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Community Land Trust (CLT) is the social-purpose real estate developer owned by British Columbia’s co-operative housing sector. We champion housing solutions that create, preserve and steward permanently affordable homes for people and households of all ages, incomes, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Aligned with the purpose and goals of the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC, our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating, preserving and advocating for co-operative communities residents are proud to call home.
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Executive Director
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia (Hybrid)
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Description
Based in Vancouver, Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer focused on creating communities people are proud to call home. Established in 2015, CLT is a member of the CHF BC group of social enterprises, with over 3000 occupied homes and a further 800 in development. Today, CLT has a real asset portfolio of approximately $1.25 billion, with $35 million in operating budgets and a team of 48 staff. CLT stewards its real estate, asset management, development, and finance portfolios with access to shared corporate services of the CHF BC group.
Our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating and advocating for inclusive communities that residents are proud to call home.
The salary range for this position is $195,000 to $230,000 per year, plus a potential bonus and a suite of competitive benefits.
Purpose of the Position
Reporting to the CEO of CHF BC, the Executive Director (ED) drives the growth and impact of CLT’s housing portfolio, overseeing new developments, acquisitions, and redevelopments to maximize affordability and sustainability of non-market and community-based housing in BC. The ED stewards CLT’s financial health, working with the Director of Finance to secure investments, manage budgets, and ensure CLT’s long-term viability. A strategic and inspiring leader, the ED fosters a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace, mentoring a high-performing team dedicated to CLT’s mission. Building and maintaining key strategic partnerships, the ED engages with co-ops, non-profits, government agencies, lenders, investors, and community leaders to expand CLT’s reach. With a strong focus on governance and risk management, the ED ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial obligations, upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability. As a key spokesperson of CLT, the ED advocates for community-led housing solutions, representing the organization at industry events, in the media, and with policymakers to drive systemic change.
Key Responsibilities
As a strategic and results-driven leader, you bring a strong track record of guiding organizations through growth and complexity. You have a deep understanding of real estate development, particularly in multi-unit residential and mixed-use projects, and are well-versed in financing models for non-market housing. Your leadership style is both visionary and hands-on—you set clear strategic priorities while ensuring effective execution. With exceptional organizational management skills, you oversee complex projects, align diverse teams, and drive operational excellence. Financially astute, you navigate investment and partnership agreements with confidence, ensuring long-term sustainability. A clear and persuasive communicator, you engage community partners across sectors, articulating CLT’s mission and impact with credibility and influence. Most importantly, you are committed to fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture that delivers tangible, lasting results in affordable housing.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Community Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Community Land Trust throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer creating permanently affordable housing solutions for people, with a focus on co-operative housing. We currently hold a portfolio of 3,000 homes and commercial spaces across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island, with many more under construction and active development.
Our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating and advocating for inclusive communities that residents are proud to call home.
Purpose of the Position
You will be joining a dedicated team of motivated professionals as we steward existing projects, develop new properties, and work with partners to affect change in the affordable housing sector.
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Property Accountant will be responsible for a portfolio of income-producing properties (IPP). The Senior Property Accountant will work closely with our property management team and will be the main point of contact with respect to financial matters with various stakeholders.
SKILLS AND abilities
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of ASNPO
Audit experience would be considered an asset
Strong analytical and financial skills
Strong attention to detail
Proven ability to meet deadlines and lead multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent technical and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work effectively in a team and individual setting
Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Minimum 3 days per week in the office)
requirements
Relevant post-secondary education in accounting and/or commerce
Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping in the real estate industry
Experience in property management focusing on residential income producing properties
Hands-on experience with data entry/accounting software, preferably Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (formerly Sage Timberline) or Yardi Voyager
Strong preference for candidates who have previous exposure to the real estate industry and non-market housing sectors, with a focus on the co-operative housing sector either professionally or academically
Designated CPA or actively enrolled in the CPA program would be considered an asset
Key Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Preparing monthly financial statements for assigned IPP
Reconciling inter-company transactions, bank accounts, A/R, A/P and general accounting transactions
Preparing journal entries, month-end adjustments, and account reconciliations
Preparing monthly budget variance analysis
Preparing month-end and year-end working files
Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits
Communicating with vendors and internal teams to investigate, analyze, and collect missing financial information
Documenting and maintaining complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
Assisting, preparing and presenting operating budgets
Mentoring and training junior team members
Review financial statements on a monthly or quarterly basis
Attend Board meetings and general membership meetings as required
Performing other related duties, as assigned by the finance department
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Community Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Community Land Trust throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Based in Vancouver, Community Land Trust (CLT) is a social purpose real estate developer focused on creating communities people are proud to call home. Established in 2015, CLT is a member of the CHF BC group of social enterprises. CLT stewards its real estate, asset management, development, and finance portfolios with access to shared corporate services of the CHF BC group.
