THE CITY OF TORONTO
Toronto is Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is home to more than 3 million residents whose diversity and experiences strengthen our great city. A global centre for business, finance, technology, arts, culture, and innovation, Toronto consistently places at the top of international rankings due in part to investments championed by residents and businesses, and in turn, led by Toronto City Council and carried out through the work of the Toronto Public Service.
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
As Toronto continues to face an unprecedented housing affordability crisis across the housing continuum, the City has established a new Housing Development Office that will bring a singular focus to City-led and City-supported housing development, and strengthen coordination between the City, CreateTO and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) to achieve the City's housing goals with priority to affordable housing.
Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Development and Growth Services, the newly-established role of Executive Director of the Housing Development Office will oversee the consolidated list of all housing development projects, the consolidated housing capital plan and budget including investments in City-led projects (including through TCHC, CreateTO, and City-supported projects), and will ensure the City and City Council continue to have full visibility on all projects and investments across the entire housing portfolio. More specifically, this new Office will :
By optimizing expertise and resources across teams, strengthening coordination, and streamlining process and systems, the Executive Director will effectively advance the City-led approach to delivering and expediting housing projects that benefit all citizens of Toronto. The Executive Director, Housing Development Office will oversee a team of approximately 10-15 people, and is an in-person role.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attributes :
The City of Toronto is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women. The City of Toronto strives to build an inclusive society and provide an accessible environment in which all individuals have access to the City’s services and programs in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
Should you require accommodation to participate as a candidate in the hiring process, please communicate your needs to the LHH Knightsbridge project team.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in being considered for this exciting and impactful senior leadership position, please forward your cover letter and resume to Chris Sawyer at chris.sawyer@lhhknightsbridge.com by February 19, 2025.
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Executive Director, Housing Development Office - City of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada