Housing Manager
About the role
Summary:
The Housing Manager is responsible for assisting the KO First Nations communities in the technical application and administration of the On-Reserve housing program. The Housing Manager will assist with KO communities Housing Managers to provide knowledge and expertise in programs for the communities. The Housing Manager will assist with policies, procedures and standards that are in place and look for areas of improvement. This position will also support the implementation and use of housing management database software including developing community housing lists and integrating visual mapping and asset management information systems.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with Housing Managers in the Communities
- Identify funding opportunities for the Communities and prepare applications for the funding
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all housing assets in the Communities
- Work with KO housing software program and the transfer and input relevant information into housing database
- Provide regular and consistent guidance and advice to the Housing Managers in the Communities
- Establish acceptable policies for move-in inspections with Housing Managers in the Communities
- Work with Housing Managers in the Communities to Establish housing inspections for renovations
- Establish and update a current Housing Managers list of all the Communities
- Establish a list of Vendors and Contractors for the Communities
- Ability to prepare and deliver housing workshops both technical and administrative.
- Assist communities complete reporting requirements from funding agencies and/ or government organizations; specifically ISC and CMHC
- Knowledge of and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
- Other assigned tasks by KOPW management
Required Credentials & Skills
- High School graduate.
- Related college diploma as asset.
- Two (2) years of Housing related Experience
- Knowledge of CMHC and ISC housing programs
- Experience working with First Nation or Indigenous organization and knowledge of structure, culture and traditions of the communities.
- Working knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations and legislations but not limited to National Building Code and the Ontario Building Code.
- Awareness of housing project planning, carpentry and house construction process and renovations processes.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload, multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional integrity and professionalism including maintaining confidentiality.
- High proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong team player with excellent team building skills.
- Strong ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with communities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid G driver license and clean driving record.
- Able to travel occasionally to communities and other KO office locations; at times utilizing smaller passenger aircraft.
Salary range: 50,000.00 - $60,000.00
We encourage applicants to self Identify if they are Indigenous, more specifically if they are a member of one of the six First Nation communities Keewaytinook Okimakanak serves.
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About KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK
Keewaytinook Okimakanak, which means Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a non-political Chiefs Council serving Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake and Poplar Hill First Nations. The organization is directed by the Chiefs of the member First Nations who form the Board of Directors. Through its close awareness of community needs and its team approach, the Council advises and assists its member First Nations. The Council provides services in the areas of health, education, economic development, employment assistance, legal, public works, finance and administration, and computer communications (K-Net Services). The Executive Director liaises with the six Chiefs, with the staff of the Council and with other organizations and governments.
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Housing Manager
About the role
Summary:
The Housing Manager is responsible for assisting the KO First Nations communities in the technical application and administration of the On-Reserve housing program. The Housing Manager will assist with KO communities Housing Managers to provide knowledge and expertise in programs for the communities. The Housing Manager will assist with policies, procedures and standards that are in place and look for areas of improvement. This position will also support the implementation and use of housing management database software including developing community housing lists and integrating visual mapping and asset management information systems.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with Housing Managers in the Communities
- Identify funding opportunities for the Communities and prepare applications for the funding
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all housing assets in the Communities
- Work with KO housing software program and the transfer and input relevant information into housing database
- Provide regular and consistent guidance and advice to the Housing Managers in the Communities
- Establish acceptable policies for move-in inspections with Housing Managers in the Communities
- Work with Housing Managers in the Communities to Establish housing inspections for renovations
- Establish and update a current Housing Managers list of all the Communities
- Establish a list of Vendors and Contractors for the Communities
- Ability to prepare and deliver housing workshops both technical and administrative.
- Assist communities complete reporting requirements from funding agencies and/ or government organizations; specifically ISC and CMHC
- Knowledge of and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
- Other assigned tasks by KOPW management
Required Credentials & Skills
- High School graduate.
- Related college diploma as asset.
- Two (2) years of Housing related Experience
- Knowledge of CMHC and ISC housing programs
- Experience working with First Nation or Indigenous organization and knowledge of structure, culture and traditions of the communities.
- Working knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations and legislations but not limited to National Building Code and the Ontario Building Code.
- Awareness of housing project planning, carpentry and house construction process and renovations processes.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage workload, multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional integrity and professionalism including maintaining confidentiality.
- High proficiency with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong team player with excellent team building skills.
- Strong ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with communities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid G driver license and clean driving record.
- Able to travel occasionally to communities and other KO office locations; at times utilizing smaller passenger aircraft.
Salary range: 50,000.00 - $60,000.00
We encourage applicants to self Identify if they are Indigenous, more specifically if they are a member of one of the six First Nation communities Keewaytinook Okimakanak serves.
Not the right fit? Search for Housing Manager jobs in Dryden, ON
About KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK
Keewaytinook Okimakanak, which means Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a non-political Chiefs Council serving Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake and Poplar Hill First Nations. The organization is directed by the Chiefs of the member First Nations who form the Board of Directors. Through its close awareness of community needs and its team approach, the Council advises and assists its member First Nations. The Council provides services in the areas of health, education, economic development, employment assistance, legal, public works, finance and administration, and computer communications (K-Net Services). The Executive Director liaises with the six Chiefs, with the staff of the Council and with other organizations and governments.