City : British Columbia

Category : Other

Industry : Real estate and rental and leasing

Employer : BC Housing

DIRECTOR, DAS PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE:

($111,160 - $130,776 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to Associate Vice President, Portfolio & Business Strategies, the Director, DAS Project Management Office is responsible for recommending capital investment allocations and monitoring progress in the delivery of and long-term provision of affordable housing in British Columbia. The role provides leadership and direction to manage governance of the affordable housing investment. He/she/they oversee portfolio management, governance and evaluation of housing development projects delivered through multiple project teams overseeing effective delivery of numerous capital projects in various phases of development across the province. The position leads portfolio management through the adoption of project management best practices including project intake, project mix, portfolio balancing, project planning and execution, analyzing portfolio performance, resource and capacity management, and strategic decision making to maximize results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, project management or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or other project management certification is required
• Extensive experience in project management roles, including leading multiple projects
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of project management principles, methodologies and tools 
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including identification of issues/risks and generating creative solutions 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate to a range of audiences
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant software
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from idea to execution 
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationship with internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and stakeholders to successfully deliver within scope and timelines
• Ability to identify and implement effective systems to monitor performance 
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations to ensure clear and effective communications
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with staff, management, Executives, and other stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups to achieve common goals
• Ability to travel and arrange suitable transportation to various sites

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies.  To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.  This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in a meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities and Disabled People, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org.

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

Please note that this excluded management position is a new position created by the employer. This created position is subject to the provisions of article 3.2 of the BCGEU Administrative/Clerical Division collective agreement. This article requires the employer and the BCGEU to reach a mutual agreement as to the exclusion status of the position which is currently outstanding. The permanent excluded status of this position remains outstanding and may be established as a BCGEU position. Pay, benefits, and terms of conditions of employment may be affected by this change.

- Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.)

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