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Building Manager

  • Burnaby, BC
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 19, 2026
  • 1 position

$30,000–$33,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Apply by
Oct 16, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
30 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level

Job summary

The Building Manager oversees daily building operations, including maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring a positive living experience for tenants. Responsibilities also include managing tenant move-ins, rent collection, and coordinating with contractors for repairs.

Job details

Description About FirstService Residential: FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, career training, and support for continued professional development. Experience being part of a high-performing team with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential. Job Overview As a Building Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the building to ensure an excellent living experience for tenants. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to think quickly on their feet, have excellent task and time management, problem solve and create great relationships and a sense of community within the property. Key Responsibilities Regular interactions with tenants and the Property Manager to discuss the building operations, and to address concerns and issues; Clean common areas to keep them pristine; Inspect common building areas and identify required maintenance, including mechanical, security, garbage/recycling, laundry, landscaping, etc. Perform minor building and suite maintenance and repairs, and coordinate contractors / trades to perform more extensive maintenance work and emergency repairs; Rent available suites – Advertise vacancies, screen applications and properly complete tenancy paperwork; Schedule and supervise tenant move in / move out activities, perform regular suite inspections, maintain records of suite repairs, and ensure vacant suites are ready for new tenants; Collect and deposit rents and security deposits. Shifts Available 30 hours a week, flexible Skills And Qualifications Previous experience with rental buildings is an asset At least two years of Building Manager experience is required Excellent written and oral command of the English language is necessary in order to be able to work efficiently and communicate appropriately with our clients and our support staff. Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing with Property Manager, Tenants and Support Staff Experience with maintaining building and mechanical systems, and basic handyperson skills are strong assets Physical Requirements Ability to patrol the property including stairs, hallways, interior, and exterior Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (wind, heat, cold, rain, etc.) Ability to lift 50 pounds Ability to use standard building equipment (vacuum, climb a ladder, mob, handyperson tools for minor maintenance, power washer, leaf blower, etc. Compensation $30,000 to $33,000 annually Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, highlighting your qualifications and the reasons why you think you would be a good fit for our company. Please ensure your resume has a valid number and email address you can be reached at. FirstService Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. It is our policy to promote equal employment opportunity for all current and prospective associates. This applies to all employment-related matters, including the recruitment process, hiring decisions, compensation and benefits. We are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is based on respect and preserves the dignity and rights of everyone in the organization. If you have questions before or during the application process about our equal opportunity workplace, please reach out to our Recruitment team. IN2018 Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics. Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company. Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com. Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.

What you’ll do

The Building Manager oversees daily building operations, including maintenance, cleaning, and ensuring a positive living experience for tenants. Responsibilities also include managing tenant move-ins, rent collection, and coordinating with contractors for repairs.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of building management experience and strong communication skills in English. The role requires physical capability to perform maintenance tasks and patrol the property.

Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Career training • Professional development

Listed skills

  • Time management · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Cleaning · Preferred
  • record keeping · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • maintenance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Building management
  • Task management
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Maintenance
  • Mechanical systems
  • Handyperson skills
  • Cleaning
  • Tenant relations
  • Rent collection
  • Contractor coordination
  • Suite inspections
  • Record keeping

Job areas

  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Construction

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