Job description
Beaver Hall Artists’ Co-operative is a 24-unit, live-work building designed to meet the needs of working visual artists. We currently have an opening for a permanent, part-time co-op housing administrator.
Job Type: Onsite, Part-time (21 hours/week)
Work days: Three days
Compensation: $40/hour
Location: Downtown Toronto
Start date: mid-December
Deadline to apply: 31 October 2026
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the board of directors, the co-op housing administrator is responsible for the management of the building, liaising with our commercial tenant, and providing support to the board and co-op members.
Duties include:
● Managing the co-op’s finances including budgeting, audit process, forecasting, arrears management, and daily operations
● Ensuring that the co-op meets its legal obligations
● Maintaining full occupancy of the co-op, in compliance with by-laws and the Landlord and Tenant Board
● Supporting good governance in the co-op by the board and membership
● Hiring and supervising maintenance workers and contractors
● Keeping the co-op in good repair
● Ensuring that all rent-geared-to-income (RGI) applications are processed in accordance with by-law and government regulations
● Ensuring that the co-op has access to resources necessary to achieve its mandate
● Attending board meetings, preparing board/AGM/GMM packages, and taking minutes
● Responding to all inquiries by both members and non-members
● Maintaining respectful and good relationships with members
Requirements:
● Minimum 5 years co-operative housing or non-profit property administrative experience
● Financially literate with strong property management skills
● Must have knowledge of the Social Housing Reform Act, federally funded co-operatives, and the laws and legislations that apply to housing co-ops
● Proven knowledge of co-op housing governance and building maintenance
● Experience liaising with co-operative housing agencies is strongly desired
● Proficient with NewViews, Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook
● Experience with Yardi is an asset
● Must be able to work independently and multitask
● Effective English oral and written communication skills with strong computer skills
● Able to work effectively within a diverse community
● Excellent problem solver, with the ability to use discretion when making decisions
● Experience working with committees and a board of directors
● Experience hiring and managing maintenance workers and contractors
● Mandatory background and criminal record check
This position is for an independent contractor who understands that affordable and secure housing is often a significant barrier for most artists. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
To apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter as a single PDF by Saturday, October 31, 2026 to beaverhallhiringcommittee@gmail.com, with “APPLICATION: Co-op Housing Administrator” in the subject line.
NO PHONE INQUIRIES.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Early applications are encouraged.