Job Opportunities
Request for Proposal -Bookkeeper
Fieldstone Co-op
Fieldstone Co-operative Homes is an 67 unit 6 storey apartment and townhouse co-op in the Cabbagetown area of Toronto near Parliament and Wellesley. We are a multicultural and LGBT positive community that singles, couples, families with children and seniors call home.
The bookkeeper works with and reports to the Co-op’s Co-ordinator. The job will take approximately 6 hours per month.
Responsibilities include:
General bookkeeping, including:
- Cash disbursements
- Payroll
- Monthly bank reconciliation
- Financial reports and assistance with annual operating budget
- Year end audit work
Candidates should have:
- Strong accounting skills and experience
- Computer proficiency in NewViews
- Understanding of Federally funded co-ops
- Experience in the Co-op sector (preferred)
- Ability to work during the office hours of the co-op co-ordinator
Fieldstone Co-op is committed to equity in employment and encourages people from diverse groups to apply.
Application Deadline: July 2, 2009
Please submit bookkeeping proposal stating experience and proposed rate of pay by Thursday, July 2 to:
michelle@coophousing.com
or
Board of Directors
Fieldstone Co-op Homes
c/o 658 Danforth Avenue, Suite 306
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 5B9
Attention: Michelle Arscott
No phone calls please. Thank you for your interest in the position but only
those chosen for an interview will be contacted PDF
Summer Gardener- Position for Students
Arcadia Co-op
Arcadia is an artist’s housing co-operative located on Queens Quay West in downtown Toronto. We are hiring a gardener for six weeks. This is a summer student position.
Duties: To take care of flowers, plants, grass, shrubs, and trees in all the Co-op’s common areas, including weeding, cultivating, watering, and pruning.
To assist in developing an ecological landscaping plan and program for Arcadia Housing Co-operative.
To work with the gardening volunteers and the co-op’s maintenance worker in caring for the grounds.
Job Requirements:
Have an interest and experience in gardening/caring for the environment
Have a good work ethic/ be reliable, punctual, self-motivated
Be able to do physical labour
Have the ability to work well with others
Conditions of Work:
Start Date: July 13
End Date: August 21
Hours: 30 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $12.00 per hour
Eligibility:
You must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of your employment.
Have been registered as a full time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
Be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
Please submit your resume by email to arcadiahousing@rogers.com,
or by fax to (416) 260-1261.
While we thank everyone for applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline for applications is: June 30th
Full Time Co-ordinator
Fieldstone Co-op
Fieldstone Co-operative Homes is an 67 unit 6 storey apartment and townhouse co-op in the Cabbagetown area of Toronto near Parliament and Wellesley. We are a multicultural and LGBT positive community that singles, couples, families with children and seniors call home.
We are looking for a Co-ordinator to manage the day-to-day operation of the
co-op and work closely with the Board of Directors and Committees. The
Co-ordinator is expected to work 35 hours a week with one to two evening
shifts for attendance at meetings.
Responsibilities:
- Financial planning and control
- legal issues, arrears and subsidy administration
- Property maintenance and development
- Membership administration
- Corporate affairs management
- General office administration
- Supervision of maintenance worker
- Community Development
Qualifications:
- minimum of 5 yrs experience managing the operations of a housing co-op.
- Excellence in financial management
- Experience in supervising staff and overseeing contractors.
- Experience in the development and management of operational plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software, NewViews and HMWorx.
- Good knowledge of the Section 95 Operating Agreement and the Co-operative Corporations Act
Experience in acting as a resource and support for the Board of Directors, committees, and for community development work.
Excellent writing skills for minutes taking at meetings and preparation of correspondences and reports
Committed to working in a multicultural, diverse and mixed income community
Fieldstone Co-op is committed to equity in employment and encourages people from diverse groups to apply.
A competitive salary and CHF Canada benefits package will be offered.
Application Deadline: July 2, 2009
Please submit your resume with cover letter in writing by email to:
michelle@coophousing.com
or
Board of Directors
Fieldstone Co-op Homes
c/o 658 Danforth Avenue, Suite 306
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 5B9
Attention: Michelle Arscott
No phone calls please. Thank you for your interest in the position but only
those chosen for an interview will be contacted PDF
Property Manager/Co-Op Manager
Community First Development Inc
Community First Development Inc., is a leading Property Management company offering a variety of property management services to the Co-operative and Private Non-Profit communities. Established in 1995 with a focus on building healthy & supportive communities that reflect the diversity and unique character of each site; CFDI has grown to manage over 25 sites across the GTA. We are currently seeking resumes for Part-time and Full-time Property Managers/Co-Op Managers to work from a variety of locations across the GTA.
