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Based in Vancouver, Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer focused on creating communities people are proud to call home. Established in 2015, CLT is a member of the CHF BC group of social enterprises. CLT stewards its real estate, asset management, development, and finance portfolios with access to shared corporate services of the CHF BC group.About the ClientCLT currently has more than 40 co-ops in their portfolio, with more than 3,000 occupied homes and another 800 homes in development or under construction in Victoria, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Kelowna and North Cowichan.Over the past 10 years, CLT has grown significantly, building their own real estate, development, asset management, and finance divisions. Today, CLT has a real asset portfolio of approximately $1.25 billion, with $35 million in operating budgets and a team of 48 staff.Our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating and advocating for inclusive communities that residents are proud to call home.About theOpportunityReporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Director of Real Estate and Asset Management, the Asset Manager is responsible for maximizing the value and return on real estate assets. The Asset Manager focuses on ensuring that real estate assets operate efficiently and identifies opportunities to enhance property values, ensures alignment between capital plans and maintenance/repair priorities. They will build and maintain productive relationships with the development and finance teams and business partners and industry contacts.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a member of our growing team, your responsibilities will include:Asset ManagementLead the analysis of all capital costsEnsure asset management compliance according to the property's underlying agreementAssist property management on planning and authorizing capital expenditures for budget complianceMaintain accurate and up-to-date work schedules and associated support activities on capital projectsMonitor and report status of capital projects during the building and project lifecyclesAssist with the tendering process for renovation projects and verifying that all necessary paperwork has been submittedSupport the development of project scope, proposal, estimate, and change noticesCoordinate the procurement process and contracting documents, including Request for Quotations, Technical Bid Evaluations, Engineering Work PackagesEnsure the project execution plan and quality management plan are adhered to and documentedEnsure appropriate and sufficient insurance coverage for assetsCapital PlanningEnsure alignment between capital plan and maintenance/repair prioritiesPrepare 5-year capital asset plans in coordination with the finance departmentMaintain capital budgets / replacement reserve plans for every building, monitoring reserve expenditures and reporting on variances from budgetsPlan and forecast future replacement reserve allocationsEstablish and maintain an asset inventory for all buildings, including building condition assessments (BCA) and depreciation reports.Ensure depreciation reports and property appraisals remain currentLiaise with funders and stakeholders to gain access to renewal programs and servicesAnalyze and integrate data gathered from asset database, maintenance staff, energy audits, building condition assessments, engineering studies, vendors, CMHC and BC Housing to determine capital planning and replacement strategiesRepresent CLT in stakeholder discussions around capital renewal and asset planningGeneralPrepare annual budget for capital assets and presenting to the finance departmentParticipate in quarterly financial reviews with Directors and ManagersPerform other related duties as requiredEducation and ExperienceA minimum of five years experience in architecture, construction, building science or engineering in building systems/mechanical engineering or a related fieldA minimum of seven years experience on duties relating to the operations and/or management of large complex buildingsTraining and experience in project management, budgeting, estimating, and procurement. CAPM or PMP are considered an assetTraining and/or experience in capital planning, portfolio planning, asset management, and property management, real estate development, planning, design, construction management or engineering are considered an assetExperience writing funding proposals, working with government funders and experience writing technical reportsExperience working in a charity or non-profit context is considered an assetSkills and AbilitiesKnowledge and experience in asset management, capital planning, portfolio managementKnowledge of project management best practices, particularly budgeting, scope, time management, and procurementAbility to build and leverage relationships with funders and other stakeholdersAbility to prepare business cases and funding proposalsAbility to read and understand legal documents and construction plansGeneral knowledge of building codes and systemsKnowledge of advanced building mechanical systems considered an assetWell organized, multitasking, and prioritizing skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at any given time with tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to undertake research and analysis related to managing capital assetsAbility to perform duties with limited supervision and to demonstrate excellent administrative and time management skills to effectively coordinate a variety of competing tasks as well as organize and manage workloads and set prioritiesAbility to use standardized software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and customized in-house database programsAbility to develop, coach and guide staff members and build collaborative teamsExcellent communication skillsCompensation$107,000 $130,000/year. Salary commensurate with experience.Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and education reimbursementDavid Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.