Housing Programs Analyst (Halton Region)
Department: Social & Community Services
Division/Location: Housing Services
Position: Housing Programs Analyst
At the Region of Halton, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve.
Note: This is a temporary full time position working 35 hours per week for up to eighteen (18) months.
Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work.
We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions.
You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.
Purpose:
Reporting to the Housing Initiatives Advisor, Housing Services, this position is responsible for managing and administering housing programs, and associated agreements with third party agencies, private landlords, Halton homeowners and community housing providers, ensuring timelines and reporting requirements are met for all internal and senior level government housing programs and initiatives. Develop policy and procedures related to new and existing housing programs and initiatives.
Preferred Background:
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services discipline or other relevant field such as Public Administration, Political Science, Planning or Business along with three to five years’ relevant housing experience. Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders is required. The candidate must have outstanding oral and written communication skills, excellent customer service skills, demonstrated project management experience, and an ability to analyze and report on data and trends. The incumbent requires experience with primary and secondary research/analysis, policy writing and have strong organizational skills as well as an ability to facilitate meetings and group processes.
The candidate must have a broad understanding of the housing sector, familiarity with Halton’s non-profit/charitable sector and working Knowledge of the Housing Services Act, Ontario Community Housing Renewal Strategy, Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) program. Experience using the Transfer Payment Ontario Network System (TPON) is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a high level of political acuity and an ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.
Employment Conditions:
The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment. Travel will be required, incumbent must provide their own transportation.
In support of the Region’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, the Region has a vaccination requirement for all employees.
The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to provide proof of vaccination. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.
The candidate will be asked to provide the Region with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal
https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the Region will be required.
Duties:
- Develop and manage various housing programs, ensuring all targets and reporting requirements are achieved
- Develop policies and procedures related to housing programs.
- Manage budgets for sub-projects, policy analysis, provincial reporting and stakeholder partnership development
- Plan, implement and evaluate community/strategic initiatives. This includes initiatives that have been identified as a priority in Halton Region’s Strategic Action Plan and Comprehensive Housing Strategy.
- Develop partnerships to achieve project outcomes and support community initiatives.
- Support the administration of local and provincially funded program allocations
- Acquire data and provide timely and accurate analysis to support program planning and decision making.
- Prepare a wide range of documents/communications to support projects and initiatives.
- Represent Halton Region in community initiatives, planning tables, steering committees, etc.
- Identify and monitor trends that impact non-profit/charitable organizations and the broader housing sector.
- Plan and coordinate events.
- Perform primary and secondary research such as surveys, focus groups, literature/best practice reviews and environmental scans and communicate research findings through reports, presentations and briefing notes.
- Provide policy, procedure development, program and research support to Housing Services Division.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Posted: October 20, 2021
Posting Expires: October 26, 2021
Posting #: SS-445-21
Apply Online at: Halton Job Postings
Important Information:
- We appreciate all applications however only those selected to advance in the selection process will be contacted. Candidates will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please check your email and voicemail regularly.
- We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
NOTE: Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.