Director of Housing

Director of Housing (Excluded)

This is a regular full-time position, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and is located at various sites in the TriCities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) and New Westminster.

Role and Responsibilities

Operations Management

Provide tenant-related management for below-market housing, including overseeing day to day tenant relations, rent collection and management, compliance with rental agreements, lease up, etc.

Provide site-related management for below market housing, including overseeing day to day facilities’ maintenance, emergency responses, etc.

Lead strategic management of SHARE’s housing operations, including developing and implementing capital management plans and annual operational budgets.

Ensure that appropriate and effective operational support and supervision is provided to agency staff and contracted providers.

Oversee budget development, budget adherence and financial reporting to meet internal and external requirements.

Maintain relationships with relevant funders and stakeholders, including BC Housing.

Development & Project Management

Support the development and implementation of strategies to expand the overall housing portfolio.

Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with local municipalities and third parties.

Stay up to date on opportunities (funding, legislative, etc.) to address identified housing goals and needs.

Assess viability (financial, strategic, logistical) of potential projects and provide recommendations on proposed course of action.

Hire and manage external professional consultants as required.

Support the communication of the strategic plan and specific projects to relevant stakeholders including members of the public, municipal staff, etc.

Pursue funding applications at all levels of government (i.e. municipal, provincial, federal) and through applicable grants to support housing initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

Cooperate with the management team in operationalizing strategic priorities; program planning; compliance with all standards and policies;

budget oversight and management; and collaboration with community stakeholders to secure services for our clients.

Propose and implement new initiatives; develop and implement action plans; conduct performance evaluations; and ensure that reports on all service and program areas are delivered within the timelines required.

Strive to continue the tradition of SHARE’s service excellence and inspire staff while leading by example.

Qualifications

Post secondary education. Master’s degree will be considered an asset. Priority will be given to candidates with a background in urban planning, project management, public administration, architecture, engineering, real estate, business development, or a related field.

Over 5 years leadership experience in the provision of affordable housing, housing development, land use planning and / or project management.

Demonstrated knowledge of the day-to-day operations of affordable housing in a non-profit environment is essential.

Experience developing and managing significant project or program budgets is required.

Demonstrated expertise in strategic and financial planning.

Extensive working knowledge of all statutes as they relate to government funded initiatives and programs.

Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and build and manage relationships with funders such as BC Housing, CMHC, and municipalities.

Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience; current annual salary starting at $120,000.

Benefits include 100% employer paid health and other benefits, including : life, long-term disability and extended health and dental;

four (4) weeks annual vacation; enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan.

Our Organization

SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities.

SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect , Engage , and Strengthen Individuals and Families.

43 Housing Society is the sister society to SHARE. Under 43 Housing we own and operate 388 units (across six different sites) of affordable housing, primarily for seniors, adults with disabilities and families.

43 Housing’s vision is a community where every individual has a right to housing, and that right is achieved. To achieve this vision, 43 Housing partners with all levels of government, for-profit developers, non-profit organizations and professionals in the field to maintain and grow our affordable housing portfolio.

To learn more about SHARE Family & Community Services :

• Watch this video : https : / / vimeo.com / 316966573
• Visit our website at : https : / / sharesociety.ca /

Closing Date : September 15, 2024 ( Open until filled)

SHARE recognizes the systemic discrimination that Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour and many other groups have historically experienced, and continue to face in our society, and in our community.

SHARE is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming and unbiased employer and service provider. Further, we are encouraging members of these communities to apply for this position.

Please feel free to let us know if you carry any of these identities.

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