General Manager

General Manager

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Reference #JL-18303

Halifax Harbour Properties is a hardworking, family-owned business. Their mission is to successfully position themselves amongst the leading property management teams in HRM. They strive to set a standard for exceptional client relationships by providing tenants with comfortable, affordable and well-maintained homes in the heart of Halifax and Dartmouth. On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join their team of dedicated professionals in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

Operational Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of a portfolio of residential and commercial rental properties.
• Provide leadership / vision and manage employees in: Administration, Marketing/Leasing, Accounting, Maintenance, etc.
• Manage and lead administrative team for all residential tenancy hearings / issues.
• Establish procedures to create operational efficiencies in the portfolio including managing budgets to ensure maximum profitability.
• Oversee HR responsibilities including performance evaluations of employees.
• Enhance workplace culture - optimize company culture to drive results as a team and improve overall employee satisfaction.
• Oversight of regulatory compliance including fire inspections, building code, safety, and any other requirements.

Tenant Experience:

• Oversee staff to manage existing tenant relationships and implement techniques to attract the best possible tenant candidates.
• Research, develop, and implement new products or services to enhance the company's offerings to tenants.

Community Engagement:

• Develop and implement a Community Engagement strategy with key stakeholders: tenants, advocacy groups, and the general public in order to stay connected in the community.
• Regularly assess the company's position in the marketplace and generate ideas to enhance the company's offerings.

Qualifications

As the ideal candidate, you possess a minimum of five (5) years of residential and commercial property management, with at least (3) years of management experience leading a team. You are an individual who sees the big picture, acts decisively, and focuses on creating an energized and collaborative environment. People-focused, you seek out and understand the needs, perspectives and motivations of clients and team members alike. Strong financial acumen and experience reviewing budgets, CAM reconciliations, and other types of related financial reports, along with familiarity with building systems, lease negotiation, documentation, and administration, will be key to success in this role. Experience using a property management accounting platform, such as Yardi, Rent Manager, Door Loop, etc. will be preferred. A bachelor's or advanced degree as well as strong communication skills (written and verbal) are essential.

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If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Neaves, Consultant, at [email protected] or

Jeff Lanthier, Partner, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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