Temporary Project Specialist

4 days ago

Oshawa, Canada Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation Full time

**ABOUT DURHAM REGION NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION**:
Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) is a social community and affordable housing provider in the Region of Durham providing homes to tenants with low and moderate-incomes in approximately 1,200 affordable rental units throughout 17 residential properties. Our portfolio includes multiple mid-rise and low-rise apartments and townhouse complexes throughout the Region.

DRNPHC is looking for a highly motivated full-time **Project Specialist **for an eighteen (18) month contract period to cover a maternity leave**.**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The Project Specialist will be accountable to manage assigned projects in keeping with developed policy, processes and standards required to deliver new developments and capital renewal for the Corporation. The person in this role will also be expected to support the Facilities department in times of heavy workload.

Reporting to the Director, Development & Capital Assets, the Project Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the completion of specific projects for DRNPHC while ensuring these projects are on time, on budget, and within scope and for updating and maintaining the Asset Planner database.

The Project Specialist is also accountable for the administration of all related resources, contracts, tools and supplies to ensure DRNPHC’s real property assets are effectively and efficiently maintained to established standards.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**:

- Post-Secondary Education in Engineering, Building Science, Facilities or related area
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in capital asset management. Working knowledge of project management methodologies. Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
- Knowledge of Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Systems and building envelope (their interaction, life cycle and performance indicators)
- Knowledge of property management, residential maintenance practices and processes. Experience and knowledge about the social housing sector is an asset.
- Knowledge of the relevant legislation including the Construction Lien Act, Ontario Building Code, National and Ontario Electrical Code, Ministry of Labour regulations, Fire Code, Ontario Fire Marshals Act, CSA Standards, Residential Tenancies Act (related to maintenance/renovation, buildings systems and capital planning) and the industry standard for steel, concrete, masonry, timber, electrical and mechanical work
- Experience with public procurement of goods and services
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proven ability to problem solve and resolve conflict
- Sound judgement and critical thinking is required
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational skills to ensure appropriate prioritization and timely completion of tasks.
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Fluency in other languages considered a major asset
- Ability to embrace and promote diversity
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and adequate insurance
- Satisfactory Police Security Clearance for Vulnerable Sector

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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