First Nations Housing Advocate and Program Manager

3 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada The Manitoba Real Estate Association Inc. Full time

**About Manitoba Tipi Mitawa Inc.**

Through a partnership by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA), The Manitoba Tipi Mitawa Inc. (MTM) program helps eligible First Nations families achieve the goal of homeownership, by guiding and supporting them through education, financial assistance, and ongoing wrap-around support.

MTM is a registered charity dedicated to relieving poverty by managing a home ownership program for First Nations families in Manitoba. We work closely with various stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, and community organizations, to provide comprehensive support to our beneficiaries.

**About the Manitoba Real Estate Association**

As a professional association, we use our expertise to build, empower and uphold a trusted and sustainable real estate profession to ensure Manitobans value the role that our 2700+ REALTOR® members have in building stronger communities, and in helping Manitobans through the most financially impactful decisions of their lives. We are proud to lead with integrity, and research drives our innovative work.

**About the Role**

The First Nations Housing Advocate plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and compliance of Manitoba Tipi Mitawa as a registered charity. This position involves fundraising, sourcing and managing donations, managing corporate filings, adhering to financial assistance agreements, planning budgets, handling program inquiries, and providing meeting and administrative support to the MTM board of directors. The individual will also oversee the intake and management of the home ownership program regarding applicant intake and selection, education coordination, working with stakeholders (lending institution, funders, etc.) and ongoing support to applicants and homeowners.

Key Responsibilities:

- MREA and MTM: Advocate for First Nations housing rights in Manitoba, working to ensure equitable access to housing opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with First Nations communities and stakeholders to support and advance their housing needs and rights.
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Charities Directorate compliance: Ensure adherence to CRA charitable rules, manage obligations of registration, and oversee fundraising activities.
- MTM Donation Management: Update the website, acknowledge donations, ensure timely tax receipting, and maintain donation records.
- MTM Corporate Filings: Handle annual returns and directors’ information filings.
- MTM Financial Planning: Collaborate with the MREA CFO to prepare the annual budget.
- MTM Board of Directors Support: Meeting planning, provision of regular program updates, and advancement of strategic initiatives.
- MTM Home Ownership Program: Manage the request for proposals (RFP) process, open and oversee program intake, and coordinate financial literacy, home maintenance, and home purchase orientation training.
- MTM Ongoing Support: Track applicant progress, provide post-purchase guidance, and comply with any funders’ reporting requirements/audits.
- MREA: Provide comprehensive education for staff and association members on Indigenous Peoples’ history and rights. This includes covering the history and legacy of residential schools, the _United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples_, treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. The role requires delivering skills-based training focused on intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
- Project lead on association initiatives that advance progress on Call to Action #92 under the _Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action_

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, not-for-profit management, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in not-for-profit administration or a similar role.
- Skills-based training focused on intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
- Familiarity with CRA charitable guidelines and compliance.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

How to Apply:
Preference will be given to First Nations applicants.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7

Application deadline: 2024-10-14

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