Applications Supervisor Met 23117 - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Applications Supervisor

Metropolitan District

Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment:
Full Time, Permanent

Union Status:
Excluded (Non-Union)

Competition # MET 23117

Closing Date:
September 12, 2023

About Us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that's right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need.

We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

About Our Opportunity

Primary Accountabilities

Ensure the effective supervision of the Application Clerk/Officer team by setting and evaluating performance targets, promoting diversity and a healthy workplace, demonstrating leadership competencies, taking part in, and respecting corporate human resources practices, promoting teamwork and individual development, manage performance and maintaining internal communication.
Provide direction in the areas of tenant placement options and community development to address chronic vacancies and conducts market research to identify emerging trends in the community related to housing need.
Liaise with community agencies and government programs such as Home Care Nova Scotia, Adult Protection, Child Protection, and Income Assistance, medical personnel such as doctors, geriatric and mental health specialists, hospital workers, etc., as well as family members and other advocates and volunteer groups.
Other assigned duties.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field, plus five years' experience, including at least three years supervisory experience in a unionized environment preferred.
Good knowledge of relevant legislation, including Adult Protection Act, Family and Children Services Act, Young Offenders Act, Criminal Code, Residential Tenancies Act, etc.
Computer skills and competency in desktop software including Microsoft Office.
Communication skills, both verbal and written.
Interpersonal skills to deal with coworkers, tenants, contractors and vendors, other departments, and the public in a positive, tactful, courteous, and cooperative manner.
Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning, and dealing with inquiries, requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.
Possess valid nova scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

Experience supervising unionized employees.
Working knowledge of Yardi Property Management software.
Knowledge of NSPHA policies and procedures.

Competencies required at this level of work are Decision Making, Problem-solving Skills, Adaptability, Communication, Leadership and Client Services.

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, eligibility, and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification:
PR 10

Salary Range:
$57, $70,095.32 Yearly

Work Week: 35 hours

Note:
This is not a Civil Service position.

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$57,457.55-$70,095.32 per year

Schedule: