Housing Services Representative

**Position**:Housing Services Representative

**Closing**:Posting will remain open until the position is filled

**Term**:Full-Time (35 hours per week) 1-year contract

**Salary Range**:$44,100- $51,820

We are currently seeking a **Housing Services Representative **for one of our offices located in any of the following locations**:Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Hamilton, Dryden, or Peterborough.**

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 & dental benefits;
- $1000 Health Spending Account + $1000 Wellness Spending Account per employee
- 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;
- A competitive salary in pay band B5 with a range of $44,100 to $51,820

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;
- Assisting with the delivery of various programs according to specified policies, procedures and program guidelines;
- Maintaining electronic and manual filing systems and program database systems for program delivery in accordance with specified procedures;
- Maintaining the regional Central Applicant Registry (CAR) and communicating housing opportunities to the community through various channels as required;
- Interviewing and recommending applicants for housing opportunities;
- Providing administrative support and reception duties as required;
- Complete move ins for new tenants and complete rent calculations for current tenants;
- Working closely with Property Managers, CSBC’s and other staff; and
- Other duties and training as required.
- Knowledge of and an appreciation for Indigenous culture and demonstrated values that focus on assisting people;
- College Diploma/Certification in Business Administration or Social Studies or combination of education and related experience;
- Knowledge in Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Databases, Accounting Systems, Project Tracking Software and/or specific experience with Business Management Systems would be considered an asset;
- Have a strong background and understanding of the Social Housing Act and Housing Services Act, 2011;
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a highly motivated, professional and results-oriented team;
- Effective communication skills with individuals coming from all walks of life;
- Able to follow through and complete projects; and
- Experience working in Social Housing environment would be an asset.

Conditions of employment:

- Ability to work varying hours/days if required;
- Valid CPIC (Criminal Records Check) required;
- Current, valid Ontario Driver’s License and safe driving record;
- References.

**For the Health and Safety of employees, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by OAHS. For clarity, fully vaccinated means two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and that at least 14 days have elapsed since completion of your vaccine series. OAHS will require proof of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date.