Advisor, Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Advisor, Affordable Housing and Homelessness
(Posting #2024.145T)
Department: Strategic Initiatives
Division: Corporate Strategy and Transformation
Location: Hybrid
Hours: Temporary, Part Time, 24 hours per week
Status: January 2025 to December 31, 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: $50.00 per hour
Date Posted: November 13, 2024
Date Closing: December 6, 2024
Come work with us!
Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.
Position Purpose
Responsible for managing all aspects of project planning, development and implementation, research and data collection, support of procurement activities, stakeholder engagement, partnership relationship management, monitoring and progress reporting, etc. for the actions contained within the Council Resolution C-2024-0080; and the Building Faster Fund Investment Plan SI-2024-0015. The position understands and interprets federal and provincial program guidelines and funding requirements and opportunities; monitors and assesses impact on corporate initiatives, practices; conducts research, analyzes and develops innovative and strategic policies and programs to respond to community needs; prepares environmental scans and develops cross-functional and cross-organizational linkages and works in collaboration with York Region and other partners, toward addressing the local challenges related to affordable housing and homelessness to improve quality of life for Georgina residents. Develop and implement results from Expression of Interest contracts to build affordable housing. For full details, please visit our website at www.georgina.ca
Minimum Qualifications
University Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Planning, Public Policy, or relevant discipline from an accredited University. Project Management Professional certification, Organizational Change Management, Certificate in conflict or dispute resolution, and Certificate in policy development and process improvement are all considered assets.
Experience:
Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in project management and planning, policy analysis, developing and delivering complex and multi-phased projects for a government body (i.e. municipality/province/federal agency, etc.).
Direct experience related to policy and program development, project management and coordination of project teams and best practices approach to service delivery; with responsibilities in leading complex initiatives/programs related to Affordable Housing and Homelessness. Experience leading the conceptualization, development and implementation of initiatives/programs and programs related to Affordable Housing and Homelessness.
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting the www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.
Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment
The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301
