlin Gardens in East Vancouver, but the position will require attendance at multiple housing sites throughout Metro Vancouver. This is a hybrid position. The Property Manager, Facilities Supervision is allowed two days' work from home.
Posting Period
September 11, 2025 - September 18, 2025


The Property Manager, Facilities Supervision, will help us stay ahead of maintenance needs, uphold building standards, and proactively address issues across our portfolio. This role is essential for maintaining the condition and longevity of our properties, ensuring compliance, and meeting the evolving requirements of both the YWCA, our tenants and our residents.

What you'll be doing:

Coordinate, provide building access and supervise external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance work, renovations Provide oversight to the day-to-day maintenance operations with the asset clerks and maintenance staff, ensuring staff maintain standards and follow established procedures for the efficient and cost-effective fulfillment of work orders Conduct monthly inspections of the YWCA buildings to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper functioning of systems. Assist the Facilities Manager in budget tracking for maintenance expenses and provide input on capital planning needs Lead or support regular fire drills, building emergency preparedness, and safety audits. Support procurement of maintenance services and supplies in coordination with the Facilities Manager. Track progress on maintenance tasks / work orders and intervene as needed to resolve delays or operational issues Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and accountability Support communication and coordination among team members to foster a collaborative and productive work environment Provide coverage for supervised positions (e.g., asset clerks and maintenance staff) during absences, ensuring continuity of operations. Backup on-call for Emergencies Other duties as required

What you'll need:

Supervisory experience overseeing maintenance teams and/or contractors Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory, experience, building maintenance, or a related field The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and determine work plans for staff Well organized, team player with strong communication skills Experience and comfort using Excel, Outlook, One Drive, Sharepoint, and Arcori would be an asset Strong interpersonal and communication skills required. Conflict resolution skills would be an asset A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:


Extended medical and dental benefits A defined benefit pension plan (MPP) Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion. Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre Discounts at our YWCA Hotel Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $35.02 per hour

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by

September 18, 2025,

to:

Danielle Elkerton, Director of Housing, Housing and Violence Prevention

535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8


Email: delkerton@ywcavan.org




We're committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We're also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcavan.org.




Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies -- only those selected for an interview will be contacted.




Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.




We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish) and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.




YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.