Programming Jobs in Calgary, AB

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The Chief Housing Office (CHO) has several exciting Project Manager opportunities available to join a dynamic team of talented professionals. Project Managers within the business unit undertake a range of work related to developing and executing housing policy, strategy, funding and programs through collaboration with internal and external partners. The team leads The City's corporate priority to improve housing outcomes for all Calgarians and takes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to increasing supply, choice and affordability of market and non-market homes across the city to ensure that everyone in Calgary has an affordable place to call home. This will be accomplished through effective coordination of policy, investment, partnerships, programs, and advocacy.

As a Project Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of housing strategies, policies, programs, and steward the administration and development of capital funding and land programs and services. You will provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior management, Council, and various external partners. Primary duties include :

• Conduct research and engagement with internal and external partners to identify gaps and to propose solutions for housing policies and programs in alignment with The City of Calgary's Home is Here housing strategy.
• Perform analysis, synthesize complex information, and provide strategic advice and recommendations for approval.
• Facilitate partnerships with organizations in the housing sector and with other orders of government for the delivery of housing programs.
• Develop and coordinate communications with partners and the public about programs and services that support housing delivery and positive resident outcomes.
• Advocate to other orders of government for changes or introductions to policy, regulations, legislation, programming, and funding that align with The City's approved housing objectives. Coordinate with other orders of government to design and implement funding programs and agreements that support housing delivery.
• Other duties including planning, managing scope, coordination of cross-corporate teams or initiatives, risk management and mitigation, effective communication, reporting, and exercising nimble and agile practices.

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