Leader, Housing Solutions

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As a Leader, Housing Solutions, you will be assigned to an established portfolio and guide a team of dedicated and passionate professionals in developing and implementing affordable housing strategies, policies, research, and programs. Your collaborative efforts will focus on creating and enhancing affordable housing opportunities in Calgary. Primary duties include:

• Oversee the implementation and administration of the Home is Here: The City of Calgary's Housing Strategy within your portfolio.
• Coordinate project management and offer content guidance to ensure projects are well executed, meeting deadlines, and staying within budget.
• Create and advocate for legislative, policy, program changes, and funding required to address low-income and affordable housing needs.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners (such as public agencies, foundations, committees, non-profit organizations) as well as all levels of government to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness.
• Develop and deliver recommendations to Council on affordable housing initiatives.
• Participate in the annual business planning process and work to establish and implement operational business plan objectives, strategies, and actions.
• Facilitate human resource functions for your team including recruitment, interviewing, and selection, onboarding, training, professional development, and annual goal setting.

Qualifications

• A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Social Work, or a related field is required. A graduate level degree will be considered an asset.
• At least 8 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, housing experience and project management, including supervisory experience is required.
• Experience working with residential housing policy, applicable federal programs, provincial legislation, and municipal levers to meet housing needs is preferred.
• A professional designation in project management will be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of housing markets and demonstrated experience using data to make informed decisions related to policy and strategy will be an asset.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and engagement skills accompanied by strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.
• You can manage multiple, constantly shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated political and business acumen accompanied by proven leadership, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

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