Description
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Description
The Director, Social Housing is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the County’s social housing department, as part of the broader Social and Community Services Division. This position includes lead responsibility for the administration and delivery of the County-owned Simcoe County Housing Corporation and the Municipal Service Manager role for Social and Affordable Housing system management in Simcoe County including the cities of Barrie and Orillia. This includes non-profit housing programs, affordable housing programs, asset management, new construction, and implementation of the County’s 10 year affordable housing and homelessness prevention strategy in accordance with the Policies of the County and applicable legislation.
Requirements
- A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in progressively responsible, related positions, plus two (2) years in a managerial or senior management role in a large, multi-location organization.
- Experience in the supervision of staff and the administration of employment policies and collective agreements.
- Completion of a degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field of study, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of Social Housing administration, principles, policies, and programs.
- Ability to understand and work with complex issues within the context of Municipal, Provincial and Federal policies as well as supporting and monitoring service provider viability and program compliance.
- Strong understanding of policies and related legislation or initiatives and their significance and potential impact.
- Demonstrated understanding of the broader issues impacting service delivery.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills and ability to interpret and apply employment policies and collective agreements.
- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven presentation skills including the ability to present to various audiences.
- Effective report writing competency.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Collaborative strategic planning skills
- Sound knowledge of community development principles.
- Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet application skills.
- Valid G class Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Criminal reference check with vulnerable sector clearance.
Salary & Benefits
$143,217.00 - $171,861.00 per annum
From the same category : social services
20 May, 2025
19 May, 2025
