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Tofino Staff Accommodation Development - Recruiting Interested Businesses and Organizations

Jen Dart

The Tofino Housing Corporation is looking to recruit 4-10 businesses (or Organisations) who need new or would prefer different Staff Accommodation for their employees. The THC will work with the group of businesses over the next 2-3 years to find a site, investor/developer and operator. The Staff Accommodation will be financed and developed by the investor/developer and operated on contract. Each business will be charged a monthly rental and operating fee and will charge their employees how much rent they feel appropriate. 

What? A new purpose-built building or buildings designed to meet the staff accommodation needs of the participating businesses  

Bed / Unit Types? Will depend on the needs of the participating businesses. Could be shared dorm-style rooms with communal kitchens, 1 bedrooms with shared kitchens or small 1 or 2 bedroom independent units.

How Many Beds / Units in the Development? Will depend on the needs of the business group, but anticipate needing at least 30 + beds before initiative will be viable.

Where? We need to find a willing landowner partner, but we have some ideas where it might go. Mostly likely the land will need to be rezoned. 

Cost? To be determined but in the range of $700-1400 per month (lease fee + operating fee) depending on bedroom, unit and building style. Our goal is to negotiate the best deal for the participating businesses. 

Next Steps?

  • Contact Ian Scott at 250-884-6202 or execdirec@tofinohousingcorp.ca by February 14th, 2020

  • If you decide you are serious about participating then you or a representative need to attend a founders meeting on February 18th. Contact Ian Scott for time and location.  

  • If you like what you hear at the founders meeting you will need to follow up and sign a Commitment Letter and pay a commitment fee to the THC (expected at $500-$1000 per room) to cover costs associated with securing an agreement with a developer/investor.. 

  • March 2nd on. With Commitment Letters in-hand THC works to find investor/developer and willing landowner. Offers are presented to the group of businesses for consideration.  

Ian ScottInterim Executive Director
Tofino Housing Corporation
execdirec@tofinohousingcorp.ca
(c) 250-884-6202