| Employer | Columbia Valley Housing Society |
| Salary | |
| Terms | |
| Start Date | |
| Requirements |
ESSENTIAL & PREFERRED SKILLS: • Project management, including fund development and grant writing. • Familiarity with government operations and processes. • Strong computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Multi-pronged communication experience (digital, print, application writing). • Knowledge and ability to maximize social media platforms such as writing posts, creating events and general oversight of our accounts as well as updating the CVHS websites. • Detail and deadline oriented. • Calm, mature approach with innovative ideas and a willingness to contribute enthusiastically. • Confidence to take on new tasks and projects without a high amount of supervision. • Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism. • Experience in budgeting & bookkeeping processes is considered a strong asset but not required. • Building design, construction, and land development experience are considered strong assets. |
| Duties |
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with local, provincial, and federal community partners to deliver new affordable housing. • Create and deliver an education campaign for homeowners on processes to add a secondary suite or carriage house. • Provide insight into developing housing using the Housing Needs Assessments from each Columbia Valley community. • Prepare documents for funding including applications and reporting. • Prepare monthly updates for the housing society board of directors. • Prepare quarterly updates for local governments. • Administer all things related to the Columbia Valley Housing Society, including but not limited to: o Organizing and running monthly board meetings, open-house events, and workshops. o Internal & External Communications for the Society. o Managing the content on the CV Housing Website. • Work with developers and board directors to explore opportunities for projects to be moved forward. • Seek funding from non-government organizations towards building. • Prepare documents and applications for programs through entities like BC Housing and CMHC. • Being a new role, other duties may be added as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: • This role is primarily office-based, out of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce office, however work-related travel outside of the region will occur from time to time. • The majority of your work will occur during business hours however there will be some early mornings, weekend, and evening work as operations dictate. • A blend of remote work is an option however maintaining a home base in the Columbia Valley, and, demonstrating knowledge of our local economy & community is integral to this role being successful. |
| To Apply | Please use the contact information as directed in the listing. Résumé Via Email |
| Contact Name | Pete Bourke |
| Address | 651 Hwy 93/95 |
| Location | Invermere |
| Phone | (250) 342-2844 |
| Fax | |
| housing@cvchamber.ca | |
| Website | https://cvhousingsociety.ca/ |
| Date Posted | 2023-01-23 |
| Date Ending | 2023-02-28 |