The Grande Spirit Foundation (“GSF”) is a non-profit organization that provides quality housing care for seniors and families in the Grande Prairie area.

We seek a dedicated professional to join our team as the Director of Projects and Maintenance Management.

Your role will be crucial in our efforts to provide quality housing care for seniors and families in the area and the region.

The main responsibility of this exciting new position shall be leading the ongoing residential and multiresidential projects for GSF. This includes maintaining and evaluating all GSF’s facilities and strategic financial and business planning for this division and its projects. This role offers professional growth and development opportunities, as the individual will collaborate with the Chief Administrative Officer and executive management to develop and execute short-term and long-term projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and prepare the scope of work for all project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Review and select RFP, tenders/bids, evaluate/score proposals and prequalification of subcontractors/vendors
• Manage internal and/or external contractors or trades, including trade contractor site meetings, RFPs, invoices, and control document process
• Review project drawings, documents, and specifications
• Manage consultants and the trade contractor deliverables for project closeout
• Collaborate with the senior management team to develop budgets for facilities, maintenance, and projects
• Asset management aspects of the organization
• Report regularly to senior, executive, and board levels on the organization's project status, with the ability to meet its strategic and facility, maintenance, capital and asset objectives metrics
• Develop policies and procedures for facilities and maintenance, budgeting, forecasting, and project tracking.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of working experience in project management with a clear understanding of design and construction practices and methodology, sizeable complex project delivery and partnerships.
• Previous exposure to capital and project budget planning for projects is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legislative guidelines, various construction methodologies, project management models, relevant codes, contract law, and regulations, plus familiarity with regulations related to senior housing.
• Experience leading the preparation of bids, RFPs, tenders and tender awards, and cost estimation
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities with a successful track record of engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in civil engineering focused on residential and/or multi-residential construction or building project management is preferred.
• Professional certifications or working towards certifications such as PMP, P.Eng., ASET, CET.
• Excellent computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a valid Driver's License and a reliable mode of transportation travel to project sites around the Grande Prairie region

Perquisites:

Grande Spirit Foundation provides amazing incentives, such as Competitive compensation with Exceptional Health and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance and an RRSP matching option, great vacation and Work/Life balance incentives, support for Professional Development, and the ability to work in a Progressive and Innovative organization.

If This Is The Career For You, Please Apply With A Cover Letter At: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Grande Spirit Foundation is looking for a well-balanced AP/AR expert to demonstrate their skills to our Finance and Accounting team, where everybody counts!

1. Do you love being Compliant?
2. Ohhh…are spreadsheets your life?
3. Can an accounting department save the world through peace, goodwill and reconciliations?

If you answered all these questions with a YES, this contract was made for you!

This essential full-time position reports to the Finance Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable, rent receivable, entries to the general ledger, monthly reconciliation of client accounts, and general support in the administrative office. The successful candidate will be able to prioritize and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with exceptional detail. Please note that this position requires excellent communication skills and will maintain positive relationships between the management team, employees, and residents.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly accounts payable as approved by authorized managers
• Handle monthly rental charges and payments, manage the collection of arrears
• Coordinate and process multiple utility accounts for over twenty-five locations
• Manage EFT for monthly rent payments and associated documentation
• Administer general ledger adjustments as approved by the Financial Controller
• Post accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Purchase Order database management
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for approval
• Input of different costs to the database, requests and additions/deletions of service
• Provide backup to Payroll & Benefits as required
• Ensure operational compliance with all applicable legislation standards and operational procedures
• Assists in interesting side quests as required

Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years' experience in accounting and experience in a non-profit or property management financial background is considered a strong asset.
• Post-secondary in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting/Payroll
• A combination of training with experience will be considered in place of formal educational
• Must have skilled experience in AP/AR
• Skilled with computer software, Microsoft Office365, and SharePoint
• Excellent understanding of computerized accounting systems and payroll software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with an ability to multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Incentives:

Grande Spirit Foundation provides:

• Competitive compensation and Work/Life balance
• Supportive in Professional Development and ongoing training for all levels of staff
• The ability to work in a Progressive and Innovative organization
• This position could be subject to an extension of the contract as necessary

Interested? Then apply to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Grande Spirit Foundation would like to thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only those selected for the interview will be contacted. The grande Spirit Foundation hires based on merit and is committed to employment equality.

We encourage all qualified persons to appply.

Please note that the successful candidate must pass a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.