Program administrator Jobs in Ottawa, ON

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Planning and Oversight Team in the Insurance and Securitization sector of Business and Portfolio Operations. You will be part of a team of senior administrative professionals that supports the delivery of professional services, including vendor management, insurance servicing, contract administration, technical, appraisal and real estate services as well as risk management as it applies to an outsourcing arrangement involving an external national contract for the provision of technical services. You will coordinate the delivery of housing programs with service providers, support colleagues and management in a range of activities related to accounting, cost allocation, reconciliation, financial planning, payment of invoices, reporting and analysis.

This posting will be used to staff two temporary opportunities within our organization: one 12‑month contract (BBB) and one 18‑month contract (CBC).

What you’ll do:

• Compile, input data, and prepare reports.
• Coordinate operational requests with outsourced technical service providers, financial stakeholders, internal partners, and relevant processes.
• Effectively manage and maximize the timely processing of requests.
• Ensure all requests include necessary information to allow for request to be fulfilled within established parameters.
• Create and maintain proper records and spreadsheets to track recoveries, revenues and expenses and ensure application to appropriate budget lines, initiatives, contracts or projects.
• Contribute data, information and analysis to senior colleagues and management.
• Review and update account access, SharePoint administration, etc.
• Monitor group mailbox and assign tasks, as required.

What you should have:

• A college diploma with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience in an administrative level position or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• A strong knowledge in Business Administration.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills enabling the balance of workloads and the prioritization ofrequests to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to function in a sophisticated technological environment using tools such as spreadsheets, databases, applications as well as consolidation and reporting tools, such as the Microsoft Suite and Power BI.
• A high level of interpersonal skills (tact, judgment, diplomacy, professionalism, political sensitivity) and the ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written).
• A demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge or experience working with CRM and Visio.

Posting closing date:. Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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