Job description: is seeking an Advocate to join BayLegal and our dynamic Housing Law practice group in our Contra Costa office based in Richmond. Our practice focuses on the preservation of fair and affordable housing, addressing the root causes of homelessness and displacement. This position will focus on helping to coordinate BayLegal’s fair housing, anti-discrimination, regional project, and HUD reporting and working with a team of attorneys representing low-income tenants in all stages of eviction litigation and administrative proceedings. This position is based in our Richmond office, serving clients throughout Contra Costa County. The position involves traveling to all parts of the county as necessary to best serve our low-income clients. This is a temporary six (6) month position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learn and advocate for the diverse legal rights of underserved communities in Contra Costa County and the broader Bay Area to reduce homelessness, enhance economic and housing stability, and promote social justice.
• Assist with BayLegal’s Fair Housing program administration, including, but limited to supporting the development of outreach and training materials; coordinating and tracking outreach and trainings; assisting with the preparation of funding reports; and collecting and information about fair housing testing from program partners.
• Assisting in Tenants Rights Clinics, conducted both in person and remote, which includes assisting with the preparation of legal forms, demand letters, reasonable accommodation requests, and propounding and responding to discovery.
• Assist with settlement conferences and administrative hearings.
• Assist attorneys with full range of litigation support, including cite checking, proof-reading briefs and letters, compiling motions and briefs, maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, scheduling, and performing simple legal research.
• Conduct unit inspections, obtain inspection records from government agencies, and document individual and pervasive habitability problems.
• Prepare templates for discovery, motions, and trial binders.
• Help prepare materials and participate in conducting outreach, training, and Know Your Rights for community members and partners.
• Engage in other tasks and projects that further BayLegal’s mission.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity, as well as humility when working with clients and colleagues at the intersection of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental disability, and/or limited English proficiency.
• Passion for and desire to work with low-income individuals.
• At least 2 years work experience as a legal assistant or similar position.
• Bilingual written and verbal ability in Spanish preferred.
• Received or be willing to receive and maintain up to date COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire.
• Experience and skills maintaining organization of time, managing diverse activities, and meeting critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proof-reading skills, with ability to be detail oriented.
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with a dynamic team.
• Curious and self-directed with an ability to anticipate what needs to be done.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while maintaining a firm grasp of individual project details.
• Sense of humor and proactive problem-solver.

Health & Safety and Hybrid Work Environment: BayLegal is committed to the health and safety of our staff, clients, and community. Being accessible to our client communities is integral to our mission and commitment as a direct services community-based law firm. BayLegal has implemented detailed health and safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to Covid-19 and has an evolving plan to continue to increase in-person services and activities in our offices and community-based advocacy sites. Currently, most BayLegal employees work a hybrid model including set on-site and in-person work and working from home on a part-time basis. All employees are expected to reside in California and at a distance allowing them to commute to their physical BayLegal base location and service delivery locations as needed during the standard work week and in compliance with public health advisories.

Compensation and Benefits: We offer a diverse, family friendly environment, and compensation based on competitive public interest salaries along with medical and dental benefits, paid holidays, and sick leave. Compensation is based on experience and competitive public interest salaries. The estimated annual salary range for advocates is $61,000 – $76,000.

Application Process: BayLegal thrives on our diversity, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) and QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, veterans, individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact BayLegal’s Human Resources Manager (510) 250-5225. BayLegal will begin reviewing applications upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Please submit (1) cover letter including response to question below (no page limit), (2) resume, (3) references, and (4) writing sample through BayLegal’s career application portal.

As part of your cover letter, please address the following:
BayLegal’s clients are low-income and very low-income members of our communities. They include LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) and QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, the working poor, seniors, people who are limited English proficient, veterans, persons with disabilities, survivors of abuse and exploitation, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, and people who are experiencing or at risk of homeless, and persons from other underrepresented groups. To ensure our organization is best serving these populations, BayLegal strives to promote an evolving set of behaviors and attitudes amongst our staff, as well as policies that enable us to work effectively across cultures, with clients, with our coworkers, and with the community. We see this as a commitment to enhance the provision of our services to all clients; to raise the level of positive client outcomes; and to create an inclusive and respectful workplace in which differences are acknowledged and valued.

How do you think your experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to serve our diverse client base effectively, work effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds than your own, and to contribute to our commitment to humility, inclusion, and diversity? Feel free to think broadly about your response to this question, applying various aspects of your life and personal experiences.

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Location: Richmond, CA

Job date: Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:06:15 GMT

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Job description: Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Housing Search and Landlord Outreach Coordinator in the Division of Rental Assistance!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents.

Formerly known as the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), EOHLC works with municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and development partners to provide affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Housing Search and Landlord Outreach Coordinator within EOHLC’s Division of Rental Assistance (DRA) will play a critical role in building relationships with rental property owners and identifying potential housing units for participants in EOHLC’s voucher programs. This person will be expected to explore strategies for making it easier for renters with vouchers to find suitable units and lease up quickly, as well as strategies for improving property owners’ understanding of and experience with voucher programs.

This position requires an energetic and adaptable self-starter with strong communication, presentation, and data analysis skills, knowledge of the rental market, ability to develop and implement creative strategies, and ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders. Knowledge of and experience with rental assistance programs and/or real estate is strongly preferred.

Occasional travel and evening work may be required in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

1) Research & Data Tracking

· Research and utilize existing datasets, listservs, associations, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) listings, apartment rental websites, etc. to develop a dynamic contact list of rental property owners across the state

· Develop a database of property owners who have expressed interest in renting to voucher holders and/or have rented to voucher holders in the past, along with information about their units

2) Outreach & Relationship-Building

· Utilize mail, email, and other media to disseminate information to property owners about how they can participate in voucher programs, what the benefits are, etc.

· Build trusting relationships with property owners and real estate professionals across the state

· Lead intensive recruitment campaigns when new vouchers are made available to specific populations and need to be issued and leased quickly

· Make introductions between property owners and their local Regional Administering Agency (RAA) as appropriate

· Represent EOHLC at external property owner outreach events

3) Presentations

· Facilitate information sessions (both virtual and in-person) for property owners

· Collaborate with RAAs to offer workshops, information sessions, appreciation events, and other outreach for property owners

· Provide workshops on specific topics of interest for property owners

4) Oversight & Technical Assistance

· Provide oversight, guidance, and technical assistance to RAA staff who are responsible for housing search and landlord outreach

· Develop standardized materials and data tracking tools for RAA staff engaged in housing search and landlord outreach

· Facilitate meetings and share best practices across RAAs

5) Customer Service

· Answer general questions about voucher programs from property owners

· Solicit feedback from property owners about challenges they encounter with voucher program rules and/or administration

· Assist with resolution of case-specific issues escalated by property owners participating in EOHLC’s voucher programs

6) Collaboration & Project Development

· Collaborate with other EOHLC staff on fair housing education for property owners

· Collaborate with Supporting Neighborhood Opportunity (SNO) Mass staff to specifically recruit property owners in “high-opportunity neighborhoods”

· Help DRA determine which (if any) types of landlord incentives may be most effective, and assist with implementation where appropriate

· Assist DRA staff with the development of online tools, portals, etc. that would be helpful for property owners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 3-5 years of experience in real estate, housing search, rehousing, and/or rental assistance programs.

2. Ability to lead public presentations and trainings to large and small audiences.

3. Ability to develop positive working relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders.

4. Ability to analyze and synthesize program data, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.

5. Ability to recognize problems and effectively implement solutions.

6. At least intermediate demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

7. Knowledge of fair housing laws

8. Experience with negotations

9. Experience with voucher management software

10. Occasional travel and evening work may be required in this position.

COMMENTS:

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

Qualifications First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in real estate management, property management, public housing program management, public housing program development or public housing program administration, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate’s degree with a major in real estate, public administration, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in real estate, public administration, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.*

III. A Master’s or higher degree with a major in public administration, business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of
three years of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Expected salary:

Location: Boston, MA

Job date: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:20:15 GMT

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Job description: POSITION:

Refugee Housing Stability Specialist

CLASSIFICATION:

Regular, Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Hourly, Non-Exempt Status

LOCATION:

3702 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406

WEBSITE:

CLOSING DATE:

Open Until Filled

Join our diverse and mission-driven team at CAPI! If you enjoy networking and building relationships with property managers to help provide stable housing options for Afghan families who are new to the US – this position is for you! The Refugee Housing Stability Specialist is responsible for collaborating with the Housing Navigators in supporting clients who need property management mediation to lower housing costs and work with both parties to develop plans and pathways to stable housing. When pathways reach a roadblock, this role will help identify alternative housing options for Navigators to transition their clients to. In addition, this role will work closely with partner organizations to provide direct rental support subsidies while the navigators work with the clients to stabilize their housing.

