Bilingual Specialist, Assisted Housing

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Job Description


Job Requisition ID: 9742

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 81410.14 to $ 101762.68 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that\'s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you

We\xe2\x80\x99ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here\xe2\x80\x99s what you get when you\xe2\x80\x99re a contract employee:

  • 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
  • Annual individual performance bonus.
  • Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more \xe2\x80\x93 because when you thrive, we thrive.
  • An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
  • A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region\xe2\x80\x99s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.
About the role
Join the Housing Programs team under Financial Operations in the Bilingual Specialist, Assisted Housing position. In this role, you will support projects approved under CMHC\xe2\x80\x99s various lending and housing programs through the contract negotiation process to the advancing and disbursement of funds. Your role will help ensure housing projects funded by CMHC are successfully constructed or renovated, while also ensuring that risks to CMHC are appropriately managed.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:
  • Prepare and support our clients in the execution of loan agreements and supporting documents in consultation with legal partners.
  • Recommend funding advances and monitor the ongoing construction of housing projects.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of legal documentation and professional third-party reports such as appraisals, quantity surveyor reports and environmental site assessments, to assess risks to CMHC and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Analyze and maintain complex information critical to the development of reports related to program outputs and outcomes, identify gaps, and take steps to ensure they are rectified.
  • Apply sound judgment and decision-making practises that are factual and based on complex analysis to derive recommendations and solutions.
  • Work closely with various professionals and external experts to validate and facts and data.
  • Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with clients in addition to other relevant stakeholders to gain a thorough understanding of the operations and environment.
  • Ensure financial and budget authority limits are respected.
What you should have:
  • An undergraduate degree in business administration, commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\xe2\x80\xa2
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience in real estate law, construction financing or commercial banking.
  • Demonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information and propose viable solutions.
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral) in both official languages (French in English).
  • Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to negotiate with clients and arrive at acceptable solutions, sometimes in controversial conditions and tight time constraints.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated analytical experience dealing with complex legal matters including loan agreements, operating agreements and construction lien acts.
  • Good organizational skills, including project management and the ability to undertake and complete multiple concurrent tasks and strong decision-making skills.
It would be great if you also had:
  • Demonstrated experience in program administration and property development is an asset.
  • A certification in Real Estate Finance (CRF), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) or Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation.
  • Experience in construction financing, construction loan management or funding.
  • Knowledge of multi-unit residential lending industry and practices.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought \xe2\x80\x93 and of people \xe2\x80\x93 are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don\xe2\x80\x99t worry \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re always posting new positions, so don\xe2\x80\x99t hesitate to give it another shot. We\xe2\x80\x99re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2253886
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $81410.14 - 101762.68 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Ottawa, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned