Mainstreet Employment Opportunities
Security Guards
Toronto
Mainstreet Equity Corp is hiring persons qualified as Security Guards for its high rise rental apartment buildings in Toronto.
Successful candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Willing to work 24/7 rotating shifts
- Eligible to obtain Police clearance
- Must have use of a personal vehicle
- Must have a valid basic CPR, Standard First Aid certificate
- Able to walk, stand and sit for periods of up to 8 hours
- Able to commit to up to 60 hour work week
Duties Include:
- Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates and parking garages.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Circulate among visitors, residents, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when office is closed.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
To explore this opportunity in complete confidence, please email your resume, cover letter at recruit@mainst.biz with Security Guard in the subject line. For more information on Mainstreet Equity Corp. please visit our website at www.mainst.biz.
Collections Associate
Mainstreet Equity Corp is a rapidly growing, publicly traded property management company.
We currently have an opportunity for a results-oriented Collections Associate at our Toronto Office. Great opportunity to start working in a highly-regarded organization. In this role, your duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor collections at all Ontario sites
- Communicate with resident managers and regional managers on who to send to tribunal or other action that should be taken
- Ensure all N4’s are issued within first 7 days of the month
- Audit tenant ledgers and ensure correct
- File with tribunal
- Ensure resident managers have delivered notices of filing to tenants or made 3 attempts. Ensure this is documented.
- Prepare files for hearing
- Represent Mainstreet at tribunals
- Deliver results of hearings to tenant, resident manager and regional managers
- File and record outcome in tenant’s ledger
- Follow-up on orders
- Attempt to collect from historic tenants owing rent within 30 days of move out
- Must get commissioner of oath
- Track monthly each delinquency and action taken. To be sent to Regional managers and VP Operations premises
- Communicate with tenants in arrears on continual basis, working out options to clear up delinquencies or vacate
- Any other duties as assigned by Regional Managers
- Cover site offices when necessary
- Act as a back up for Ontario Admin person
Requirement:
- Legal background
- Knowledge in Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledge of Ontario Residential Tenancies Act
- Experience with Landlord and Tenant Bsoard
- Knowledge of Spanish an asset
- Collections Experience
To apply for this role, please send your resume in Word format to recruit@mainst.biz with the position you are applying for in the subject line. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.
Maintenance Technician
Calgary and Edmonton
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Are you ready to join a great team? Mainstreet Equity Corp has had rapid growth and is ready to add Maintenance Workers to their Portfolios across Canada; Candidate might be required to live-onsite. Earn an excellent and very competitive salary (15.56/hr) while adding your strength and experience to an already successful organization.
The ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience, willing to live in one of our buildings and taking care of another building (10 minutes driveway) approx 200 units in total, own vehicle (van),own tools and a POSTIVE TEAM ATTITUDE.
Job Description
- Responsible for Installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, repair appliances, electrical repair, general handyman skills
- Fixtures/Hot water tanks/Furnaces/Boilers and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in residential buildings.
- Will be involved in maintenance work pertaining to residential units; be available on call on a rotation basis to deal with mechanical problems that occur after hours and/or weekends
- Working knowledge of Geo thermal repairs and installation as well as HVAC’s experience is an asset.
To explore this opportunity in complete confidence, please email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to at recruit@mainst.biz with Maintenance Technician/ choice of city in the subject line. For more information on Mainstreet Equity Corp. please visit our website at www.mainst.biz.
