Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Underwriter, Housing Program

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

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 the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join CMHC as a Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Underwriter, Housing Program and play a key role in advancing housing solutions across Canada. Opportunities are available within the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) and other housing program teams. In these roles, you will use your financial and underwriting expertise along with your client relationship skills to support the construction of new rental housing projects, including large scale developments and initiatives that contribute to the development and scaling of affordable housing solutions.

This is for multiple temporary positions of a duration ranging from 18 to 24 months.

What you'll do

• Apply sound judgement and decision-making practices based on complex financial analysis while making recommendations.
• Maintain quality relationships with clients to understand their needs, objectives, and explore opportunities.
• Act as a direct lender under the ACLP program or under BCH’s funding initiatives: review, underwrite, prioritize and approve loan applications while assessing financial viability and adherence to the program's policies and operational procedures.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and make recommendations for full underwriting.
• Manage risk by exercising prudence and due diligence while reviewing, underwriting, assessing a