Manager, Affordable Housing Development - Newmarket, Canada - The Regional Municipality of York

Description

POSITION PURPOSE Reporting to the Director, Housing Development and Asset Strategy, is responsible for managing and overseeing Regional initiatives to increase the supply of affordable housing and emergency housing through development; works with community groups and developers to facilitate affordable housing development; planning and overseeing multiple Regional affordable housing development projects throughout various phases from project planning to completion of new facilities and/or regeneration of existing facilities; identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, and overseeing a comprehensive development portfolio management plan including the related 20 year capital budget.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages projects, including the development of project objectives and terms of reference, assessing and acquiring resources, conducting impact analysis, consulting with relevant stakeholders and evaluating the final product.

Determines and develops creative solutions, programs and delivery models by identifying and linking opportunities and funding sources in a fragmented funding environment.

Develops and manages comprehensive portfolio management plan to develop, retain, divest, or redevelop properties.

Prepares, recommends, monitors and controls the Branch capital budget; prepares the business unit annual budget, special project budgets, and work plans.

Manages the implementation of process improvements and special projects.

Interprets Department policies and legislation and communicates them to the public including speaking engagements and meeting with other agencies, as required.

Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection, hiring, scheduling, assigning work, determining training and development needs, coaching, and mentoring, conducting performance appraisals and determining/recommending disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices.

May occasionally be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal business hours, as related to the Departmental Emergency Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a University Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's licence and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Standards, Acts and Regulations.

Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of housing development and financing, cross program Provincial and Federal funding framework, research, program development, budgeting, and business planning.

Knowledge of the Region's role, functions, challenges and legislative and policy framework.

Leadership competencies including operating strategically, leveraging diversity and differences, customer focused, ensuring accountability, managing complex problems, financial management, employing interactive and effective communication, fostering collaborative relationships, cultivating engagement to drive vision and purpose, managing and developing talent, establishing and maintaining trust, displaying self-awareness, and demonstrating resiliency.