Access Worker Student - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Community Housing

Ottawa Community Housing

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Who we are:

Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) is the largest community housing provider in Ottawa and the second largest in Ontario. We are a non-profit organization providing social and affordable housing to more than 32,000 tenants within various communities.

We aim to be a leader at providing safe and affordable homes to tenants in our communities in the City of Ottawa.

OCHC has been recognized as one of the
National Capital Region's Top Employers for six years in a row due to its innovative and proactive programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee health and wellness and corporate culture.

OCHC is committed to creating equal opportunities for all employees and celebrates the diversity of its workplace as it mirrors the diverse communities within our beautiful city.

By working together, we foster the growth of our team as well as the communities we serve.

WE ARE PROUD BECAUSE EVERY DAY WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE

What we offer:

Being an employee of OCHC you will have the chance to
make a positive impact where it matters and help
your community in more than one way On top of that, you will have access to
flexible work options, professional development, health & wellness programs and more

What we seek:

OCHC is currently seeking a dedicated Access Worker Student to join and provide support to the Asset Management team.

Under the guidance of the Director, Project Implementation, the Access Worker Student will ensure lawful access to OCH buildings and tenant units for various needs across the portfolio.

Access Worker Student with OCHC:
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Providing a safe and comfortable place for our tenants to call home is a main priority of our organization.

As the Access Worker Student,
you will be an essential part of our objective
to keep our communities safe by providing lawful access to tenant rental units** in accordance with policy and procedure.

As an Access Worker Student, some of the things you will do include:

Ensure the proper handling and security of building and unit keys.
Liaise with contractors on arrival and departure times.
Open building/unit doors and secure doors upon exit/completion of work or inspection.
Delivery of written notices to tenants for lawful entry to rental units.
Ensure the completion of required documentation, including for unit access, inspections, and maintenance.
Promptly report all workplace accidents or incidents and unusual or dangerous work conditions.

As an Access Worker Student, you can look forward to:

Work in collaboration with staff and partners.
Interactions with OCH tenants and members of the community.
Get to know more about OCH communities.

What you bring:

Education & Experience:

Completion of a minimum Grade 10 or equivalent
Minimum of three (3) months related experience, including experience providing customer service in challenging environments.
Understanding of the diverse needs, abilities and social, economic, cultural, and other factors present in OCH tenant communities.
Knowledge of MS Suite and other standard corporate software.
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, statutory requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to area of work.

Skills and abilities:

Ability to work under stressful conditions and remain calm in difficult situations.
Ability to deliver strong customer service and contribute to good public relations.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Effective organization and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated ability to operate basic hand tools and equipment such as ladders in a safe manner.
Oral fluency and reading and writing abilities in English is required.
Oral fluency and reading and writing abilities in French is an asset.

Other requirements:

Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
Valid "G" driver's license and use of a vehicle for business purposes
Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Work conditions:

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) on-site position.

OCH is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please notify Human Resources and we will work with you to jointly address your needs._
Location:

Ottawa