WAGES AND BENEFITS

$24.00-26.00 per hour; employer-subsidized health insurance; generous employer contributions to a Health Savings Account for High Deductible enrollment; cost of premiums covered for First Stop Health for all employees; dental and voluntary vision insurance; participation in the agency-sponsored retirement plan with a 3% match; employer-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off, plus 10 employer paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year; and fully paid parental leave.

SCHEDULE: The majority of this position is conducted 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday; however, there may be some light evening and weekends. CAPI is currently operating with a hybrid work schedule of 4 days per week in the office and 1 day work from home. New staff are expected to work 5 days per week in the office until they complete their initial training and receive approval from their supervisor.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Property Management Relations 40%*

• Network with Property Management entities to establish report and pathways for Afghan families to rent at affordable rates
• Work with Property Management entities to develop plans, goals, and outcomes for families leading to housing stability and helping alleviate entities concerns
• Keep records of Property Management entities willing and unwilling to work with this process and leverage those in future cases
• Work with Property Management entities to resolve rental unit issues and problems to help stabilize housing situation (including maintenance and contractual issues)
• Conduct rental unit searches to identify potential housing options and contact management to establish relationships and potential pathways for families

• Client and Internal Team Coordination 30%*

• Work with navigators to develop a list of clients and resources to prioritize and plan housing stability efforts
• Attend team meetings and team collaboration sessions to ensure comprehensive client housing services
• Work with team to develop best practices and strategic plans for client support and grant outcomes
• Work with navigators in collaboratively conducting housing education sessions for clients
• Work with navigators to assist clients with property viewing and move

• External Partnership Coordination 20%*

• Coordinate with external agencies partnered with this initiative to help facilitate smooth payment of direct rental subsidies to families in need of rent support
• Coordinate and collaborate with other housing stability programs and agencies to find new pathways for families
• Attending regular coordination meetings with partners to maintain closely connected and coordinated efforts

• Civic Engagement/Public Policy* 5%

• Support CAPI’s agency-wide Civic Engagement and Public Policy values and initiatives and incorporate civic engagement and Public Policy into routine case management work
• Participate in voter registration and pledge drives, educational/outreach initiatives, GOTV activities and Public Policy initiatives

• Other Duties as Assigned* 5%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in a related field or 2 years of related experience
• At least 2 years of non-profit experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience working with diverse communities; preferred familiarity with resettlement processes
• Ability to establish solid partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and conduct effective outreach independently
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of cultural competence; preferred understanding of Afghan culture and customs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Fluency in English; preferred fluency in either (or both) Pashto & Dari
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, and demonstrate sound judgement in all interactions
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with CAPI’s clients, staff, and management
• Ability to produce high quality work, with attention to detail and consistent follow through
• Ability to exercise sound and rational judgement when assisting all visitors and answering questions
• Able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion
• Ability and skills to manage time effectively, including prioritizing work and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge and Ability to use & adapt to different technology tools, including MS Office programs and databases
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet CAPI’s driving record requirements.

Please go to to apply through our online applicant tracking system.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of CAPI USA. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don’t fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

CAPI USA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at

Expected salary: $24 – 26 per hour

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job date: Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:26:23 GMT

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Job description: ABOUT KAMBO ENERGY GROUP

Kambo Energy Group is a social enterprise committed to improving home comfort, safety, and energy efficiency in underserved communities. Founded in 2009, Kambo was created in response to the lack of participation in utility and government retrofit programming from households with low-to-moderate incomes, diverse multicultural communities, Indigenous communities, and other harder-to-reach groups. Over the course of 14 years, Kambo’s community-centered approach has helped utilities, governments, and other industry partners boost participation by embedding equity considerations into energy and home retrofit programs.

Kambo is home to three in-house programs: Empower Me, Community Power, and the Home Upgrades Program. Empower Me delivers multilingual education, support, and coaching services to ensure immigrant and newcomer communities have access to energy and retrofit programs. Community Power partners with Indigenous communities to facilitate home building, renovation, and improvement projects. The Home Upgrades Program provides fully subsidized energy retrofits to improve affordability for Albertan households living in energy poverty.

