Job Description
Project Manager, Housing Development
Human Services- Housing Development
Status: Contract Full Time - 18 Month Duration
Salary Range: $100,172-$125,213 per annum plus comprehensive benefits
Work mode: Hybrid* see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton
Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Who we are:
Housing Services is passionately committed to ensuring stable, affordable, appropriate housing and supports in Peel. We manage a collaborative system of care focused on delivering services with compassion and respect in a way that preserves dignity. We plan, manage and delivery quality, integrated human services and resources that invest in people to enable participation in the changing community and the economy.
Housing Development manages the development of affordable housing and emergency shelter facilities on Region of Peel and Peel Housing Corporation sites from initial concept through to building completion and turnover. The Housing Development units leads the implementation of the Peel Community Housing Development Program and supports non-profit and private developers to create new affordable housing in Peel including the delivery of the Peel Affordable Rental Incentives Program.
What you will do in this role:
As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the project management of affordable housing development and construction projects undertaken as part of the Housing Development Office portfolio with respect to procurement activities, housing development initiatives, research and consultation related to housing development, program and project analysis, recommendations and implementation.
You will be responsible for all key project documents and correspondence including the Project Charter, Work Breakdown Structure, Change Management Plan, Communication Strategy, Project Workplan, project status reports etc. This role will see to the progression of the project work through all project phases (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and close-out).
Utilizing your leadership and relationship management skills, you will collaborate with clients, community partners and key stakeholders including Council, to ensure services meet the department and needs of Peel as well as balancing competing interests and priorities. You will work with your stakeholders to plan, consult and conduct a functional business analysis and provide recommendations that are client centered and value added.
Lastly, you will be accountable for reviewing and managing capital and operational pro formas and oversight of project cash flow as well as providing regular reporting to the Program Manager, Housing Development Director, Project Sponsors, Steering Committees, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
What the role requires:
- Relevant post secondary degree
- Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the development and construction industry
- At least one year of experience leading a medium to large project(s)
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying project management methodologies specifically in the housing development industry
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills/Abilities:
- Working knowledge of the legislation that supports Housing Development, including but not limited to the Housing Services Act and construction industry standards etc.
- Experience in applying change management principles and methodologies and the ability to lead as well as manage and support change
- Ability to develop and monitor budgets
- Short and long-term planning skills and ability to execute various project plans
- Requires highly-developed communication skills, both oral and written
- Proven presentation skills including the ability to present to various audiences both internal and external to Peel
- Strong understanding of and ability to apply evidence-based decision-making
- Knowledge of performance measurement to ensure evaluation and continuous improvement are built into the project(s)
- Strategic thinking
- Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, facilitation and mentoring skills
- Research and analytical skills to gather, analyze and synthesize data and develop recommendations as necessary
- Knowledge of community resources/services available to residents of the Region of Peel
- Knowledge of systems used to support project management and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of service systems and the ability to apply service system thinking to all project work
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Nice to have:
- PMP Designation
- Knowledge and experience in the development and construction of multi-residential housing
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis up to 3 weeks per annum
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you'll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the
10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON worksite. The frequency of on-site work may vary from week to week, depending on operational demands, which can evolve over time.
It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology
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About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.
We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.
Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca
Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
