Printed on: July 18, 2025

Director of Housing Services

Employer Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays
Salary $80,134 annually
Terms Permanent F/T
Start Date Sep/Oct 2025
Requirements ? Completion of university degree or college certification in a relevant discipline to Association requirements (skill sets relative to operational / administrative management of the Association’s housing stock and related services; planning and organizing; human resources; analytical and communications; and mental health and social services knowledge)
? Three to five years progressively more responsible program management experience with an in-depth working knowledge of social housing-based programs and services, applicable legislation and policies; and issues surrounding assigned community relations.
? Strong project, capital and asset management skills
? Ability to clearly understand financial statements and budgeting skills
? Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communications skills.
? Demonstrated teamwork, leadership and supervisory skills.
? Well-developed planning, organizing, controlling and administrative skills.
? Ability to function independently, and frequently under pressure, while managing stressful and emergency / crisis situations, is an on-going expectation. Participation at meetings, conferences and other events may involve long work days, and or evening and weekend work.
? Current BC Driver’s License


Duties JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing assigned housing operations and staff teams including managing contracts with program funders; the oversight, implementation, and evaluation of housing assets, related/assigned program services; and participates in the development of, policy / procedure formulation, program evaluation, and budget compliance. Supervises department staff and is effectively involved in the hiring, firing and disciplining processes of housing department personnel.

To Apply Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.
ed@cmhakootenays.org
Contact Name Lori Bender
Address 100 - 1000 21st Avenue North
Location Cranbrook
Phone (250) 426-5222
Fax (250) 426-2134
E-Mail lbender@cmhakootenays.org
Website https://kootenays.cmha.bc.ca/
Date Posted 2025-07-16
Date Ending 2025-08-27