Project Manager, Affordable Housing - Milton, Canada - Town of Milton

Town of Milton

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Milton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Type:
Contract

Department:
Planning

Salary:

$103, $129,986.00

Close Date _(closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
_

June 24, 2024

Hours per Week:
35

Openings:
1

Position Summary

Major Job Responsibilities

Coordinates the implementation of the Town's affordable housing related initiatives
Ensures that Town policies, processes, and regulations work together to support and enable cost effective and timely delivery of affordable housing initiatives
Assists in the coordination of available resources and financial tools to support affordable housing initiatives, while building corporate and community capacity and awareness of affordable housing needs
Monitors and reports on affordable housing initiatives under the Town's Housing Accelerator Fund and the Municipal Housing Pledge, including data gathering and progress tracking of initiatives
Conducts research and analysis on affordable housing and related issues and provides projections based on this analysis
Supports the delivery of affordable housing initiatives by the private sector, notforprofit organizations, cooperatives and the Region of Halton by establishing regular networking opportunities for sharing information about housing needs, identifying and discussing challenges and opportunities to the creation of affordable housing and ensuring alignment with council priorities and objectives
Works with Staff to advance affordable housing initiatives through the Town's Official Plan, Secondary Plans and Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw as required.
Provides technical input expertise, and coordination support for various policy projects to staff, Council, external agencies, the general public and the development industry.
Project manage consultants and coordinate interdepartmental working groups on the consultation, development, and implementation of affordable housing supportive policies directed by Council

Education & Experience

Postsecondary degree in Community, Urban or Regional Planning or a discipline related to Housing and Public Policy, Public Administration or equivalent
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related experience
Experience working at a public agency or within a municipal work environment is preferred

Certifications and Designations

Full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (RPP) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP) or other related professional designation
Project Management Certificate is preferred
Public Administration Certificate is preferred

Additional Job Skills

Experience in, program and policy development leading to implementation and delivery
Knowledge and experience in developing and/or implementing affordable housing programs, including planning, costing, team building, implementation strategies, and building in feedback and evaluation techniques
Knowledge and experience working with affordable and/or nonprofit housing providers, partnerships and incentives
Ability to write clear, precise, well organized and inclusive reports and recommendations for approval
Highly developed presentation skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate ideas, methods and recommendations internal and external stakeholders
Strong negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and public relations skills
Proven project management, research, analytical and problem solving skills
Experience with progress reporting, monitoring and data tracking

Salary Range:
$103,989 - $129,986 (based on a 35-hour work week)

About Milton

At the Town of Milton, we provide excellent and sustainable municipal services to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where residents thrive, businesses flourish and nature is cherished.

We are laying the groundwork for our vision for

Milton 2051
:

a safe, diverse and welcoming community that respects its natural beauty and heritage, supports a range of neighbourhoods, sustains a strong and balanced economy, and offers outstanding opportunities to live, learn, work and play.