Hightide - Facilities Operations Coordinator - Sechelt, Canada - RainCity Housing and Support Society

RainCity Housing and Support Society

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Sechelt, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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

ABOUT US RainCity Housing is an organization that makes a difference in people's lives.

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

We invite you to be a part of the change.

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

Job Competition # job

Closing Date:
midnight, August 9, 2023

Job:
Facilities Operations Coordinator, Sechelt Hightide Modular Housing, Permanent, Full-Time, 1.0 FTE

Salary Range:
$31.54-$33.18 (BCGEU, Grid 35)

Hours: 75 bi-weekly

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break

Work Site:
Sechelt Hightide Modular Housing

Start Date:
As soon as possible
Job Summary

The Facility Operations Co-ordinator is a hands-on position with responsibility for coordinating the administrative, maintenance, materials management, and housekeeping facets in single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals located in Sechelt/BC.

This position performs building maintenance functions and inventory control, rent collection and tenant intake/exit. The Facility Operations Co-ordinator 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.

Reports to:
Maintenance Manager

Works closely with:
Program manager and staff.
Program

Opened in April 2019, Sechelt Modular housing provides 40 units of single room occupancy (SRO) housing to low-income individuals 19 years of age or older who live in the community, have a history of homelessness and who need additional support services to maintain housing.

This supported housing program is staffed by a combination of support workers, including an Indigenous Cultural Liaison Support Worker and a Peer Services Support Worker

QUALIFICATION
Many forms of education and experience are valued, including volunteering and lived experience of mental illness / addiction/ homelessness; Minimum education and experience includes:

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

Key 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 work day 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.

Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.