Manager, Housing Planning Policy and Programs

Position Purpose

This position provides technical expertise and leadership for the CRD’s Housing Initiatives and Program function to assist the CRD in achieving its strategic priorities for affordable housing and addressing homelessness in the Region.

Key Accountabilities/Position Outcomes

• Provide leadership and consultation on policies and programs related to supporting greater housing affordability and the delivery of initiatives designed to address homelessness.
• Prepare reports, funding applications and recommend approval for funding though a range of programs and initiatives.
• Collaborates with government and community stakeholders in support of affordable housing program delivery and homelessness initiatives, ensuring that the CRD’s interests are maintained at all times.
• Prepare annual reports on the Regional Housing Affordability Strategy.
• Anticipates organizational and client needs, and influences the development of innovative solutions to matters pertaining to the function’s mandates; develops and manages plans to complex issues, finding creative solutions that meet organizational objectives.
• Responsible for the leadership and management of employees and contractors within area of responsibility, including employment and labour relations matters involving: employee hiring, promotion, demotion and other personnel matters; discipline and discharge; representing management in the grievance procedure; input on behalf of management into labour relations matters, and representing management on committees; maintaining Employer confidentiality; and developing, supporting and implementing various corporate and legislated policies, procedures and practices.
• Participates in annual budget planning, providing leadership for new affordable housing projects.
• Ensures policies, structures and systems are in place to effectively support the function.

Additional Information

• None

Qualifications

Certifications

Role Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Well-developed skills in negotiation, collaboration, persuasion and influence management.
• Experience with the development and implementation of strategic plan initiatives.
• Experience with and understanding of other levels of government and the ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with various stakeholders and internal and external partners.
• Strong knowledge of project management and the ability to generate, coordinate, implement and manage multiple projects to meet required objectives and deadlines.
• Understanding of federal and provincial housing and homelessness policies and programs that support community level activities.
• Awareness of pressures contributing to affordable housing systems..
• Excellent organization, customer service and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical and non-technical issues to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to utilize innovative, effective problem solving techniques to deal with complex issues.

Leadership Profile

CRD Leaders are champions for creating an accountable, high performance, service oriented organization that makes a difference in our community. They pay attention to shifts and trends in an ever-changing and complex environment and think strategically to serve residents, businesses and local governments today while developing a sustainable organization for the future. The following is a leadership summary for this position.

Professional/Individual Contributor Level 4 (P4)

Leaders at this level generally recognized as specialists in their field who integrate their depth and breadth of experience in their own discipline with knowledge of business priorities and functions to address complex problems and non-standard situations as a key contributor in an intricate and critical environment. They anticipate client needs, identify solutions, and interpret internal/external business issues, recommending best practice in their own discipline. They explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view. These leaders may lead teams or projects, forecasting and planning resources to meet objectives and managing costs for specific projects.

While CRD Leaders are accountable to all Leadership Competencies, the competencies listed below have particular relevance to this position. Click here for a complete definition of our Leadership Levels and Competencies.

Leadership Competencies