Job Requisition ID: 11314

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Security Requirement: Secret

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 84699.11 to $ 105873.89 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.

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.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Multi Unit Risk Management, Strategy & Products team, where our partners view CMHC as the catalyst for solving housing affordability challenges. As a Specialist, Operational Policy Analysis, you will provide research, conceptualization and development of information, analysis and recommendations; lead or act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; lead the conceptualization, development and implementation of new and/or existing policies, products, services and/or systems; and continually ensure that client needs are met throughout the process.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 2 years.

What you’ll do:

• Obtain input from internal and external stakeholders and clients on issues and opportunities related to policies, products, services and/or systems.
• Lead or contribute to the development of strategies, policies, work plans and risk management for the sector and for other sectors within CMHC, as appropriate.
• Provide expert and comprehensive advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management on the development of innovative policies, products, services and/or systems, including responding to priority issues.
• Develop a variety of written documentation, presentations and briefing materials for senior management and in support of internal and external communications.
• Represent CMHC and, where required, organize or lead meetings, committees, task force / working groups and consultative bodies to communicate corporate priorities and policy positions and to obtain input into, and negotiate, specific CMHC proposals.
• Act as a liaison that clients and stakeholders may rely on to field questions that require innovative responses and solutions related to relevant business areas.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree from a recognized university in social science, business administration or related discipline.

• A minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience in commercial underwriting, policy and strategy development.

• Demonstrated analytical, creative and conceptual skills to effectively contribute to business objectives and strategic direction.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles to communicate and defend messages and positions.

• A demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• A demonstrated experience managing projects and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.

• A knowledge of mortgage and housing markets.

• The ability to negotiate and influence change.

It would be great if you also had:

• A master's degree from a recognized university or a professional designation.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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!