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Director, Building Services

Closing Date:  May 2, 2025

Salary: Negotiable, based on experience & qualifications; includes comprehensive benefits package

Hours:  37.5 hours per week

Reports to:  Executive Director

Winnipeg Housing provides affordable housing to families and individuals in Winnipeg.

The Director, Building Services coordinates the operational maintenance, life safety systems, and capital management of the corporation’s residential assets.

A full listing of properties can be found on our website at www.whrc.ca.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a high school graduate with some post-secondary education (college, university, vocational etc. or equivalent experience) and have 2 to 5 years’ experience with maintenance management for residential buildings.

The incumbent will also have the following additional skills/qualifications:

• Computer skills; including at minimum a proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational time management skills, able to conform to shifting priorities and demands
• Good knowledge of building systems such as mechanical, fire safety, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret building drawings and plans.
• Experience with coordinating trades.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities
• Knowledge or experience with capital planning and budgeting

Desirable:

• Be familiar with the Residential Tenancies Act and landlord/ tenant responsibilities.
• Experience with property management or capital management software.
• The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and be physically able to attend sites to perform inspections and oversee work under progress.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This is a coordinating position and will not require the successful candidate to perform the work with some minor exceptions. The main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following list:

• Manage/coordinate the security/life safety systems in all buildings
• Coordinate the routine maintenance in each building.
• Assist with Capital planning.
• Coordinate delivery of capital maintenance projects.
• Contract negotiation for building maintenance services
• Assist with developing and maintaining workplace health and safety policies.

Applicants are asked to send a cover letter with resume to info@whrc.ca referencing Director, Building Services in the subject line. Consideration may be given to underfill this position with lesser qualifications.

We thank all who apply however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Volunteer Board Member

Full job description 

Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation (WHRC) is currently looking to fill one (1) volunteer board position. This is a great opportunity to support WHRC as we lead the way, in bringing positive changes to the lives of individuals and families throughout Winnipeg neighbourhoods by providing affordable housing. 

About the board position 

We currently have a strong engaged board with a range of experience and perspectives. We want to continue to grow as the Corporation continues to grow. 

We are looking for one (1) new Board Member to serve a three (3) year term.

Whom shall either have: 

1. An Indigenous or Metis background; or 
2. Became a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen, in each case within the last ten (10) years. 

Experience working in the community, on a Non-Profit Charitable Corporation board or working with people is an advantage but not required. We strive to remove barriers to participation.  

Roles and responsibilities of the Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation Board of Directors: 

• The board is ultimately responsible for the governance of the organization. 
• The board is responsible for selecting, hiring, and evaluating the Executive Director. 
• The board must answer legally for the affairs of the corporation. 

Commitments of Board committee volunteers: 

• Be committed to Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation mission, vision, and values. 
• Attend meetings – Board meetings are usually bi-monthly. 
• Be informed – directors receive a package of background reading for each board meeting a week before the meeting. 
• Declare conflict of interest – you must declare when a decision may benefit you, your relative or your firm in a way not common to the rest of the Board. 
• Share responsibility for Board decisions and the Board’s process – participate in discussions, participate in at least one Board committee, respect the chair, and respect the decisions of the group, even when you don’t agree with the majority. 
• Maintain confidentiality – strict confidentiality must be kept about personal information about tenants, potential tenants and employees, and any legal proceedings that the Board may be involved in. 
• Attend meetings – Board meetings are usually bi-monthly on a weekday with lunch provided. You must give advance notice if you cannot attend or will be late. 

If you are interested in this position, or want more information, please send an email referencing Board Posting in the subject line to info@whrc.ca 

Thank you, 

Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Expected start date: As soon as position is filled 

Onsite Caretaker

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary: $17.00 hourly wage – unionized position
Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Reports to: Property Manager

Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corporation (WHRC), incorporated in 1978, is a Non-Profit Charitable Corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors and is involved in the development and management of affordable housing and community support. WHRC’s mandate as a housing developer is to continue our efforts to bring about positive change in the lives of families and Winnipeg neighbourhoods. Our goal is to work closely with communities and residents to determine housing needs and to provide assistance in accomplishing community affordable housing goals.

Position Summary:

The Caretaker is relied upon as a point of contact for all building residents. Further, he or she ensures the property is maintained and well-kept at all times. The incumbent will be responsible and perform the duties of the position with a helpful and friendly disposition.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a high school graduate or academic equivalent. The incumbent will also satisfy the following additional skills/qualifications:

The incumbent will also satisfy the following additional skills/qualifications:

• Patience and the ability to deal with stressful situations and circumstances
• Able to conform to sifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to communicate effectively with tenants, fellow staff members and contractors – must be able to read and write in English
• Physical and mental ability to perform a full range of cleaning, maintenance, security and administrative duties – must be able to life at least 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform minor home maintenance task
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear criminal record abstract
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle – preferred

Desirable:

• Knowledge of or experience working in not-for-profit housing
• Experience or knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act and landlord requirements thereunder

Duties & Responsibilities:

The following listing is not exhaustive but does highlight some of the positions main responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintenance of common areas (vacuuming, grass cutting, snow shovelling etc.)
• Moving items (possible heavy lifting)
• Minor in-suite maintenance tasks as required
• Generally monitor assigned buildings and related security
• Record keeping (snow shoveling log, assigned key log, etc.)
• Suite turnover reports – move-in/out condition reports and spec sheets
• Be available during 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Be available to respond to emergencies not during regular business hours
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate should have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license and be physically able to attend construction sites to perform inspections and supervision of work under progress.

Applicants are asked to send their cover letter and resume referencing Caretaker in the subject line to info@whrc.ca or by mail to 104 – 60 Frances St. Winnipeg MB R3A 1B5. Your cover letter & resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.