Job Summary:
Administer programs related to member housing, assist in developing and evaluating housing policies, programs and initiatives, and assist in other public works operational issues as required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist TWN members in:
- accessing safe and affordable housing opportunities; and
- learning to address operational issues, repairs and routine maintenance related to their homes.
- Administer the TWN housing program, including:
- monitoring and collecting housing rents and arrears;
- developing and maintaining accurate and well-organized records;
- enforcing housing policies and laws;
- developing, implementing and evaluating new policies, programs and initiatives; and
- providing timely information and records in support of TWN housing activities.
- Manage housing renovations and repairs processes, including;
- planning and implementing preventative, scheduled and emergency maintenance and repairs on housing stock, and TWN facilities when requested;
- negotiating and monitoring service contracts and maintenance agreements;
- maintaining housing funding agreements and inventory of assets;
- seeking and applying for government and other funding opportunities;
- managing contractor’s tradesperson, including supervision, evaluation and problem-solving; and
- assisting in planning and administering new housing construction projects.
- Authorize and monitor expenditures, within approved budgets and procedures.
- Manage effective and accessible communications, including:
- Regular reporting to the community;
- Addressing questions and complaints in a sensitive, timely and effective manner;
- Facilitating community meetings or consultation processes, where required; and
- Developing and maintaining sound working relationships on housing-related matters with other governments, funders and organizations.
- Liaise with contractors and utility purveyors installing and repairing civil infrastructure on reserve.
- Assists Director in development of civil infrastructure repair and maintenance budgets.
- Perform other related duties, as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Manages housing contractors.
Qualifications:
- Formal or informal training in housing administration or asset management.
- Two years’ experience in managing housing assets (preferably First Nations housing).
- Proven experience in managing small construction or renovation projects.
- Familiarity with INAC and CMHC housing programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to:
- Speak and write effectively and accessibly;
- Present information and respond to questions in a respectful and accessible manner;
- Manage emotional clients or difficult situations; and
- Seek ‘win-win’ solutions.
- Ability to use MS Office programs.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of Tsleil-Waututh Nation culture and traditional territory is an asset.
- Previous experience working within a First Nation community or organization is preferred.
- Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete job-related workshops, training, seminars and conferences to upgrade skills and training, as required.
- Must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to:
- Speak and write effectively and accessibly;
- Present information and respond to questions in a respectful and accessible manner;
- Manage emotional clients or difficult situations; and
- Seek ‘win-win’ solutions.
- Ability to use MS Office programs.
- Valid BC Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of Tsleil-Waututh Nation culture and traditional territory is an asset.
- Previous experience working within a First Nation community or organization is preferred.
- Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete job-related workshops, training, seminars and conferences to upgrade skills and training, as required.
- Must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.
Workplace Requirements:
- Physical Demands:
- Significant desk work with long periods of manual dexterity activities (keyboard operations, filing).
- Occasional field work in variable weather that may include bending or crawling in small spaces.
- Mental Focus:
- Synthesize complex and diverse information.
- Remain calm, professional, objective and constructive, even when faced with hostility.
- Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Adherence to established timelines, systems and processes.
- Ability to work under pressure and focus on client service.
- Rapidly changing priorities with innovation and resourcefulness.
- Respond quickly to reassignment of priorities.
- Working Conditions:
- Work independently in a business office environment and occasionally in the field.
- Dynamic environment with frequent interruptions.
- Highly sensitive legal, confidential and political issues and environment.
- Engagement with other departments, levels of government and First Nations.
- Occasional meetings outside normal office hours.
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