Michelle Bellavance
Val Caron,Ontario
Summary
I have been a property manager in co-op housing for over 28 years. I am hardworking, energetic and highly organized with a talent for multitasking and problem solving. I am well versed in member relations, working with a board of directors, property maintenance, social housing legislation and funding partner requirements.
I am passionate about co-op housing. I am skilled in coordinating co-op, board and membership requirements, co-ordinating maintenance, handling administrative tasks and resolving conflicts efficiently.
I am effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
I excel in developing efficient policy and procedures. I offer a blend of strong financial management, and interpersonal skills, and am eager to learn and grow with the co-op movement.
Je suis bilingue. J’ai été à une école française jusqu’à la onzième année. Je suis fière d’être française mais ma première langue est anglaise. Je suis capable d’avoir une conversation, lire et écrire le français. J’ai travaillé pour une co-opérative française pour plusieurs années alors mes lettres, procès-verbaux et la langue des réunions était française. J’ai ausi pris un cours de traduction pour m’améliorer.
I have always been loyal to CHF and its mission.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager
Les maisons co-operative Val Caron
11.2022 - Current
- Work with Board of Directors to manage 40-unit townhouse complex
- Financial management, communication, governance and operations of the co-op
Property Manager (HSA Non-profit)
Capreol Non-Profit Housing Corp.
07.2019 - Current
- Work with Board of Directors to manage 20-unit HSA and 20-unit affordable housing senior apartment building complexes’
- Financial management, communication, governance and operations of the non-profits
Property Manager (HSA co-op)
Raiffeisen Co-operative Homes Inc.
05.1998 - Current
- Work with Board of Directors to manage 60-unit family complex with both apartment building and townhouse units
- Plan, maintain and manage property within operating budget
- Maintain a full set of computerized financial records, produce regular financial reports, prepare budgets and complete the year end
- Accounts receivable and payable, and collection of bad debts
- Respond to tenant, Board, Committee and applicant inquiries
- Prepare and send out tender packages, gather information from contactors and present recommendations to the Board of Directors
- Act as Board liaison between local agencies such as Fire Department, Police, City, insurance companies, inspectors, etc
- Advise the Board of any property safety concerns and recommend improvements
- Negotiate contracts between contractors, staff and the Board
- Purchase equipment, tools and material as required
- Ensure the terms of the Social Housing Reform Act, occupancy agreement, by-law and policies are met
- Conduct property inspections, assess work, hire contractors / staff and oversee the completion of maintenance
Interim Co-op Property Manager (FC1 Federal Co-op)
Place Vercheres
03.1999 - 07.2018
- Short term contract to manage 80-unit family complex with apartment building and townhouse units
Co-op Property Manager (HSA co-op)
Silo Co-operative Homes Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Work with Board of Directors to manage 36-unit family apartment building complex
Property Manager (HSA co-op)
Ashwood Co-operative Homes Inc.
10.2004 - 11.2005
- Work with Board of Directors to manage 44-unit family townhouse complex
Interim Bookkeeper (HSA non-profit)
Centreville Non-Profit
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Short term contract to maintain a full set of computerized books for 54-unit apartment building complex
Property Manager (ILM co-op)
Co-operative Aile-Nord Inc.
08.1997 - 11.2004
- Work with Board of Directors to manage 52-unit family complex with both apartment building and townhouse units
Executive Assistant
Laurentian University Students General Association
08.1991 - 11.1996
- Work for student council, minutes, liaise with students/membership, marketing, correspondence
Education
Certificate in Housing Management -
Institute of Housing Management
Accounting Courses
Cambrian College
OAC Diploma -
Sudbury Secondary School
06.1989
grade 12 diploma -
College Notre Dame
Greater Sudbury, ON06.1988
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Newviews and Newviews Maintenance, e-mail, Simply Accounting, Service Manager's Rent Cafe
- Property management expertise with inspections, routine maintenance, project oversight, reports to Board, Service Manager and membership
- Strong financial management with computerized bookkeeping, financial budgeting and reporting, preparing budgets, and year-end information for the auditor
- new construction development experience having developed 2 affordable housing complexes in 2010 and currently working to build a 108 unit co-op
- Knowledgeable in Co-op and Housing Legislation including the Housing Services Act, Duty to Accommodate, Tenant Protection Act, Co-op Corporations Act, Co-op By-laws
- Organized the Independent Co-ordinators Association of Sudbury for 10 years, was part of the Service Managers local rule reference group with the Social Housing Reform Act was put in place, have chaired many membership meetings at different co-ops in the Sudbury area and facilitated membership or Board meetings,
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team or independently
- Bilingual Proficiency (french and english)
- Effective time management and meetings coordination skills
- Staff supervising and contract coordination skills
Application
02/28/25, Program Manager, Co-operative & Planning Services, Ontario Region, CHF Canada, Talent@chfcanada.coop
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Property Manager
Les maisons co-operative Val Caron
11.2022 - Current
Property Manager (HSA Non-profit)
Capreol Non-Profit Housing Corp.
07.2019 - Current
Co-op Property Manager (HSA co-op)
Silo Co-operative Homes Inc.
01.2013 - 09.2015
Property Manager (HSA co-op)
Ashwood Co-operative Homes Inc.
10.2004 - 11.2005
Interim Bookkeeper (HSA non-profit)
Centreville Non-Profit
09.2004 - 05.2005
Interim Co-op Property Manager (FC1 Federal Co-op)
Place Vercheres
03.1999 - 07.2018
Property Manager (HSA co-op)
Raiffeisen Co-operative Homes Inc.
05.1998 - Current
Property Manager (ILM co-op)
Co-operative Aile-Nord Inc.
08.1997 - 11.2004
Executive Assistant
Laurentian University Students General Association
08.1991 - 11.1996
OAC Diploma -
Sudbury Secondary School
Certificate in Housing Management -
Institute of Housing Management
Accounting Courses
Cambrian College
grade 12 diploma -
College Notre Dame
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