Kambo is led by a group of dynamic and passionate people who take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We believe Kambo is the place where people can show up as their full-self and do the best work of their lives in an engaging, dynamic, and fun environment.

ROLE

Reporting to the Construction Services Manager, this role will work in Community Power to support the delivery of our construction and housing service offerings. These services are often delivered in remote, isolated communities and range from housing condition assessments to new home construction and renovation estimating, project management partnerships, and other related work. This role will work alongside a small operations team to deliver benefits to our clients that improves homes and adds capacity to manage their housing projects. This is a fully remote (work from home) position that requires regular travel to communities across Western Canada.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to think creatively and pragmatically to solve unique challenges and be an exceptionally strong communicator who is skilled at relating to diverse groups of people. You are a natural leader who enjoys taking ownership of work in a dynamic and autonomous setting. You work well with small, collaborative teams and can embrace a diverse range of responsibilities to get things done.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is responsible for:

• The development of construction services content including housing assessment and upgrade reports, renovation scope documents, cost estimates, trade contracts, construction progress accounting reports, schedules and change orders.
• Performing building condition assessments in communities across BC and neighbouring provinces.
• Assessing the condition of various housing components such as foundations, windows and doors, roofs, attics, plumbing & electrical systems, etc.
• Working with energy specialists to formulate energy reduction strategies for community homes and buildings.
• Teaching and guiding community housing staff on best practices to correct deficiencies within homes and buildings.
• Generating detailed scopes of work and cost estimates for home and building maintenance and repair for the purpose of community-scale budgeting and planning.
• Presenting assessment findings to community members and leadership both virtually and in-person.
• Acting as a liaison between contractors, the client, and other stakeholders during renovation and construction projects and acting as the owner’s representative.
• Managing relationships with our partner communities as it relates to project work.
• Working with the Business Development team to define new construction and housing service offerings and refine existing offerings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A thorough understanding of cold climate residential construction methods and best practices is required for this role.
• Degree, certificate, diploma or other formal training in Construction Management or building trade is required.
• A reasonable understanding of advanced building science is required.
• 2-5 years of direct experience in residential construction or construction management is required.
• Experience using MS Word and Excel and the ability to learn a variety of new software is required.
• Experience with client management and customer service is an asset.
• Having Red Seal, Building Inspector or Project Management certification is an asset.
• Interest in, and knowledge of high performance building systems is an asset.
• Must have a valid Class 5-passenger vehicle licence.

BENEFITS

• Extended health benefits
• Remote/hybrid work environment
• Unlimited paid vacation
• Apple laptop
• Team & social events

As an organization deeply rooted in addressing inequity in the climate sector, Kambo is committed to ensuring that our team reflects the communities we serve. As such, Indigenous applicants will be prioritized in the recruitment processes for this role.

This is a Remote position with travel required. There will be preference given to applicants located in Northern BC.

Expected salary: $80000 – 100000 per year

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:21:26 GMT

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Job description: Our client are a leading regional house builder and have an excellent reputation for delivering family homes to a high quality finish on a high specification.

Their Head Office is in North Wales but owing to a vast increase in units delivered and continued & exciting growth plans have recently opened a new regional office from Warrington.
With such a number of the long-standing Customer Care team have moved across to the North West office, leaving an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance / Customer Care Technician to join their growing Customer Care Team, in North Wales.

You will be working on post-completion properties ensuring all defects are rectified within a professional and timely manner, working in customers homes, liaising with customers on issues raised and putting right.

The duties of the role will be to carry out a high standard of customer service and multi trades / maintenance works within occupied homes.
This includes works from: Carpentry, Plumbing, Decorating, Painting, Mastic, Tiling etc throughout the warranty period.

The role:

• Meet with customers in their homes and carry out works to a high-quality and timely manner.
• Working along-side contractors as necessary to ensure all works are carried out as necessary
• Keeping the company updated regarding works that are finished.
• Travel across the region covered as necessary
• Adhering to Health & Safety policies at all times

Skills Required:

• You must have experience working for a House Builder within a similar role such as Multi Trader / Operative.
• Experience with the following Multi Trades works to be carried out include Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Decorating, Tiling, Mastic, Easing doors/floor boards etc.
• Full Driving License

Renumeration:

• The role attracts a negotiable basic salary of £32,000 to £36,000 + company van (with tools as required) and fuel card.

