HAF Program Support Specialist

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Housing Accelerator Fund, the HAF Program Support Specialist is responsible for supporting and assisting the Housing Accelerator Fund Team in the administration, delivery and maintenance of a wide range of housing related programs and activities to meet present and future community housing needs.

The position supports the Housing Accelerator Fund Team in the development and administration of housing programs and may also be required to take the lead on various housing initiatives as required. The position works directly to support housing activities and programs under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). This includes administration of the HAF Capital Grant program, and other grant programs under HAF, supporting the team in the delivery of housing programs and activities, and the engagement of housing stakeholders in a collaborative manner. This will also include research on best practices, preparation of reports, and facilitation of community consultation to inform housing programs. The position is also responsible for monitoring and evaluation, including tracking and analyzing housing activity towards HAF objectives and City of Winnipeg housing objectives.

As the HAF Program Support Specialist, you will:

• Assist in the administration of the HAF programs to support the team and the program functioning on a daily basis.
• Support HAF Team in development and maintaining evaluation metrics and reporting on housing activity (ie. supply and demand, trends) at the City.
• Participate in the development and administration of housing programs and initiatives directed by Council.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Arts, Science, Business Administration in City Planning, community development or acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

• Minimum three to five years progressive experience, including developing, designing and implementing programs for affordable housing.

• Experience in evaluation, housing data analysis, reporting is an asset.

• Experience working directly with Indigenous-led organizations in the delivery of housing is an asset.

• Experience reviewing financial statements/information related to project financials is an asset.

• Knowledge of housing needs in the local context with a particular focus on the experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy, including: The City of Winnipeg Charter, OurWinnipeg, Complete Communities, and Winnipeg Housing Policy.

• Knowledge of municipal tools available to preserve and increase the supply of affordable housing.

• Knowledge of housing, property management, the real estate market, residential construction issues, and housing needs.

• Organizational skills and the ability to plan, organize, and execute many complex and varied tasks.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including facilitation and collaboration skills.

• Strong written communication skills including formal report preparation skills.

• Strong verbal communication skills including the ability to conduct public presentations.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Demonstrated analytical ability.

• Knowledge of the City of Winnipeg political and administrative structures is an asset.

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.