First Nations/metis/inuit Candidates

**Closing**:Posting will remain open until position is filled
**Term**: 35 hrs/week (up to 1-year contract)

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS) provides safe and affordable housing for First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people living in urban and rural areas of Ontario. Our Vision is “to lead the design, development and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

Housing Services are provided throughout the province by over 140 Team Members as well as a wide range of partners including Indigenous Organizations, Community Organizations, Governments (Municipal, Provincial, Federal), and Private Sector. Our Main Office and Service Centre is located in Sault Ste. Marie and we have Satellite Service Centres in Dryden, Peterborough, and Hamilton. Services provided include:

- Property management of over 2300 subsidized and unsubsidized housing units;
- Provision of an assisted homeownership program providing down payment and home purchase assistance;
- Provision of an assisted homeowner repair program;
- Supportive housing services for community members;
- Planning and development of new housing; and
- Program management, program development and title services to local community organizations.

Founded in 1994, OAHS provides housing services to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. OAHS is governed by

We are currently seeking a **Client Services and Building Coordinator** for our office located in **Hamilton, Ontario.**

**Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following**:

- Support OAHS’s mission and vision and make significant contributions to the achievement of the corporate strategic plan;
- Contributing to achievement of division and organization key performance indicators;
- Delivering various programs according to specified policies, procedures and program guidelines;
- Responsible for or assisting in all aspects of direct client services including but not limited to collection of rent, building and property maintenance and program compliance;
- Carrying out property inspections and preparing written inspection reports and work specifications and utilizing and maintaining data integrity in the OAHS asset planner software;
- Inspecting work performed by contractors to ensure completeness and quality in accordance with specifications;
- Securing vacated units;
- Responding to and resolving maintenance complaints and issues;
- Attending the unit with the selected tenant to ensure all required information (i.e. building maintenance, smoke and CO detectors, etc.) is understood including following up at specified intervals post occupancy;
- Delivering eviction notices to tenants as required and attending resulting Tribunal Hearings as a representative of OAHS;
- Carrying out administrative duties related to specific properties including maintaining accurate records in the
- OAHS property management systems, maintaining electronic and manual filing systems and program databases, and producing required reports, letters and spreadsheets; and preparing and/or making bank deposits; and
- Other duties as required.
**Conditions of employment**:

- Ability to travel throughout the province of Ontario as required;
- Ability to work varying hours/days;
- Valid CPIC Clearance (Criminal Records check) and/or Vulnerable Sector Check;
- References;
- Current, valid Ontario Driver’s Licence;
- Safe driving record (3-year Driver record search); and
- Full use of a safe, reliable vehicle.
**Compensation**:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. This comprehensive compensation package includes:

- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits;
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity; and
- A competitive salary in pay band B6 with a range of $51,600.00 - $74,200.00.
**Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:

- Work from a vehicle a large portion of the time. Drive to inspection sites, make phone calls, write reports, or conduct other business while sitting in a vehicle;
- Will be required to overnight to ensure cost effective delivery;
- Encounter contaminants at times during inspections;
- Medium to high level of social interaction. Meet with tenants, contractors, and others as part of the inspection process;
- Working outdoors can expose