Bilingual Senior Administrator

Job summary

The Senior Administrator will oversee the coordination and administration of programs, including data collection, reporting, and documentation management. They will also support functional teams with budget tracking, event logistics, and communication with internal and external partners.

Job details

Job Requisition ID: 12538 Position Status: Temporary Full Time Position Type: Hybrid Office Location: Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC) Travel Requirement: Limited Language Designation: Bilingual Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC Security Requirement: Reliability Status Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 54665.94 to $ 68332.43 and are based on qualifications and experience. About CMHC The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada. We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion What’s in it for you We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee: Accrued vacation. Annual individual performance bonus. Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. About the role Join the Agreement Management team, in the Bilingual Senior Administrator position. In this role, you will oversee the coordination, administration and support of programs and/or business activities. You will coordinate the collection of data for reporting purposes, prepare documentation and communicate with internal partners, third-party providers and clients to obtain and/or provide information. This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.What you'll do: Support the activities of a team responsible for the delivery and administration of programs and/or business activities. Make recommendations for approvals, recommend courses of action for non-standard requests and process documentation or data such as applications/requests, commitments and payment requisitions. Coordinate processing and administrative functions. Coordinate important business activities and functions, which may include meetings, travel, communications, event logistics and procurement. Support functional teams in tracking and monitoring budgets and/or reporting activities. Ensure all documentation is in place in accordance with business requirements. Manage such documentation in support of business outcomes. Validate and ensure accuracy of data inputted into the system. Prepare documentation to maintain the efficient running of programs and/or business activities, such as reports, letters to clients and business agreements. What you should have: A post-secondary education or an equivalent amount of education and experience in business or public administration. A minimum of one (1) year of prior relevant experience. Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and take initiative. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the application of sound judgment and the ability to escalate appropriately. Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to persuade others in both official languages. A strong attention to detail. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Bilingualism (English and French). Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. What happens after you apply We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

What you’ll do

The Senior Administrator will oversee the coordination and administration of programs, including data collection, reporting, and documentation management. They will also support functional teams with budget tracking, event logistics, and communication with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary education in business or public administration and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in both English and French is required, along with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation
• Annual individual performance bonus
• Training
• Mentorship

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Event Logistics · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Administration
• Data collection
• Reporting
• Documentation
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritization
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Bilingualism
• Budget tracking
• Event logistics
• Procurement
• Relationship management
• Employment Equity
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Administrative Functions
• Budgeting
• Reconciliation
• Multilingualism
• Management
• Business Requirements
• Public Administration
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Multitasking
• Proactivity
• Coordinating
• Collections
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Bilingual Administrator
• Contracts Administrator
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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