If you’re interested in this excellent career opportunity then please apply with your CV.

Expected salary: £32000 – 36000 per year

Location: St Asaph, Denbighshire – Wrexham

Job date: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:27:34 GMT

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Job description: (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC) Travel Requirement: Travel not required Language…. 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…

Expected salary: $81410.14 – 101762.68 per year

Location: Canada

Job date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 02:00:30 GMT

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Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9742

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (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 $ 81410.14 to $ 101762.68 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 under Financial Operations in the Bilingual Specialist, Assisted Housing position. In this role, you will support projects approved under CMHC’s various lending and housing programs through the contract negotiation process to the advancing and disbursement of funds. Your role will help ensure housing projects funded by CMHC are successfully constructed or renovated, while also ensuring that risks to CMHC are appropriately managed.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and support our clients in the execution of loan agreements and supporting documents in consultation with legal partners.
• Recommend funding advances and monitor the ongoing construction of housing projects.
• Perform in-depth analysis of legal documentation and professional third-party reports such as appraisals, quantity surveyor reports and environmental site assessments, to assess risks to CMHC and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analyze and maintain complex information critical to the development of reports related to program outputs and outcomes, identify gaps, and take steps to ensure they are rectified.
• Apply sound judgment and decision-making practises that are factual and based on complex analysis to derive recommendations and solutions.
• Work closely with various professionals and external experts to validate and facts and data.
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with clients in addition to other relevant stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the operations and environment.
• Ensure financial and budget authority limits are respected.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.•
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in real estate law, construction financing or commercial banking.
• Demonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information and propose viable solutions.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in both official languages (French in English).
• Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to negotiate with clients and arrive at acceptable solutions, sometimes in controversial conditions and tight time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical experience dealing with complex legal matters including loan agreements, operating agreements and construction lien acts.
• Good organizational skills, including project management and the ability to undertake and complete multiple concurrent tasks and strong decision-making skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Demonstrated experience in program administration and property development is an asset.
• A certification in Real Estate Finance (CRF), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) or Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation.
• Experience in construction financing, construction loan management or funding.
• Knowledge of multi-unit residential lending industry and practices.

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: $81410.14 – 101762.68 per year

Location: Canada

Job date: Sun, 12 Nov 2023 08:59:31 GMT

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Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9741

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: English Essential

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

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 81410.14 to $ 101762.68 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 under Financial Operations in the Specialist, Assisted Housing position. In this role, you will support projects approved under CMHC’s various lending and housing programs through the contract negotiation process to the advancing and disbursement of funds. Your role will help ensure housing projects funded by CMHC are successfully constructed or renovated, while also ensuring that risks to CMHC are appropriately managed.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and support our clients in the execution of loan agreements and supporting documents in consultation with legal partners.
• Recommend funding advances and monitor the ongoing construction of housing projects.
• Perform in-depth analysis of legal documentation and professional third-party reports such as appraisals, quantity surveyor reports and environmental site assessments, to assess risks to CMHC and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analyze and maintain complex information critical to the development of reports related to program outputs and outcomes, identify gaps, and take steps to ensure they are rectified.
• Apply sound judgment and decision-making practises that are factual and based on complex analysis to derive recommendations and solutions.
• Work closely with various professionals and external experts to validate and facts and data.
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with clients in addition to other relevant stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the operations and environment.
• Ensure financial and budget authority limits are respected.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.•
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in real estate law, construction financing or commercial banking.
• Demonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information and propose viable solutions.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to negotiate with clients and arrive at acceptable solutions, sometimes in controversial conditions and tight time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical experience dealing with complex legal matters including loan agreements, operating agreements and construction lien acts.
• Good organizational skills, including project management and the ability to undertake and complete multiple concurrent tasks and strong decision-making skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Demonstrated experience in program administration and property development is an asset.
• A certification in Real Estate Finance (CRF), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) or Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation.
• Experience in construction financing, construction loan management or funding.
• Knowledge of multi-unit residential lending industry and practices.

