Operations - Facilities Operations Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - RainCity Housing and Support Society

RainCity Housing and Support Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

RainCity Housing operates on the stolen, unceded, ancestral, traditional homelands of the Xwməθkwəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ Nations in so-called Vancouver, the q̓íc̓əy̓, q'wa: n̓ƛ'ən̓, kwikwəƛ̓əm, qiqéyt, SEMYOME, Stó꞉lō, and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxw Nations in so-called Lower Mainland, and the shíshálh in so-called Sunshine Coast.

About Us - A home for every person
RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to advance social equity by building upon the strengths of our community and of each individual.

With a goal of providing a home for everyone, RainCity's programs sustain relationships, strengthen communities, and make change for people experiencing homelessness, mental health, trauma, and substance use issues.

You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Benefits:

5 days of paid leave for Indigenous Employees for Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual events per year
8 weeks of paid leave for gender affirming care for medical procedures for transgender and gender diverse employees, cumulative total
Employerpaid benefits for regular Parttime and Fulltime employees:
Unlimited Physiotherapy and $1,000/year coverage for Massage
Vision Care, Dental Care, Prescription Drugs, Naturopath, Acupuncture, Chiropract, Group Life Benefit $50,000, Long Term Disability, and Unlimited OutofProvince and OutofCountry Emergencies

Position Summary

The Facility Operations Coordinator (FOC) is a hands-on position with responsibility for coordinating the administrative, maintenance, materials management, and housekeeping facets in around 80 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to people that are long-term residents of the Downtown East Side community.

This position performs building maintenance functions and inventory control, rent collection and tenant intake/exit. The Facility Operations Coordinator supervises janitorial staff and liaises with the Program manager and support staff. The position may require some evening work.

It requires understanding and supporting the mission and values of RainCity Housing and the models/methods of supporting the clients including Housing First and Harm Reduction.

Job Competition # cas

Closing Date:
Midnight, March 22, 2024

Job:
Facilities Operations Coordinator, Facilities, Casual

Salary Range:
$ $33.18 (BCGEU, Grid 35)

Hours: 0 bi-weekly

Work Site:
Various Programs in Coquitlam, Fraser Valley, Vancouver, Richmond, and Sunshine Coast.

Start Date:
As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS
Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering, and lived experience of mental illness/addiction/homelessness.

Minimum education and experience include:

Grade 12 and Building Manager (Residential) Certificate
2 years related experience.
Knowledge of WHMIS principles and safety protocols, WHMIS certification preferred.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
First Aid/CPR training and Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate related equipment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; including sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work with a variety of tenants. Demonstrates understanding of oppression and marginalization as related to homeless individuals.
Able to complete a variety of computerbased paperwork and administration duties. Computer literate in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Able to enforce RainCity Housing and tenancy requirements in a sensitive manner, in consultation with Support Workers
Physical ability to carry out the work including perform heavy cleaning duties and able to use a dolly to move heavy items such as kitchen appliances.
Ability and experience doing small repairs such as repairing holes in drywall, installation of toilets and other plumbing fixtures.
Basic understanding of HVAC systems, wiring and electricity, conventional and electronic lock systems
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize and manage their workday so that work is completed in a timely manner despite interruptions.
Ability to identify an emergency and respond appropriately.
Must wear steel toed footwear when appropriate, and other safety equipment when needed such as eye and head protection.

Diversity
RainCity Housing serves a diverse group of people, and we need a staff group that reflects this diversity. People of diverse backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.

As we work towards building a diverse staff team, we are particularly seeking applicants who identify as being Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, applicants with personal lived expertise, and 2SLGBTQ+ identified people.

Inclusion and creating a safer space

Inclusivity and support for people with differing abilities

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