Corporate Performance and Reporting Specialist

**About Us**

Homeward Trust Edmonton (HTE) is a not-for-profit organization charged with ending homelessness in Edmonton. Our efforts are guided by community needs and priorities as outlined in A Place to Call Home: Edmonton’s Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. Homeward Trust has a dynamic work environment, filled with high-energy, dedicated, and passionate people who believe ending homelessness is possible.

Homeward Trust coordinates and provides resources for local efforts that address homelessness and its impacts on individuals, families, and communities. We work with agencies, neighborhoods, mainstream systems, community members, and all orders of government in pursuit of this singular objective, grounded in the belief that we can and will end homelessness in Edmonton. Homeward Trust is proud that our community is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this work.

Homeward Trust embraces the Housing First philosophy. This philosophy follows the principles of finding housing accommodations first and then establishing the support required by the participant to remain in a home. Homeward Trust Edmonton’s programs involve housing (such as capital project funding, property management, and sourcing access to new or existing units for participant use) and supportive services to individuals in or seeking access to housing programs.

**Position Summary**

Homeward Trust Edmonton is looking for** 2 individuals** to fill the roles of **Corporate Performance and Reporting Specialist** as key members of Homeward Trust Edmonton’s (HTE's) Corporate Administration team. With a comprehensive understanding of contracts and agreements, their various conditions and reporting requirements; this position will report to the Director, Corporate Administration and have regular collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Directors of Finance, and other Property Management team members while working closely with the Programs and Service Delivery, Finance and Strategic Initiatives teams to ensure Homeward Trust’s obligations are met, and contracts are executed and fulfilled as planned.

Overall, the position is responsible for managing HTE’s risks and obligations related to corporate structure and agreements, including licensing, subsidiary companies, insurance, and others as may be required.

The incumbent is required to participate in regular team meetings and interacts with all levels of staff, as well as liaise with contracted organizations and agencies, funders, Board, and other stakeholders involved in the contract administration process.

**Education and Experience**
- Graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution with a focus on business administration, management, administrative support, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in a related corporate administration field, demonstrating progressive responsibility in management-level decision making.
- Experience with interacting and negotiating with stakeholders, coordinating, and managing projects.
- Experience in drafting, preparation, administration and interpreting of contracts, memorandums of understanding, and related agreements/contractual documentation.
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management level role is an asset.
- Prior work in not-for-profits, the human services industry, or housing is an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Extensive knowledge of funding agreements and contract administration.
- Knowledge and experience in contract housing development, financing, and assessing contract risk oversight and liabilities.
- Working knowledge of procurement, performance reporting, and financial monitoring.
- Proficiency with database software, eSign programs, and Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, Teams).
- Understanding of business processes associated with non-profits and government, as well as management of contracted services.
- Strong organizational, time management, administration, planning, and attention to detail skills.
- Proactive problem solver, with good judgement and ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
- Able to prioritize and work on multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders of diverse and at times competing interests to work towards achieving a common agenda.
- Understanding and demonstrating support of Homeward Trust Edmonton’s mission, values, and objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Licensing & Insurance**
- Responsible for administration, coordination and management of corporate obligations including licensing and insurance by collaborating and liaising with insurance brokers on policy updates and administration and working with insurance adjusters and the Property Management team to ensure our interests are noted and secure at all times.