Client Relations, Affordable Housing Programs (British Columbia, Prairies and the North)

Job title: Client Relations, Affordable Housing Programs (British Columbia, Prairies and the North)

Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9490

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Calgary (AB); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Frequent

Language Designation: English Essential

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

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 68974.7 to $ 86218.38 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

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 what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation
• Annual individual performance bonus
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Housing Programs team in the Client Relations, Affordable Housing Programs (British Columbia, Prairies and the North) position. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of effective client relationship management and engagement strategies in your given region to promote CMHC programs, share relevant tools and resources, support capacity-building activities, identify partnerships to encourage the development of affordable housing across Canada. You will support internal business lines by collaborating on initiatives and opportunities and will share intelligence that will help us make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.

This is a temporary position for a duration of 12 months.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the region of British Columbia, Prairies and the North. This role requires some travel (approximately once per month) within the assigned territory to participate in events, conferences, and face to face client meetings.

What you’ll do:

• Support the regionally focused strategic planning and delivery of actionable knowledge transfer activities and resources, taking into consideration CMHC’s strategic research directions, objectives and feedback received from member organizations.
• Seek solutions to complex housing-related issues/barriers, bringing in additional internal and external support as required.
• Promote CMHC programs and services utilizing a variety of delivery methods (i.e., virtual or in-person conference presentations, workshops, roundtables, etc.)
• Identifie and support the capacity building of potential leads for project development.
• Maintain a high degree of knowledge of regional housing markets and political context through reviewing research, policies and housing-related materials, collaborating with other business lines and interacting with external clients.
• Actively gather intelligence from relationships to support and influence policy and content development, business strategy and research planning.
• Understanding, influencing and/or serving people are important considerations in causing actions or acceptance by others.

What you should have:

• Post-secondary education in relevant fields such as Urban Planning, Real Estate or Housing, Social Sciences, Marketing, Business Administration, or other related fields.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in client relationship management, housing, real estate construction, mortgage and financial industry.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and insurance for $1,000,000 public liability and property damage, as this position requires some travel within the region of British Columbia, Prairies and the North to events, conferences, and client meetings.

It would be great if you also had:

• Bilingualism (English & French) preferred.
• Experience in housing program administration, affordable housing programs, or social housing is preferred.

Posting closing date: October 22, 2023, @ 11:59 PM EDT.

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.

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . 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!

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