Property Operations Lead

About this role

Requisition Number: PROPE002366 Type: Internal/External – Full-Time (Indeterminate) Hours of Work: 40hrs per week; Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience. , plus a generous benefit and Pension Package Location: Vancouver, Gastown Deadline: Noon July 31, 2026 About Us:  Atira Development Society builds, operates and maintains housing throughout the Lower Mainland to meet the need for safe, appropriate and affordable housing. Our property management services include services to strata corporations, developers, rental property owners, non-profit housing, and housing cooperatives in Greater Vancouver.  About the Job: The Property Operations Lead oversees the day-to-day operations of an assigned portfolio of supportive housing, affordable housing, market rental properties, and commercial spaces. The role coordinates leasing, occupancy, rent-up activities, tenant and resident concerns, and eviction processes in accordance with Atira's policies and regulatory requirements. The Property Operations Lead maintains operational records and reporting, including funder reporting systems, and works closely with property owners, tenants, residents, contractors, funders, and internal teams to ensure properties are well maintained, compliant, and operating efficiently while supporting positive tenancy outcomes.     About You: You are aligned with Atira’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy and bring a strong commitment to anti-oppression and intersectional practice. You understand the impacts of colonialism, especially in Canada, including the legacy of the residential school system, and you approach your work with cultural humility and respect. You are comfortable working in a harm reduction environment and supporting people who may be experiencing substance use and/or mental wellness challenges. You support those who choose abstinence while recognizing abstinence is just one option among many.  You are inclusive and affirming of people of all genders, including transgender, Two-Spirit, intersex, transfeminine and non-binary individuals, and understand the realities of gendered violence, misogyny, systemic barriers and how these harms disproportionately impact women. You are sex worker positive – you understand sex work, including survival sex work, as part of a broader social, economic, and gendered context and bring an approach grounded in respect, autonomy, and dignity. You treat others with fairness and respect, challenge practices that conflict with shared values, and contribute to a supportive, accountable team environment. You inspire others through your commitment to anti-violence and promoting equity, prioritize the needs of the communities we serve, and challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability. You take smart risks and make thoughtful, timely decisions. Lived experience and connection to the community served are assets. Atira encourages applications from individuals whose lived experience reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Programs specifically serving First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women and children, hiring preference will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women. You Have/Will be Required to Have: * Relevant post-secondary education and/or training in combination with a minimum of three years' experience working with people who are facing multiple forms of oppression including but not limited to violence, abuse, homelessness, poverty, and racism. * Operational/administrative management, planning, organizing, human resources, analytical and communications, counseling/social services knowledge and skills are typically acquired through the completion of a university degree or equivalent skill-based training combined with directly related experience. * Demonstrated working knowledge of related community and provincial programs and supports is required. Administrative and supervisory experience is required. A minimum of three years' experience providing one-to-one support to individuals who have experienced trauma and crisis is mandatory. * Experience in residential and/or commercial property operations, tenancy administration, leasing, occupancy management, and regulatory compliance is required. Demonstrated proficiency in property management and housing information systems, including maintaining tenancy records, occupancy data, reporting requirements, and other operational documentation, is an asset. Experience using Yardi or similar property management software is preferred. * All positions are subject to a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check  * A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle while on shift  Application Process: Please provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira.ca/careers for a current list of postings.