Housing Coordinator

Animakee Wa Zhing #37 are looking for a Housing Coordinator! For more information on this LEAP job posting, check out the details below!

Animakee Wa Zhing #37 is seeking a dynamic individual to join its team as a Housing Coordinator. The Housing Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development and administration of the On-Reserve Housing Management Program for Animakee Wa Zhing #37. Reporting to the Infrastructure and Housing Director, the Housing Coordinator performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the First Nation’s approved policies, plans, standards, and procedures.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Employer-paid health and dental benefits
  • Company-matched pensions plan
  • 4-day work week
  • 2 weeks paid vacation as Christmas (annually)
Employer Name: Animakee Wa Zhing #37
City: Sioux Narrows, ON
Province: ON
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Email: jobs@nwa37.ca
Hours of Work: Full-Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Wages: TBD

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:
  • Maintains the Housing Policy and any related policies and procedures as directed by the Infrastructure and Housing Director.
  • Monitors the administration of the Housing Policy, National Building Code of Canada, Safety Standards and Procedures on behalf of the Infrastructure and Housing Director.
  • Tracks and reconciles approved budgets.
  • Identifies various funding sources for housing projects in the community and assists with application development.
  • Assists to plan and implement new housing and rental construction, including coordination of applications, permits, and other related documentation.
Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:
  • Knowledge of ISC and CMHC Housing Programs.
  • A comprehensive and progressive understanding of First Nations community needs, culture, language, and customs.
  • Exceptional integrity and professionalism, including confidentiality.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong team player with excellent team building skills.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills to effectively work with staff, membership, and service providers. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Statutory and Indigenous holidays
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Manages or oversees the development and maintaining of an inventory of all on-reserve housing assets.
  • Administers band-owned housing mortgages.
  • Provide information to, coordinate, and assist community members with questions, tenant applications, repair requests, and other related paperwork as required.
  • Maintains all records; including payment, receipts, wait list, repairs, maintenance, etc.
  • Coordinates requests for housing maintenance and repairs with the Public Works team.
  • Keeps current on all related Housing and Rental standards and regulations and assists administration in accordance with policy, funding agencies, and related regulations and housing building standards.
  • High School degree or equivalent, and related Post-Secondary Certificate(s) or Diploma (Administration, Property Management, Building/Property Maintenance) preferred.
  • A minimum of 2 years directly related experience in office administration for housing, asset or building management programs.
  • Experience working with ISC, CMHC, and other related Provincial and Federal Agencies considered an asset.
  • Experience working with First Nations, preferably with responsibilities in a housing management role.
  • Experience in proposal writing, contract management and financial management.
How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Interested applicants can apply via email to jobs@nwa37.ca

When applying, you MUST include a cover letter addressing the position, detailed resume, and 3 references.

We thank all applicants for applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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