Agreement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Agreement Administration, the Agreement Specialist prepares and issues a variety of agreements and related documents for a wide range of housing programs delivered and managed by BC Housing’s non-profit and private sector partners. He/she/they offers advice and guidance on the interpretation of agreement language and program requirements to other business areas and non-profit partners. The position clarifies project specifics, service expectations and agreement requirements with various business areas.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, social sciences, law, business administration or other relevant field.
• Considerable experience in drafting and interpreting agreements or similar documents, or in the preparation and management of agreements.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Social Housing Agreements and related social housing programs at the federal and provincial levels is an asset
• Sound understanding and skill working with document management tools and relevant computer database systems, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn and understand BC Housing agreement templates, programs, and related documentation
• Ability to learn and understand the requirements of internal business areas, program frameworks and project elements in the delivery of assigned duties
• Ability to analyze contractual requirements and prepare contracts, and provide advice and guidance
• Ability to seek out required information problem solve routine and non-routine matters
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships externally and within the organization, and exhibit diplomacy and tact in the resolution of issues
• Ability to perform in a demanding atmosphere under pressure of deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with government staff, legal counsel, industry stakeholders, and internal staff

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.