Careers
We didn’t get to be one of the best and fastest growing self storage companies in Western Canada by accident. Our secret is great people. We’re good because we have talented, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals who thrive on providing exceptional customer service. We are always on the lookout for quality people to join our team. If you are committed to offering customers the very best self storage experience, we are interested in hearing from you. In return, we offer a high level of personal responsibility and plenty of opportunities to learn further skills and expand your career.
We’re a great place to work
Positions are available, from time to time, at our 15 storage locations in Greater Vancouver and Calgary. Our goal is to match individuals to positions that best suit their goals, backgrounds and skills.
Maple Leaf Self Storage has been serving Canadian families and businesses for 40 years. Maple Leaf Self Storage is a leading national self storage developer, owner and real estate manager with over 16,000 tenants in our 15 stores in Western Canada. Eleven of our stores are located in Metro Vancouver and four are located in Calgary. We believe in giving back and are proud to support many not-for-profit organizations through our Community Partner and Ambassador programs.
We’re a great place to work. Many of our team members have been with us for years and have had opportunities to take on new and exciting challenges along the way. We have a culture based on CARE and assist many worthwhile non-profits such as Children’s Wish, Starlight Children’s Foundation, and Urban Native Youth through our Community Partners Program.
Current Opportunities
How to Apply:
If you are a personable individual who enjoys people, new challenges and variety in your day, we would love to have you on our Maple Leaf team! Interested applicants are invited to send their resume and cover letter to [email protected] in Word or PDF format. Visit us on Facebook @mapleleafstorage. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for an interview.
Assistant Store Manager (Full Time) – Commercial Dr – British Columbia
We are currently seeking a strong, experienced and motivated Assistant Store Manager for our Maple Leaf Self Storage Commercial store.
The Assistant Store Manager must have excellent leadership and team building skills and the ability to inspire, coach and support their team. You will work closely with the Store Manager and together will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day business operation, including maximizing locker revenues and retail sales, minimizing delinquencies, ensuring exceptional customer service, growing referral business and maintaining a clean, well-maintained and professional looking storage facility. Much of the focus will be on growing the building’s revenues and occupancy. This will require you to implement strong sales processes and to keep abreast of the competitive marketplace so that we can pro-actively manage standard rates and revenues. The Assistant Store Manager will also be expected to collaborate with the head office sales and marketing team and other Maple Leaf store teams in areas such as marketing, leasing and business development. The Assistant Store Manager will also work with the Head Office Operations team and the Store Manager to provide some assistance with the day-to-day management of Maple Leaf Business Centre which is located next to Commercial.
Our ideal candidate is very sales-focused, possesses excellent customer service and organizational skills and has a solid background in hospitality, sales and/or property management. A background in self storage is not required. The ideal candidate has held leadership and supervisory positions in the past and has a proven track record of success. The candidate must have strong management and communication skills and the passion to grow and develop the self storage business. The candidate must be very comfortable working with computers and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Familiarization with accounts receivable collections and strong people skills is extremely important. Knowledge and experience with basic building maintenance and operations is very desirable.
We offer our candidates an excellent compensation package, which includes:
- a competitive salary
- non-contributory medical, extended health and dental benefits
- bonus programs and employee discounts
- employer-matched RRSP program after two years of employment
- paid vacation time
- life insurance
- opportunities to advance at Maple Leaf Self Storage
This is a full time, five-day-a-week position. Workdays are typically four weekdays and one weekend day. There is some scheduling flexibility. Our offices are typically open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm seven days a week. Our offices are closed on statutory holidays.
Customer Service Solutions Specialist (Full Time) – Multiple Stores, Coquitlam / Tri-cities BC (2 positions available)
We are looking for a quality person to join our exciting and successful business as a Solutions Specialist. This individual will work at Maple Leaf properties located in the Tri-Cities area and will require access to a reliable vehicle.
If you are a sales-oriented, self-starter, who believes in making a personal connection and who enjoys problem-solving, this could be your next role. As a Solutions Specialist, one of your main roles will be to work with our clients to find the very best solutions for their needs. This could include finding the perfect unit size, providing information on how to properly pack and store items, and connecting them with movers and other resources. You would also work with our existing clients to ensure that their storage experience is positive and memorable. Our goal is to ‘help people create space in their lives’.
Our business uses technology extensively, so comfort using MS Office and web-based software would be an asset. Effective communication skills and the ability to work with a small team is essential.
What you’ll get to do:
- Work with our clients to recommend the very best solutions for their storage needs
- Provide outstanding customer service in person, over the phone and by email
- Follow-up on inquiries, confirm reservations, rent storage units, prepare rental documentation and update client database
- Sell/upsell high-quality retail merchandise such as boxes, locks and other moving supplies
- Complete daily administrative duties and reports
- Collect rental payments and follow-up on outstanding accounts
- Perform daily inspections of rental units to ensure that they are clean, properly locked and client ready
- Maintain property appearance by cleaning spaces, sweeping, removing debris, organizing moving carts, etc.
What we offer:
- A great career with an established company in a rapidly growing industry
- Competitive wages and incentive/bonus programs
- Career progression with vocational training, management sessions and mentoring
- A fun, caring and supportive work environment
- A comprehensive, non-contributory health and benefits package
- A Company RRSP Savings Plan with employer contributions
- Reasonable working hours – flexible shifts between 8:30am and 6:00pm
- Life Insurance – two times your annual salary
- Employee discounts on storage and merchandise
Who we are looking for:
- A High School diploma and/or some post-secondary education
- A proven background in customer service and retail sales
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Good telephone manner
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software applications
- Energy, enthusiasm and pride in your work
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Access to a reliable vehicle and a clean drivers abstract
- Ability to work weekends