The Housing Consultant is a key role supporting the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan. This position will lead strategic initiatives and oversee high impact, tenant focused programs that promote housing stability.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a discipline relevant to the position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable project management experience with ability to manage complex projects, in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
- Considerable experience in the administration and delivery of housing, homelessness prevention and grants to non-profits or similar programs within a legislative (or similar) accountability framework.
- Experience in stakeholder relations with a high level of ability to influence and negotiate outcomes effectively.
- Experience supervising, coordinating, and motivating staff, conducting performance appraisals, and managing labour relations matters.
- Experience working with and interpreting financial and non-financial data, with ability to use the data to assess program-related outcomes against established performance measures.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to take initiative and problem solve.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize information into clear and concise messages and prepare and deliver presentations, coupled with political acuity.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy, tact, and political acuity.
- Ability to work effectively with electronic spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.
- Ability to travel within Toronto to attend in person site visit meetings with partner agencies and stakeholders and/or deliver training sessions and workshops.
- Familiarity with relevant employment legislation including Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Benefits
- Pension plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Vacation time
- Sick leave
- Compressed work weeks