CLT currently has more than 40 co-ops in their portfolio, with more than 3,000 occupied homes and another 800 homes in development or under construction in Victoria, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Kelowna and North Cowichan.
Over the past 10 years, CLT has grown significantly, building their own real estate, development, asset management, and finance divisions. Today, CLT has a real asset portfolio of approximately $1.25 billion, with $35 million in operating budgets and a team of 48 staff.
Our team of skilled industry professionals is focused on creating and advocating for inclusive communities that residents are proud to call home.
Purpose of the Position
Reporting directly to the Executive Director and working closely with the Director of Real Estate and Asset Management, the Asset Manager is responsible for maximizing the value and return on real estate assets. The Asset Manager focuses on ensuring that real estate assets operate efficiently and identifies opportunities to enhance property values, ensures alignment between capital plans and maintenance/repair priorities. They will build and maintain productive relationships with the development and finance teams and business partners and industry contacts.
SKILLS AND abilities
Knowledge and experience in asset management, capital planning, portfolio management
Knowledge of project management best practices, particularly budgeting, scope, time management, and procurement
Ability to build and leverage relationships with funders and other stakeholders
Ability to prepare business cases and funding proposals
Ability to read and understand legal documents and construction plans
General knowledge of building codes and systems
Knowledge of advanced building mechanical systems considered an asset
Well organized, multitasking, and prioritizing skills with the ability to work on multiple projects at any given time with tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to undertake research and analysis related to managing capital assets
Ability to perform duties with limited supervision and to demonstrate excellent administrative and time management skills to effectively coordinate a variety of competing tasks as well as organize and manage workloads and set priorities
Ability to use standardized software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and customized in-house database programs
Ability to develop, coach and guide staff members and build collaborative teams
Excellent communication skills
EDucation and Experience
A minimum of five years’ experience in architecture, construction, building science or engineering in building systems/mechanical engineering or a related field
A minimum of seven years’ experience on duties relating to the operations and/or management of large complex buildings
Training and experience in project management, budgeting, estimating, and procurement. CAPM or PMP are considered an asset
Training and/or experience in capital planning, portfolio planning, asset management, and property management, real estate development, planning, design, construction management or engineering are considered an asset
Experience writing funding proposals, working with government funders and experience writing technical reports
Experience working in a charity or non-profit context is considered an asset
Key Responsibilities
As a member of our growing team, your responsibilities will include:
Asset Management
Lead the analysis of all capital costs
Ensure asset management compliance according to the property’s underlying agreements
Assist property management on planning and authorizing capital expenditures for budget compliance
Maintain accurate and up-to-date work schedules and associated support activities on capital projects
Monitor and report status of capital projects during the building and project lifecycles
Assist with the tendering process for renovation projects and verifying that all necessary paperwork has been submitted
Support the development of project scope, proposal, estimate, and change notices
Coordinate the procurement process and contracting documents, including Request for Quotations, Technical Bid Evaluations, Engineering Work Packages
Ensure the project execution plan and quality management plan are adhered to and documented
Ensure appropriate and sufficient insurance coverage for assets
Capital Planning
Ensure alignment between capital plan and maintenance/repair priorities
Prepare 5-year capital asset plans in coordination with the finance department
Maintain capital budgets / replacement reserve plans for every building, monitoring reserve expenditures and reporting on variances from budgets
Plan and forecast future replacement reserve allocations
Establish and maintain an asset inventory for all buildings, including building condition assessments (BCA) and depreciation reports.
Ensure depreciation reports and property appraisals remain current
Liaise with funders and stakeholders to gain access to renewal programs and services
Analyze and integrate data gathered from asset database, maintenance staff, energy audits, building condition assessments, engineering studies, vendors, CMHC and BC Housing to determine capital planning and replacement strategies
Represent CLT in stakeholder discussions around capital renewal and asset planning
General
Prepare annual budget for capital assets and presenting to the finance department
Participate in quarterly financial reviews with Directors and Managers
Perform other related duties as required
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Community Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Community Land Trust throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
