Bilingual Senior Officer, Operations

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Agreement Management team, in the Bilingual Senior Officer, Operations position. In this role, you will manage long-term housing agreements concluded between CMHC and our indigenous and non-indigenous clients, including co-operative organizations, non-profit organizations and First Nations. You will be responsible for supporting and providing excellent client service to help achieve corporate objectives.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

What you'll do:

• Undertake a variety of analysis and monitoring activities to ensure compliance and viability of housing projects receiving CMHC funding.
• Analyze financial statements, budgets and conduct other activities to identify issues, potential problems and/or emerging trends in the housing portfolio.
• Work with our various business lines on the sustainability of the housing portfolio and the creation of new units.
• Provide support and recommend alternative solutions in line with our risk appetite to clients and stakeholders, including the communication of key decisions and the interpretation of policies.
• Responsible for operational activities related to payment of subsidies, administration of loans and default management.
• Maintain quality relationships with clients to understand their needs and objectives and explore opportunities to further housing outcomes.
• Prepare a variety of reports, memorandums and communications to support decision making and a positive client experience.

What you should have:

• A post-secondary education in business administration or commerce, with a specialization in accounting, finance or property management, and/or a minimum of five years of equivalent relevant experience.
• An understanding of audited financial statements and ability to assess their viability.
• The ability to interpret program guidelines and policies to maximize flexibility in their implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• An ability to persuade, influence and/or negotiate with others to gain acceptance of proposals or plans.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and tight deadlines with an emphasis on producing quality results.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages.

It would be great if you also had:

• A Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• A demonstrated experience working with different types of client such as : Indigenous clients and/or non-profit and co-operative organizations.
• The knowledge of Indigenous people culture, politics and history.
• The knowledge of non-profit housing sector politics and history.
• The knowledge of mortgage financing and social housing programs.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

What happens after you apply

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