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: $81410.14 – 101762.68 per year

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:28:32 GMT

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Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9742

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (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 $ 81410.14 to $ 101762.68 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 under Financial Operations in the Bilingual Specialist, Assisted Housing position. In this role, you will support projects approved under CMHC’s various lending and housing programs through the contract negotiation process to the advancing and disbursement of funds. Your role will help ensure housing projects funded by CMHC are successfully constructed or renovated, while also ensuring that risks to CMHC are appropriately managed.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and support our clients in the execution of loan agreements and supporting documents in consultation with legal partners.
• Recommend funding advances and monitor the ongoing construction of housing projects.
• Perform in-depth analysis of legal documentation and professional third-party reports such as appraisals, quantity surveyor reports and environmental site assessments, to assess risks to CMHC and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Analyze and maintain complex information critical to the development of reports related to program outputs and outcomes, identify gaps, and take steps to ensure they are rectified.
• Apply sound judgment and decision-making practises that are factual and based on complex analysis to derive recommendations and solutions.
• Work closely with various professionals and external experts to validate and facts and data.
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with clients in addition to other relevant stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the operations and environment.
• Ensure financial and budget authority limits are respected.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.•
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in real estate law, construction financing or commercial banking.
• Demonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information and propose viable solutions.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in both official languages (French in English).
• Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to negotiate with clients and arrive at acceptable solutions, sometimes in controversial conditions and tight time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical experience dealing with complex legal matters including loan agreements, operating agreements and construction lien acts.
• Good organizational skills, including project management and the ability to undertake and complete multiple concurrent tasks and strong decision-making skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Demonstrated experience in program administration and property development is an asset.
• A certification in Real Estate Finance (CRF), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) or Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation.
• Experience in construction financing, construction loan management or funding.
• Knowledge of multi-unit residential lending industry and practices.

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: $81410.14 – 101762.68 per year

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:49:53 GMT

Apply for the job now!

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Job description: Who We Are

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code: 13-MRE-2023

Department: Housing and Gender Based Violence Support Services

Reports to: Manager, Transitional Housing

Location: Hamilton, On

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Start Date: TBD

Posting Date: October 25, 2023

• Responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Transitional Living and Phoenix Place residence;
• Directly supervises 20-30 employees; including scheduling, training, monitoring and evaluating performance;
• In collaboration with the frontline team, provides a range of social work/housing supports to women in the residence including goal setting, case management, life skills, advocacy and crisis intervention;
• Demonstrates tact, discretion and persuasion required in influencing, teaching, motivating clients and employees;
• Resolves conflicts or highly sensitive situations as a regular and recurring requirement;
• Oversees and evaluates initial assessment of program applicants; determines suitability and case management plan within defined framework;
• Analyses broad problems generally of an operating or specialized nature develops solutions;
• Completes file audits and monthly and ad hoc reports as required;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;
• Supports the team in managing the impact of vicarious trauma when working with clients at risk;
• Assists Manager with development of, and implements and tracks annual budget;
• Schedules staff and completes all payroll administration duties;
• Assists manager by sitting on or leading internal and external committees;
• Provides training to staff and students (e.g. anti-racism);
• Stays current on legislation affecting housing programs, regulations and directives and understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Provides recommendations to strengthen existing policies and/or processes;
• Maintains appropriate record-keeping and expense reporting in accordance with YWCA Hamilton’s policies and procedures, and confidentiality/privacy policies;
• Identifies and evaluates risks associated with members/clients and takes appropriate action to control risks;
• Demonstrates and models strong leadership behaviours as a member of the YWCA leadership team;
• Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
• Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures employees comply with health, safety standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements;
• Supports YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works a standard 37.50-hour work week; regularly on-call rotation for emergencies, crisis situations and resourcing issues;
• Regular visits and inspections of residences;
• Regularly works in emotionally charged situations requiring resolution.

Qualifications

• Completion of 3 years’ college in social or human services, or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience working with women with multiple barriers and concurrent disorders (mental health addiction, violence);
• Demonstrated leadership skills;
• Knowledge of issue trauma and practice of harm reduction principles;
• Knowledge and skills in crisis intervention and supportive counseling;
• Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must provide a current Vulnerable sector police check or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Ability to bring an intersectional feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to day-today work and planning;
• Ability to work a schedule that includes regular on-call rotation for emergencies, crisis
• situations and resourcing issues;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please Note: Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Expected salary:

Location: Hamilton, ON

Job date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:07:49 GMT

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