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- Job ID #31557: Senior Project Manager, Housing and Homelessness Action Plan
- Union: Non-Union
- Job Description ID #: A9329
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on December 3rd, 2025.
- Duration: 18 months
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Reporting to the Manager, Business Operations- Housing Services, the Senior Project Manager, Housing & Homelessness Action Plan will lead and co-ordinate the implementation framework for Hamilton’s 10-year Housing & Homelessness Plan. This includes co-ordinating and actioning the 5 year review of the Action Plan, the implementation of a number of critical strategies, co-ordinating a communications plan and monitoring and reporting progress to ensure projects are responsive to identified community need, results/outcomes are tracked and measured against identified targets and efficient use of financial and staff resources are assessed and implemented.
The Senior Project Manager will have a record of strong project management and community engagement and consultation experience. The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership on multi- disciplinary staff and community based project teams. The Senior Project Manager will have a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, customer focus, project management, business planning, quality assurance, financial management, team building, change management, self-motivation and a commitment to results and continuous improvement. The Senior Project Manager will have a demonstrated understanding of the scope of the full housing continuum, including the housing market, housing and homelessness related programs, and community stakeholders and person/client-centred service.
The Senior Project Manager will implement a collaborative and consultative approach to engage various internal and external stakeholders including Council, staff, and the community using a variety of mechanisms and methodologies. A high level of personal integrity, political acuity and motivation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
GENERAL DUTIES
Develops project plans, work break-down structures, project resource planning including the identification of tasks, estimated costs, project schedules, milestones and any project team assignments.
Manages, monitors and reviews all project financials, project resources and project risk. Recommends procedures, maintains control and monitoring of projects/strategies to ensure projects are completed within the required schedule, within the approved budget and spending authority identifying any budget adjustments to the Manager Business Operations – Housing Services.
Takes a lead role and a person-centred approach to initiate, develop and implement a variety of opportunities and methodologies for civic engagement, broad sector participation and participation of people with lived experience related to implementation strategies of the Housing & Homelessness Action Plan.
Facilitates public meetings, stakeholder consultation, focus groups, and/or internal project meeting/sessions.
Thinks creatively, demonstrates a passion for policy development, business process management, co-ordination of the transition from policy to implementation and action, and a commitment to continuous improvement strategies.
Researches and assesses housing and homelessness sector and government trends, best practices and relevant legislation. Seeks opportunities to align with sector standards as applicable.
Manages changes that impact the implementation of the Housing & Homelessness Action Plan and proposes strategies for resolution and/or improvement.
Provides support to the Manager Business Operations with regards to the continued development and implementation of quality assurance standards, project methodology and management. Ensures the project methodology is adhered to throughout the implementation of the Housing & Homelessness Action Plan.
Develops and maintains relationships with divisional staff and supports the Manager Business Operations to identify and develop new opportunities where appropriate.
Prepares reports and correspondence and makes presentations to senior management, Council standing committees, community sector committees and the general public.
Develops and maintains project budgets, schedules and other planning tools. Prepares regular status reports for the Manager Business Operations.
Establishes, maintains and liaises with a network of municipal and community contacts, and continually liaises with other Divisions and Departments.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Baccalaureate degree in business, economics, public administration/political science, social policy/planning, or urban/land use planning or related discipline pertinent to job functions combined with relevant business or government experience.
- Demonstrated skill in policy development, business planning and analysis, project management, data analysis and financial management. Experience in program development, program delivery, program improvement and operational management specific to the housing and homelessness sector would be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of a variety of effective community consultation and engagement strategies.
- Extensive project management experience, preferably in the area of business/program improvement, organizational effectiveness, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
- Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, business and community stakeholders, management, peers, and the general public
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and in a team setting
- An effective communicator, both orally and written, honed through practical experience.
- Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Strong working knowledge of process and performance measures and methodologies.
- Progressive supervisory experience demonstrated through direct or indirect reporting relationships
- Strong computer skills. Must possess thorough knowledge of the current suite of Microsoft productivity tools, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s Licence.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
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The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
