Live-In Building Manager 1029 Talbot ApartmentsLocation: St. Thomas, OntarioType: Full-Time (Live-in Preferred)Compensation: $55,000 About the RoleWere looking for a warm, reliable, and community-minded Building Manager (or couple) to join the heart of our operations at 1029 Talbota brand-new 162-unit apartment community in St. Thomas.This is not your typical superintendent position. This is a relationship-driven, on-site leadership role focused on helping residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home.Start Date & TimelineStart in July 2025 to: - Learn the building layout and systems- Support the leasing team - Assist with deficiency review and organizing warranty documentationBe fully embedded by August 1, when resident move-ins begin. Continue in a full-time, on-site leadership role moving forward.Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Occupancy (July - August 2025):- Learn the building layout and familiarize with all unit types and common areas- Assist with tours and lease signing- Help review deficiencies and organize warranty documents or contracts- Begin establishing relationships with incoming residents and tradesPost-Occupancy (August 2025 and beyond):- Be a welcoming, reliable presence for residents- Triage maintenance requests and dispatch trades- Conduct light repairs and cleaning- Maintain a visible daily presence through walk-throughs and inspections- Support move-ins and move-outs- Show vacant units when needed- Respond to after-hours issuesCommunity Engagement- Personally welcome new residents with a note or small gesture- Coordinate small-scale social events like bingo nights, coffee gatherings, holiday socials- Track and acknowledge birthdays or milestones- Help build a sense of belonging and long-term connection to the buildingIdeal Candidate (or Couple)- Warm, people-first personality, and excellent communication skills- Organized and proactive with a customer service mindset- Comfortable with light maintenance or coordinating services- Emotionally intelligent and trustworthy- Experience in residential buildings, hospitality, or customer service- Interested in being part of a mission to make 1029 Talbot feel like home- Tech-savvy and comfortable using property management software and digital tools for communication, reporting, and schedulingCompensation- Live-in housing credit toward a unit at 1029 Talbot- Full-time salary, competitive and commensurate with experience- Potential for additional bonus based on tenant satisfaction and retentionIf you or someone you know is a great fit for this role, wed love to hear from you. You can appy via Linkedin, reach out via our leasing office( https://www.highlandsapartments.ca) or visit our Facebook page (Highlands Apartments St. Thomas).
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Building Manager