Job title: Bilingual Senior Specialist, Innovation and Research
Company: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9776
Position Status: Temporary Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Quebec (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Language Designation: Bilingual
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 97692.52 to $ 122115.65 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 Program Execution Team, within CMHC’s Innovation & Partnerships (I&P) Division, where we enable engagement, investment and scaling of innovative solutions that will lead to more affordable housing supply. In the role of Bilingual Senior Specialist, Innovation and Research, you will be part of a team that leads the design and delivery of innovation programs to support and advance solutions for affordable housing.
This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months (until end of December 2024).
What you’ll do :
- Lead and/or support the design and delivery of innovation programs to support housing supply and affordability.
- Lead and/or support the development of and provide inputs into applicable innovation policies, guidelines, presentations, reports and plan to implement and maintain the innovation programs.
- Lead Project Management processes of engagements, including work plans, project status updates, budgets.
- Provide informal coaching and support to team members on project work.
- Identify potential risks and points of resistance in engagements through ongoing risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Build and maintain internal relationships in support of innovation programs and activities with influencers, management, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in cross-functional activities and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues and internal stakeholders.
What you should have:
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- A minimum of seven years of experience with increasing responsibility in the delivery of innovation programs, program design and/or execution.
- An advanced project and process management expertise.
- Developed interpersonal, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, mentorship and coaching skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills in both official languages (English & French).
- Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to take initiative and work in a multi-team environment or independently.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
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!
Expected salary: $97692.52 – 122115.65 per year
Location: Canada
Job date: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:03:05 GMT
