Program & Business Coordinator, Municipal Housing Development-C1614

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Title: Program & Business Coordinator, Municipal Housing Development-C1614

Job Close Date:

File Number:

2549 Employee Group: Local 101

Service Area:

Housing and Community Growth Division: Municipal Housing and Industrial Development

Job Type:

Full-Time Permanent # of Openings:

1

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager, Housing Development, the Program and Business Coordinator, Municipal Housing Development is a first point of contact and ongoing liaison with agency clients and developers providing guidance and direction on housing strategies, policies, program requirements, investment and funding options to support the construction and ongoing operations of viable and sustainable housing development projects and initiatives. Conducts internal finance and business administration and assesses compliance with agreements and contracts.

Work Performed:

• Assist clients/partners/local builders/developers/service agencies in navigating and accessing services related to affordable housing planning programs, tools, incentives, and make decisions that advance viable housing development plans.
• Recommend and develop new and update existing policies and procedures, executable agreements and applications for project funding and approvals. Develop business and financial plans related to housing developments.
• Recommend and implement programs and agreements. Monitor compliance and resolve issues on housing developments or escalate as required.
• Provide general finance and business administration including account management. Review, authorize, monitor and report requests for payment.
• Review financial activities completed by administrative staff.
• Develop and assist in creating business plans and housing development plans for partner organizations.
• Conduct research and implement best practices related to affordable housing developments, programs and incentives including funding and investment opportunities.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations through the Manager and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) Board to senior leaders and Municipal Council on programs, projects, policies, and related business activities.
• Administer procurement policy and process including regular reviews, updates and recommendations to the policy including implementation.
• Retain industry knowledge and best practices related to housing development programs, innovations, and activities within a Canadian context.
• Liaise with city officials, senior government officials, developers and community-based organizations.
• Develop communications, marketing strategies, community engagement plans and activities.
• Perform other related activities, as necessary or assigned, including providing back up support and supervision to related administrative and government support functions of HDC.
• Recommend approaches to leverage and combine programs, funding, or services to support the development of a viable business plan.
• Develop and recommend new agreements or negotiated understandings to support accessing or retaining affordable housing units, including within existing developments.
• Oversee the work and services of contracted agents and professional service providers within the conduct of related business roles.
• Prepare budget summaries, financial and business modelling scenarios, and business cases related to new or modified affordable housing projects.
• Assist in developing business plans, pro formas, and projections for specific projects and for broader strategic initiatives to developers, partners, Council or for other orders of government.
• Advocate for investment and services related to specific projects and initiatives.
• Share and promote sector-based knowledge and business practices through training, presentations, or other support activities with agencies, boards, other service providers, and aligned organizations.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an Honours Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional designation in accounting, finance, legal or housing is an asset.

Experience:

A minimum of five years of experience providing financial administration in housing services or a related service.

Specialized Training & Licenses:

Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:

• General knowledge of real estate, housing, or property development including knowledge of business and financial planning related to development proposals.
• Familiarity with building construction sites and safety practices related to attending and participating in construction site-based reviews, meetings, and project management activities.
• Ability to understand legislation and legal documents, analyze issues, and make timely decisions.
• Advanced working skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to provide direction and oversight to specific functions, including the work of contracted professionals and service providers.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels, including with government officials, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated effective problem solving, judgement, note-taking and research abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Valid Class G Drivers Licence required.

Compensation & Other Information:

$65,411 - $95,072 (Level 16)

This posting is for 1 permanent full-time position.

Current hours of Work: Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Subject to change in accordance with business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.

Police Record Check:

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check.

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Phone: 519-661-4930, TTY: 519-661-4889, Email: [email protected].