Reporting to the respective Senior Property Manager, these positions oversee and administer operational tasks in managing assigned Properties within the Non-Profit/ Co-operative Housing environments.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains overall financial accountability and day-to-day administration, maintenance and financial viability of Properties assigned.
- Ensures facility is properly maintained in accordance with contractual requirements, CFDI and local building standards by conducting regular building inspections, managing maintenance staff and property capital projects.
- Manages activities of all staff, provides appropriate training and direction to ensure the efficiency of the operations.
- Provides technical knowledge, support and makes recommendations to Board representatives, CFDI management to ensure compliance to various legislative standards and ensures good governance is maintained by all respective parties.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 yr College diploma with Business Administration/ Building Maintenance focus or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years Property Management experience preferably in the Co-op/ Non-Profit housing environment
- Sound knowledge of SHRA, RTA and Co-operative Corporations Act (as applicable) related regulations is an asset
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office environment, Yardi experience is an asset
- Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail
- Flexibility to work Monday to Friday with some evening hours required
Please submit your resume to via mail, fax or email to:
Community First Development Inc,
2171 Avenue Rd, Suite 303,
Toronto, ON
M5M 4B4
Attn: Human Resources
Email: HR@cfdi.ca; Facsimile 416-932-9435
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co-op Internship-6 month position
Homestarts Inc
Homestarts Incorporated is a non-profit, community based organization. Founded in 1978, we offer management, maintenance, consulting and development services to housing co-operatives and non-profit housing groups. Currently, we provide services to more than 40 co-op and non-profit clients located in cities throughout southern and south western Ontario.
We are currently looking to fill the position of Cooperative Intern who will be based at our head office in Mississauga, as well as assisting at various co-operative housing properties staffed by Homestarts. The
position commences May 25, 2009, is full-time (35 hours per week) and has an hourly wage of $12.50 + 4% vacation pay. Due to specifics of the internship, which is co-ordinated through the Ontario
Cooperative Association, applicants must fit all the following criteria:
between 15 and 30
out of school
college or university graduate
not on EI benefits
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred
A brief job description follows:
Accountability
The Co-operative Intern will be accountable to the Manager, Human Resources & Administration.
Supervision and Reporting
The Co-operative Intern will be supervised by and report directly to the Manager, Human Resources & Administration.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the Co-operative Intern shall include:
- administrative support work at Homestarts’ head office in Mississauga;
- temporary staff relief and administrative support work at client housing co-operatives
located throughout the GTA, Halton, Peel and Hamilton/Niagara areas as required.
The responsibilities of the Co-operative Intern shall include:
Wordprocessing, Spreadsheet, preparation, sending and receiving faxes, photocopying, cerloxing proposals, telephone, reception, filing, internet research, ordering office supplies, record keeping, preparing bank deposits, preparing cheque requisitions and writing cheques, and other duties as assigned.
**PLEASE NOTE: FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED**
Should the above position be of interest, please email nmaloney@homestarts.org
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Co-op Coordinator GTA
Homestarts Inc
Homestarts Incorporated is a non-profit, community based organization. Founded in 1978, we offer management, maintenance, consulting and development services to housing co-operatives and non-profit housing groups. Currently, we provide services to more than 40 co-op and nonprofit clients located in cities throughout southern and south western Ontario.
We are currently looking to fill the position of Co-op Housing Coordinator in Toronto. Applicants
must have experience in and knowledge of co-op housing management including:
- Administration
- Property management
- Marketing
- Financial management
- Rent-geared-to-income subsidy
- Community development, governance and organization
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal as well as verbal and written
communication skills, along with the ability to work independently by continuously re-evaluating priorities and handling stress in a very busy work environment. You must be proficient with computer software programs, including Word and Excel while experience in NewViews and HMWorx software would be an asset.
- Please contact Nicky Maloney, Manager Human Resources & Administration by email at:
nmaloney@homestarts.org
We thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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