Senior Officer, Financing Operations

Job Details Requisition ID: 11719 Position Status: Temporary Full Time Position Type: Hybrid Office Locations: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC) Travel Requirement: Travel not required Language Designation: English Essential Language Skill Levels: ZZZ Security Requirement: Reliability Status Salary Range: $71,761.28 – $89,701.60 About CMHC The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well‑functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams. Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful. Benefits Accrued vacation. Annual individual performance bonus. Group insurance coverage to support your well‑being from day one. Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. An inclusive workplace culture and environment. While positions at CMHC require some in‑office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. About The Role Join the Housing Programs Team, in the Senior Officer, Financing Operations position. In this role you will support projects approved under CMHC’s Affordable Housing Fund program by managing the advancing of funds throughout the construction process until project completion. You will help ensure these multi‑unit housing projects funded by CMHC are successfully constructed or renovated, while ensuring that risks to CMHC are appropriately managed. We have multiple temporary positions available with a duration of 18 months. What You’ll Do Analyze, process and approve funding requests and monitor the ongoing construction of multi‑unit housing projects within your financial limits and budgetary authority. Review supporting documentation and professional third‑party reports, such as quantity surveyor reports, drawdown schedules and title searches to assess risks to CMHC and recommend appropriate solutions. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clients receive their funds as expected when funding conditions are met. Review loan agreements to ensure that clients continue to satisfy all the conditions outlined in their agreement and process amendments when necessary. Maintain quality relationships with clients to understand their needs and objectives. What You Should Have A bachelor’s degree in administration, finance, or accounting, or a combination of education and experience may be considered. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the finance and/or housing industry, such as construction financing, commercial banking or housing development. Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to negotiate with clients and arrive at acceptable solutions. An ability to interpret program guidelines. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders. It Would Be Great If You Also Had A certification as a: Certified 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. Knowledge of underwriting principles and practices for multi‑unit housing projects. Experience in building reports and/or in using statistical analysis software such as MS Excel. Posting Closing Date Note, the competition will remain active until filled. We’re Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We’re 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 – and of people – 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. Learn more about our hiring process. 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’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around #J-18808-Ljbffr