Job Description

Requisition ID: 19650

Department: Strategic Initiatives Dept.

Service: Housing Solutions & Investments Services

Branch: Affordable Housing Development Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP

Salary Information: $93,764.58 - $114,097.62 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West

City: Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Administrative and Support Services

Application Close: 05/11/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Strategic Housing Projects Branch in the Strategic Initiatives Department is seeking a dynamic and innovative housing professional to lead the development and implementation of incentive programs and strategic housing initiatives that advance Council's priorities. This role plays a key part in enabling the creation of new affordable and supportive housing, by supporting non-profit developers through complex legislative, planning, and construction processes. The successful candidate will bring expertise and a minimum 2 years of experience in affordable housing, including development approvals, building design, project financials, and a strong understanding of affordable housing funding programs across all levels of government. They will use technology and project management tools to coordinate multiple priorities, including project and program budgets, timelines, consultants, payment requests, and reporting requirements. The candidate will also lead inclusive communications and stakeholder engagement strategies, including public consultations, advisory workshops, and the preparation of reports and presentations for elected officials and senior staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in urban planning, urban studies, architecture, public or business administration, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of housing experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Registered Professional Planner (RPP) with OPPI OR Landscape Architect (Full Member) with OALA OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with PEO, or working towards certification, is desirable

KNOWLEDGE

Residential building/construction industry Project management methodologies Project construction and operating budgets Principles of land use planning, development approvals processes and environmental considerations related to development Broader development issues including urban design and principles of smart growth Housing policy guidelines and relevant federal/provincial agreements and legislation, such as Housing Services Act, Planning Act. Municipal government policy, regulation and political processes Socio-economic theory and Land Economics (e.g. housing supply and demand factors and their impacts) Research and evaluation methodology and techniques Social housing programs Word processing and spreadsheet software Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Effective stakeholder consultation processes and facilitation skills Reasoning and problem-solving skills Superior verbal and written communication skills Negotiation and advocacy skills Establish and maintain positive working relationships Understand and resolve conflicting priorities Research, assess and recommend intervention strategies for housing development Collaborative approach in working with others Demonstrated initiative and innovation/creativity Work under pressure in stressful situations Work within deadlines to meet goals and targets

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.




We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.



The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.



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