USER GUIDE FOR THE MEMBER SECTION OF FHCQ.COOP

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Your membership with FECHIMM gives you privileged access to fechimm.coop. Your co-op has a page that will allow you to increase your visibility with the public and individuals looking for an apartment. All the member-tenants in your co-operative can also download a number of useful documents for the sound management of your collective business.

CREATE YOUR PASSWORD AND YOUR USER NAME

  1. Go to fechimm.coop.
  2. Click on the ACCESS CODE link
  3. Fill in the access request form and click the SEND button

Once your application is approved, you will receive an email confirming your access. You can then log in to your account with your email address and password.

ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT

  1. Go to fechimm.coop.
  2. Click on the CONNECTION link.
  3. Enter the user name and password in the fields provided.  

ACCESS THE DOCUMENTS RESTRICTED TO OUR MEMBERS

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  1. Click on DOCUMENTS in the top menu of the page.
  2. Click on DOWNLOAD on the right side of the selected document.

To find a document, you can scroll through the list or perform a full-text search using the FILTER tool.


TO OBTAIN AN ACCESS CODE TO EDIT YOUR PAGE

To update your co-op's web page, the person responsible for this task in your co-op must register to obtain an access code. He or she must then write to diffusion@fechimm.coop to obtain the necessary clearance to do it. The request must be submitted by a member of the board of directors.

Once this request has been approved, you will receive an email confirming your access to your page’s management tool.

TO MODIFY YOUR PAGE

Log into your account and click the EDIT link for the version you want to update (English or Français).

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Insert your texts in the various fields provided for this purpose. Unless errors have occurred, do not modify the fields already filled in.

In the field OUR CO-OP, we suggest that you include general information on your co-operative (its history, its mission, its contribution to the community, its special features, etc.).

The field INFO MEMBER should be reserved for information concerning your members (announcing a co-op chore, an associative activity or a general assembly, etc.). Be careful not to publish confidential information, as your page is accessible to the general public.

The field INFO FOR THE CANDIDATES is reserved for the information you want to send to people who want to become members of your co-operative. We suggest that you describe your selection criteria and specify the procedure to follow. If your co-operative targets a particular clientele, make it clear. This will simplify your selection process.

DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH

You can add a file to upload to your page. We suggest that you attach an application form for individuals wanting to become members of your co-operative. This form can be in Word or PDF format.

PROGRAMS

Do not modify the information already entered in these fields unless they contain errors. If your co-operative is no longer bound by an operating agreement and no subsidy is available for low-income tenants, please mention it in the field PROGRAM DESCRIPTION.

CHARACTERISTICS

Check the characteristics that apply to your co-op.

  • PSBL-P : Check if your co-operative falls under the private non-profit program in which all housing units are subsidized.

  • Housing available : Check if your co-operative has at least one housing unit for rent.

  • Available appartments count : Enter the number of units to rent.

  • Reduced mobility: Check if your co-operative is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Use the field text to describe the level of accessibility (access to the co-operative, number of adapted units, elevator, housing characteristics, etc.).

NEAR BY

Check the characteristics that apply to your co-operative.

TYPES OF DWELLINGS

Check the boxes corresponding to the type of dwellings in your co-operative.

CONTACT

Enter the contact information you wish to make available to the public and to the candidates wanting to become member-tenants.

IMAGES

You can add two images to your page

  • Thumbnail : the picture that will represent your co-operative in the search page
  • Image : the main picture that will appear at the top of your page

Upload any picture of your choice, they will automatically be adjusted to the appropriate formats. If your picture appears pixelated, you probably used an image too small. Most digital cameras on the market will allow you to take pictures of acceptable size and resolution.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you have any difficulty updating your page, please contact us at communications@fhcq.coop or by phone at 514 843-6929 ext. 238.