Project Manager, Housing and Homelessness

1 month ago

Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Housing and Homelessness, the Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of housing options in Kingston across the housing continuum as well as managing, evaluating and implementing an components of the City’s 10-year Housing and Homelessness plan and Mayor’s Task Force on Housing Implementation Plan.

The Project Manager drives the development of housing projects and partnerships across the affordable housing continuum (emergency, supportive, transitional, social and affordable housing) through Council and department directed strategic programs, services, projects, guidelines and procedures. The Project Manager provides expertise and leadership for coordinating all aspects of housing development projects and initiatives, reviews and directs the work of project staff and consultants and oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of deliverables.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Managing the full cycle of assigned projects and initiatives which support people experiencing homelessness and/or have core housing needs.

Providing management expertise and strategic support for the development of new affordable housing concepts, plans and tools that align with federal and provincial government programs, funding opportunities and municipal objectives.

Responsible for preparing and managing project plan(s), communications, budgets, scheduling, and implementation.

Providing leadership and direction to a cross departmental project team and delegate tasks to capitalize on employee strengths.

Establishing and maintaining strong relationships and building partnerships to strengthen capacity for initiatives and projects with the Not for Profit, charitable and private sectors.

Managing and supporting the Housing and Homelessness Committee and liaising with members of Council, community stakeholders and groups.

Compiling relevant information for the preparation of reports to City Council or standing committees as appropriate.

Developing and implementing effective Community Engagement tools supporting the development of housing and homelessness project and initiatives.

Reviewing and implementing research and best practices from other jurisdictions that support the development of affordable housing solutions across the housing continuum.

Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Competencies
University degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, business administration, public administration or a related field.

5 years of recent and related experience managing/leading large housing development projects from feasibility to completion.

Municipal government experience in a unionized environment preferred.

Hold and maintain membership in professional association (e.g. Professional Engineers of Ontario or Ontario Association of Architects) preferred.

**Must demonstrate Corporate Competencies**: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Expert knowledge of housing policies and programs, principles and methods of economics, financial, social and political risk analysis.

Demonstrated political acumen and the ability to build relationships, influence others, resolve conflicts, negotiate, facilitate and deliver information to a wide variety of audiences.

Strong, effective customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a team environment, liaise with key stakeholders and to function effectively with mínimal supervision.

Strong time and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and interpret information.

Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to formulate solutions to complex issues.

Advanced computer skills including MS Office.

Knowledge of planning and development processes as they relate to residential development.

Ability to travel occasionally for meetings with groups in County of Frontenac and for out-of-town meetings with other Service Managers and Province.

Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check.
Closing Statement

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and

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