Director of Housing Services

Overview

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for managing assigned housing operations and staff teams including managing contracts with program funders; the oversight, implementation, and evaluation of housing assets, related / assigned program services; and participates in the development of, policy / procedure formulation, program evaluation, and budget compliance. Supervises department staff and is effectively involved in the hiring, firing and disciplining processes of housing department personnel.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree or college certification in a relevant discipline to Association requirements (skill sets relative to operational / administrative management of the Association’s housing stock and related services; planning and organizing; human resources; analytical and communications; and mental health and social services knowledge)
• Three to five years progressively more responsible program management experience with an in-depth working knowledge of social housing-based programs and services, applicable legislation and policies; and issues surrounding assigned community relations.
• Strong project, capital and asset management skills
• Ability to clearly understand financial statements and budgeting skills
• Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership and supervisory skills.
• Well-developed planning, organizing, controlling and administrative skills.
• Ability to function independently, and frequently under pressure, while managing stressful and emergency / crisis situations, is an on-going expectation. Participation at meetings, conferences and other events may involve long work days, and or evening and weekend work.
• Current BC Driver’s License
• Clean Criminal Record and ability to work with vulnerable populations

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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