Capital Regional District

Manager, Housing Planning Policy and Programs

Position Purpose
This position provides technical expertise and leadership for the CRD’s Housing Initiatives and Program function to assist the CRD in achieving its strategic priorities for affordable housing and addressing homelessness in the Region.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Provide leadership and consultation on policies and programs related to supporting greater housing affordability and the delivery of initiatives designed to address homelessness.
• Prepare reports, funding applications and recommend approval for funding though a range of programs and initiatives.
• Collaborates with government and community stakeholders in support of affordable housing program delivery and homelessness initiatives, ensuring that the CRD’s interests are maintained at all times.
• Prepare annual reports on the Regional Housing Affordability Strategy.
• Anticipates organizational and client needs, and influences the development of innovative solutions to matters pertaining to the function’s mandates; develops and manages plans to complex issues, finding creative solutions that meet organizational objectives.
• Responsible for the leadership and management of employees and contractors within area of responsibility, including employment and labour relations matters involving: employee hiring, promotion, demotion and other personnel matters; discipline and discharge; representing management in the grievance procedure; input on behalf of management into labour relations matters, and representing management on committees; maintaining Employer confidentiality; and developing, supporting and implementing various corporate and legislated policies, procedures and practices.
• Participates in annual budget planning, providing leadership for new affordable housing projects.
• Ensures policies, structures and systems are in place to effectively support the function.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline
• A minimum of 6 years' directly related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Certifications
Valid BC Driver's Licence

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Well-developed skills in negotiation, collaboration, persuasion and influence management.
• Experience with the development and implementation of strategic plan initiatives.
• Experience with and understanding of other levels of government and the ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with various stakeholders and internal and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of project management and the ability to generate, coordinate, implement and manage multiple projects to meet required objectives and deadlines.
• Understanding of federal and provincial housing and homelessness policies and programs that support community level activities.
• Awareness of pressures contributing to affordable housing systems..
• Excellent organization, customer service and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and non-technical issues to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize innovative, effective problem solving techniques to deal with complex issues.

Leadership Competencies
Thinks Strategically
Fosters Innovation
Sees the Big Picture
Models Integrity
Understands the Politics
Builds Partnerships

APPLICATIONS
Closing Date:  Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024 but this position will remain open until filled. 

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to www.crd.bc.ca, 'Careers' to submit your resume and covering letter online.

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.

The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.