Live-In Building Manager 1029 Talbot Apartments Location: St. Thomas, Ontario Type: Full-Time (Live-in Preferred) Compensation: $55,000 About the Role Were 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 & Timeline Start in July 2025 to: - Learn the building layout and systems - Support the leasing team - Assist with deficiency review and organizing warranty documentation Be fully embedded by August 1, when resident move-ins begin. Continue in a full-time, on-site leadership role moving forward. Key Responsibilities Pre-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 trades Post-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 issues Community 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 building Ideal 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 scheduling Compensation - 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 retention If 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( visit our Facebook page (Highlands Apartments St. Thomas).
Job Title
Building Manager