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Employer Name: Animakee Wa Zhing #37

Location/Address: PO Box 267, Sioux Narrows, Ontario, P0X 1N0

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Hours of Work: Full-Time

Work Remotely: No

Wage: Salary Range: $51,000 to $57,000 per annum

 

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
  • Paid vacation allotment, plus additional 2 weeks paid vacation at Christmas
  • Statutory and Indigenous holidays
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Duties:

  • 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
  • Identify various funding sources for housing projects in the community and assists with application development
  • Assists with planning and implementation of new housing and rental construction, including coordination of applications, permits, and other related documentation
  • Manages/oversees the development and maintenance of an inventory of all housing assets
  • Administers band-owned housing mortgages
  • Provides information to, coordinates, and assists 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

Qualifications:

  • 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 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • High School diploma or equivalent, and related Post Secondary Certificate(s) or Diploma (Administration, Property Management, Building/Property Maintenance) preferred
  • A minimum of 2 years 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:

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