Regional Administrative Assistant
Calgary
As Regional Administrative Assistant you will be reporting directly to the Regional Operations Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Answering the office line, first response to residents in regarding to complaints, maintenance, rent payments, etc
- Managing the managers – auditing incoming paperwork, making sure suites are completed for move ins, responding to their inquiries regarding policies & procedures, ensuring MRI is updated properly and accurately
- Overseeing maintenance – marking off work orders, following up with contractors as required, make sure work is done in priority sequence; ordering maintenance supplies
- Processing all incoming applications and move outs – preparing rentalsmen statements for security deposit claims
- Ordering all contractor supplies for renovations
- Welcome letters, lease expiration letters, confirmation letters of NTV sent out to residents
- Maintain the fire dept files, ensure that all properties are up to code on ongoing basis
- Scan & save all paperwork on the Mainstreet server
- Monitoring site collections
- Communicating with resident managers on arrears and deciding course of action to take
- Filing with RTDRS and court
- Representing Mainstreet at RTDRS hearings
- Ensuring judgments are followed up
Requirements:
- You must have a minimum three years of administrative experience, primarily in property management.
- You must have a proven track record of multi-tasking and staying organized in spite of a high volume of work.
- Work well in a fast-paced but friendly environment.
- Attention to detail is required
- Strong word processing skills will keep your head above water.
- The salary will depend upon the experience of the successful candidate.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the property management industry, we are willing to train the candidate with the RIGHT ATTITUDE.
Please email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to in MS Word format to: recruit@mainst.biz. Include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.
Acquisitions Assistant
Calgary Head Office
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Strong service and networking skills
- Leadership and team building skills
- Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act in BC, AB, SK and ON is an asset
- Basic construction and renovations knowledge or experience is an asset
- Residential property management experience is an asset
The candidate will report directly to the President and the COO and will have the following responsibilities:
- Acquisitions
- Research and evaluate macro-economics of emerging markets
- Complete ‘as is’ and pro-forma financial analysis evaluating property’s market value
- Assist in purchase negotiation and preparing offer to purchase
- Liaise with realtor and CEO of Mainstreet during purchase process
- Organize inspections of property for due diligence evaluation
- Request lender approval on new acquisitions
- Manage acquisitions of apartment buildings from offer to closing
- Analyze market trends using data from CMHC, ALTUS and Real Net
- Handle documentation for refinancing while communicating with lawyers and lenders
The ideal candidate will have experience in the property management industry, we are willing to train the candidate with the RIGHT ATTITUDE.
Please email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to in MS Word format to: recruit@mainst.biz. Include the position you are applying for in the subject line. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.
Live-On-Site Resident Managers
Edmonton/Calgary/Toronto/Surrey/Abbotsford/Saskatoon
Mainstreet Equity Corp is recruiting Live-On-Site Resident Managers for a cluster of residents consisting of approximately 150 – 200 suites for all its portfolios.
At least 2 years experience is required with excellent people management skills, Budget preparation and some experience with Capital improvements. Experience with Development/ Construction, Repairs and Maintenance, Accounts Receivable reconciliation, Budget preparation is an asset. The position is supported by well developed processes and procedures plus experienced property management administrative staff support. Must have professional appearance with excellent English communication skills. License is desirable. Knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act is an asset
Must LIVE-ON-SITE!
Excellent Salary, Car allowance plus Benefits depending on experience and qualifications.
Please email or fax resume to recruit@mainst.biz or 403-266-8867 with “Resident Manager/CITY” in subject line.
Leasing Agent
Edmonton/Calgary
Mainstreet Equity Corp, a rapidly growing, publicly trading property management company, is currently recruiting Leasing Agents.
Mainstreet takes pride in developing key management personnel from within the organization and offer excellent opportunities for advancement. The speed that you progress through the levels depends purely on your desire to succeed and advance with the company.
The duties of the Leasing Agent include but are not limited to the following:
- Interaction directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy and NOI
- Provides information about apartments and community to the prospective resident and schedules visits to the community
- Responsible for leasing apartments
- Maintains an accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the community, particularly in areas such as rent and pricing information, vacancies, apartment availability, lease expirations, square footage, etc.The successful candidate must:
- Have a vehicle
- Be familiar with rental leasing process.
- Have at least at least 2 years of sales and or leasing experience.
- Be familiar with internet classified advertising (i.e.: Kijiji and Craigslist)
- Be Computer, email and blackberry familiar.
