We are looking for a Housing Coordinator to join our team and make an impact in the lives of women and children in the Region of Peel. This position is a full time, 1 year contract (with a possibility for extension), with a start date of April 1st, 2026.
About Us
Armagh empowers women and children escaping violence the opportunity to rebuild safe and independent lives, while advancing community-focused solutions for lasting change. We provide safe transitional housing and comprehensive supports to help them overcome the devastating effects of abuse and redefine their future.
We’re a team of passionate professionals working collaboratively to advance gender equity, healing, and independence, through a trauma-informed, values-based approach that is focused on empowerment and community-centered impact. At Armagh, you're not just doing a job, you’re contributing to systemic change.
Our team is grounded in compassion, integrity, and the belief that every woman and child deserves a future free from violence.
About the Role
As a Housing Coordinator, you’ll support the Housing Manager in managing the transitional housing program and overall property maintenance at Armagh. This role is a combination of people interaction, administrative tasks and active work in residential property management.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the property, maintaining the front office, signing visitors in/out and ensuring a welcoming and safe environment.
- Handle incoming communications and deliveries, including calls, emails, mail, packages, food orders and redirect or distribute them as needed.
- Operate the postage mailer system and manage postage supplies to facilitate outgoing mail.
- Maintain up to date records of resident information, filing systems, supplier contracts and agreements.
- Prepare and complete bank deposits.
- Support the Housing Manager in administrative tasks such as sending out notices, scheduling resident interviews, corresponding with potential residents, preparing resident agreements, intake folders, and letters of offer for new residents.
- Calculate and handle rent collection using Region of Peel’s Rent-Geared-to-Income Guide and following documented processes.
- Record housing rent payments and report any outstanding rent to the Housing Manager monthly.
- Handle purchasing tasks, including uploading and coding invoices and receipts.
- Ensure units are stocked and move-in ready, assisting with move-in and move-out procedures.
- Conduct weekly property walkthroughs, quarterly unit inspections and coordinate repairs and follow-ups with the Housing Manager and program leads.
- Perform basic maintenance tasks in apartments, such as unclogging toilets, sinks, and changing light bulbs, as needed.
- Manage and undertake the weekly garbage and recycling at the property as per Peel Region schedule.
- Coordinate winter shoveling and summer landscaping with contractors ensuring safety for all residents and staff.
- Maintain inventory of the office equipment and building maintenance supplies, placing orders as necessary to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Ensure smooth operations of the office, ensuring a comfortable working environment for staff and arranging for repairs when needed.
- Assist Housing Manager with calendar management, scheduling, and meeting coordination.
- Provide 24-hour notices to residents for relevant events or activities.
- Participate in on-call rotation as required.
- Be part of the Joint Health and Safety Committee, meetings and inspections.
About you
You’re an empathetic, organized and collaborative professional who loves variety and moves seamlessly through different priorities. You’re great at pivoting and adapting to different scenarios and comfortable with ambiguity, rolling up your sleeves when needed.
- University or college degree, or specialized training in management, property management, non-profit management, social services, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years' experience working in a similar role, especially in the housing services, property management or nonprofit industry.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships effectively.
- Proficient in Google Suite, Outlook, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful, with a keen eye for accuracy.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
- Reliable and adaptable with a strong skillset to follow through and take accountability.
- Proven capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Proficiency in property maintenance and resident services practices.
- Experience in office management and administrative tasks.
- Genuine compassion and empathy for the needs of women and children affected by violence,
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet job demands and on-call situations.
- Possession of a Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Certificate and willingness to maintain clearance requirements throughout the course of employment.
- Access to a reliable vehicle and possession of a current unrestricted driver’s license is an asset.
- Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance Certificate and maintaining of clearance requirements during course of employment
Physical and Mental Effort
Based on the work schedule, the frequency of the following tasks will vary according to need:
- Work independently and with frequent interruptions
- Changing priorities and workflow to accommodate needs of others and scheduled/imposed timelines
- Using a computer, monitor and other office equipment
- Carrying / lifting materials, donations etc. using stairs or elevator
- Ability to lift unsupported up to 40lbs
- Work effectively with people of varied background including from corporations to contractors.
What we can offer you
At Armagh, we focus on creating a culture of inclusion, respect, supportive leadership, accountability and collaboration.
The annual salary for this role is $54,600, plus:
- 3 weeks vacation annually, with an additional week in lieu of on-call rotations.
- 12 sick/personal days annually to support your health, well-being, and life outside of work
- On-site schedule with one work from home day monthly, contingent upon client needs
- Extended health, dental, vision, life, AD&D and employee assistance benefits.
- Wellness and lifestyle partnerships with GoodLife Fitness and Perkopolis.
- Monthly team meetings, wellness activities, annual staff retreats.
- Professional development opportunities and team workshops
- Purpose driven, diverse, collaborative and wellness focused culture
What to Expect in our recruitment process
- Application review and phone screen call with People and Culture Manager
- Virtual panel interview with hiring leads/managers
- In-person interview with key team players, supervisors and Executive Director.
- Reference and background checks
- Offer of employment
Armagh is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the human rights code throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us of your accommodation needs and we will ensure they are respected throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis until the most suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit a brief letter of interest and résumé outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying through indeed application portal or email to: jannies@armaghhouse.ca
Join our team, share our commitment to creating better futures for women and children!