Project manager, policy
City of Calgary’s Housing Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Project manager, policy. City of Calgary’s Housing Department focuses on providing affordable housing solutions to residents. It offers programs like supportive housing, rental assistance, and affordable homeownership. By ensuring equitable access to housing, it aims to improve the quality of life in the city. Its strategic partnerships help address Calgary’s growing demand for affordable housing. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Also hiring: Supervisor VI
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Calgary
Department: Housing
Position: Project manager, policy
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $47.77 – $63.92 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Temporary
Union: CUPE Local 38
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle
Job ID: 310931
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should hold a degree in Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy and Social Work
Experience: Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the relevant field
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to have project management experience, including preparing and presenting project updates, briefing notes, and reports for senior management, boards, or councils, along with providing recommendations on complex issues
- The candidates should have experience in the real estate or affordable housing sector, with familiarity in managing risks, financial aspects, and legal agreements
- The candidates should demonstrate strong facilitation, prioritization, planning, and organizing skills, with a keen attention to detail in order to meet tight deadlines
- The candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a well-developed ability to influence without authority
- The candidates should be able to exhibit strong business and political acumen, as well as demonstrated professional judgment in decision-making
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to identify issues, conduct research, and engage with internal and external partners to develop and analyze options, with the goal of improving existing strategies, policies, and service delivery models
- The candidates should be able to provide strategic advice, policy recommendations, and analysis to support the advancement of organizational strategies and business plans
- The candidates should be able to identify gaps in current practices, conduct thorough research, and develop policies, making actionable recommendations to various stakeholders and approval levels
- The candidates should be able to advocate on behalf of Calgary Housing with other orders of government, promoting policies, programs, and funding aligned with affordable housing objectives to improve the housing sector and create positive outcomes for current and future residents
- The candidates should be able to conduct research, engagement, and analysis in response to policy initiatives and programs from various levels of government, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
- The candidates should be able to communicate and coordinate Calgary Housing’s involvement in affordable housing initiatives with diverse partners, including federal, provincial, and municipal governments, public agencies, foundations, housing providers, residents, and other private and non-profit organizations
- The candidates should be able to initiate and lead project management activities, including determining project scope, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and monitoring progress
- The candidates should be able to provide regular progress reports through oral and written communication to senior management, the Board of Directors, and Calgary Housing’s Shareholder, ensuring that project objectives are met and risks are managed effectively
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!