- Be familiar with tenant screening process.
- Have strong, interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills.
- Be energetic
- Be self motivating and have a flexible schedule.
- Strong communicator and negotiating skills
- Have a persona geared towards salesmanship.
To explore this opportunity in complete confidence, please email your resume and cover letter to recruit@mainst.biz with Leasing Agent/City in the subject line.
Regional Property Operations Manager
Calgary Head Office
Mainstreet Equity Corp is a leading-edge company with a growing portfolio of over 6000 + units across Canada. Our people are vital to our success, and we build teams that are second to none. Our team embraces challenges and is engaged in working together to contribute to our business objectives.
In order to accommodate our rapid expansion, we are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Regional Property Operations Manager for our Head Office at Calgary
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Superior time management and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership and team building skills
- Budgetary strengths and good judgment on capital expenditures
- Basic Construction or renovation knowledge or experience is an asset
- Residential Property Management Experience is an asset
- Microsoft Office, and generally strong computer skills
The candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Training and techniques of Leasing of suites. Leasing suites as required
- Management of Landscaping and improving overall curb appeal
- Ensure cleanliness of buildings. Training of hallway and suite cleaners
- Oversee Resident Managers.
- Handle tenant related concerns and complaints
- Monitor competitor rents to keep updated on rental market
- Inspect properties on a weekly basis
- Obtain quotes from contractors on suite renovation. Learning strong negotiation skills for renovations and any other costs.
- Issue and control of renovations and follow-up with the contractors.
- Training of Resident Managers, Leasing Agents, maintenance and cleaning staff
- Methods of Collection of rent. Training Managers to collect rent. Legal aspects of evictions etc
The ideal candidate will have experience in the Residential Multi-Family real estate industry, but we are willing to train the candidate with the RIGHT ATTITUDE
To explore this opportunity in complete confidence, please email your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to Dipti Sharma at recruit@mainst.biz
Property Manager/ Property Manager Trainee
Toronto/Edmonton/Calgary/Surrey/Saskatoon
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Basic Construction or renovation knowledge or experience is an asset
- Residential Property Management Experience is an asset
- Microsoft Office, and generally strong computer skills
- Superior time management and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership and team building skills
- Budgetary strengths and good judgment on capital expenditures
The ideal candidate will have experience in the Residential Multi-Family real estate industry, but we are willing to train the candidate with the RIGHT ATTITUDE
If this job description mirrors your skills and interests you, please forward your resume with cover letter to recruit@mainst.biz We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview
Renovations Manager
Calgary
What we ask of you
In this new position your mandate will be to manage and concurrently deliver a full spectrum of renovation keeping with the company’s standards for quality and customer service. You will be actively identifying opportunities for physical improvements and inefficiencies related to the operations of our residential rental units, conceptualize and analyze renovations, The successful candidate will manage the assessment and implementation of renovations within budget, and via internal staff, subcontractors, or work with a team of interior designers and/or contractors. The role is varied, challenging and exciting, and involves working with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
Requirements:
- You must have a minimum five years Renovations experience, primarily in residential buildings.
- Is a leader with proven experience managing project teams
- Is extremely well organized and has excellent project management skills
- Has the proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects on time and within budget.
- Works well in a fast-paced but friendly environment.
- Has a curious mind and always looks for a better way to get things done.
Duties
- Controlling and scheduling renovation and purchasing across canada.
- Negotiating all major equipment,appliance,renovation supplies and labour contracts.
- Design renovation specification.
- Design and arrange building improvement programs for on-going upkeep of all properties including hallway,roof,window,boilers and hot water tank.
- Find and bring new contractors/new contracts as needed
- Monitor and maintain cost control on all supplies,contract and contractors
This position is based in Calgary, But the candidate will be required to travel frequently within Canada.
If this job description mirrors your skills and interests you, please forward your resume with “Renovations Manager” in the subject line to Dipti Sharma at recruit@mainst.biz We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
