[homeles_ot-l] Deadline Aug 20 FW: Housing Manager: Poster and Job Description

Mon Jul 27 15:15:14 EDT 2009

Please circulate widely

The link below is to the job description for the position of Manager -
Housing Branch, City of Ottawa - a member of the Community and Social
Services senior management team. Note the deadline: August 20, 2009. 

The text is below and the posting is on Workopolis at:

<https://secure.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/ottawainten.job_posting?pi_job_id
=9456702&pi_search_id=598020460&pi_sort=POST_DATE&pi_curjob=1&pi_maxjob=5>
https://secure.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/ottawainten.job_posting?pi_job_id=
9456702&pi_search_id=598020460&pi_sort=POST_DATE&pi_curjob=1&pi_maxjob=5 

Lynne Browne

Coordinator, Alliance to End Homelessness (ATEH)

147 Besserer St., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A7

613-241-7913, ext. 205

www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca <http://www.endhomelessnessottawa.ca/> 

City of Ottawa 

Manager - Housing Branch 

Job Type: Full Time 

Industry: Government 

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2009 

Manager, Housing 
Community and Social Services Department, Housing Branch 
1 Full Time Continuous Position - 35 hrs/week 
Affiliation: MPE
Salary: $109,030.74 - $134,083.04 (2009 Rates of pay)

Important Information:
Competition Number: CPS2009-00679-DM 
Deadline: August 20, 2009

Job Summary: 
As a member of the Community and Social Services senior management team, the
Manager, Housing Services effectively influences and advocates for a housing
system that meets the needs of the citizens of Ottawa. Demonstrates
leadership in negotiating with provincial and federal representatives for a
systemic and fiscal framework that will achieve Council’s housing vision.
Develops and maintains strategic alliances, coalitions, networks and
community partnerships to respond to the City’s housing requirements. 

With Housing Services a critical component of the socio-economic health of
the City, the Manager, Housing Services, develops effective, comprehensive
and integrated housing strategies and is the Service Manager for the City’s
legislated responsibilities and is accountable for federal, provincial and
municipal funding. Housing Services/Continuum includes ensuring the delivery
of quality shelter services with a vision of reducing reliance on emergency
housing; mobilizing and coordinating community partners/providers to manage
the social housing model and; leading the affordable housing agenda by
influencing and effecting policy changes at other levels of government;
identifying opportunities/risks, representing the City, establishing and
leveraging positive partnerships and managing multiple complex multi-million
dollar projects. 

Demonstrated ability to effectively direct the strategic planning process,
the implementation of Branch strategies, and the operations of the work unit
(including services and organization structure), and manages financial and
human resources. Accountable for hiring and firing, performance management
and discipline of staff as necessary, and acts as spokesperson for the
employer at the first step of the grievance process.

Statement of Qualifications: 
Professional or Masters Degree in a related field (e.g. Planning, Social
Work, Public Administration). 
An MBA or MPA would be an asset.
A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in
management activities, including extensive experience at a senior management
level and preferably in social and community services.

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and
ability, may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

Knowledge of: 
Federal, provincial and municipal funding, service delivery and
accountabilities for housing and related programs.
Housing policies and programs, interpretation and implementation of housing
legislation.
Elements, linkages and collaboration necessary for a strong service system.
The City of Ottawa and its policies and procedures.
Legislation, policies, regulations and guidelines relevant to the
operational area.
Development and implementation of long range and short term strategies for
social housing, shelter management and affordable housing programs.
Range and detail of services provided by community agencies to address
affordable housing need.
Management principles, planning, budgeting and supervision techniques and
practices.
Economic and statistical analysis and research techniques.
Policy and program analysis, development, implementation and evaluation
techniques.
Results oriented program development and management.
Performance measurement and management practices.
Financial and other related business practices.
Contract document preparation, the tendering process and supervision of
field services
Working knowledge of corporate human resource policies, practices and
collective agreements related to managing in a unionized environment,
including hiring, dismissal, performance management and the grievance
procedure.
Methods used to deal with the media in a professional manner.
Computer applications, including MS Office.
Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and
its performance. 
Must be familiar with all applicable health and safety legislation, have
knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work
place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to
ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable
legislation and City policies and procedures.

Competencies and Skills: 
Acts decisively and creatively to develop and implement program strategies
and action plans.
Present analyses of data collected through various systems in a coherent
manner to inform policy development, operational and funding decisions.
Respond with sensitivity, integrity and creativity to the needs of clients,
agencies and other community stakeholders around issues of housing and
homelessness.
Negotiate effectively with external agencies, other levels of government and
the private sector to achieve cost-effective results for the City.
Provide leadership in the community of stakeholders.
Apply principles of change management to assist staff in dealing with change
and transition; shift priorities and adapt to changes to meet organizational
and program requirements;
Think and plan strategically;
Proven ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in
writing;
Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, creativity and enthusiasm in
achieving results directly and through staff work teams;
Recruit, develop and motivate top-calibre employees, delegate responsibility
effectively and evaluate performance.

Language: 
Day One Ready preferred – immediate requirement for language proficiency:
French oral, reading, writing
English oral, reading, writing
Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.

Job Description: 
A copy of the current job description is available by clicking here
<http://intraprod:9220/query_en.asp?txtSearch=%2010079969%20&Submit=Search>
, or by contacting Deborah Manera at 613-580-2424, ext. 25630.

How to Apply: 
If this opportunity matches your interest, please apply online by attaching
your resume and answering a few job related questions. If this is your first
online application please refer to How to Apply
<https://apps103.ottawa.ca/jobPostings/how_to_apply_en.asp>  for a Position
on our career site.

If you are not able to apply online, please submit your resume and covering
letter indicating the Competition number by internal mail or by Fax:

HR Client & Business Solutions
By Fax: 613-580-4762
By Internal Mail: Mail Code: 01-33

  _____  

From: Bisson, Denise (EFA) [mailto:Denise.Bisson at ottawa.ca] 
Sent: July 27, 2009 2:35 PM
To: Ishbel_Solvason at housingregistry.ca; lbrowne at ysb.on.ca;
perry_rowe at ottawaboothcentre.org
Cc: Kanellakos, Steve; Hendrick, Colleen M; Arbuckle, Stephen; McKenney,
Catherine
Subject: Housing Manager: Poster and Job Description

SENT ON BEHALF OF JANICE BURELLE

Good morning Ishbel, Perry and Lynne;

As per my earlier telephone call to you, please see attached link
<https://secure.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/ottawainten.job_posting?pi_job_id
=9456702&pi_search_id=598020460&pi_sort=POST_DATE&pi_curjob=1&pi_maxjob=5>
https://secure.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/ottawainten.job_posting?pi_job_id=
9456702&pi_search_id=598020460&pi_sort=POST_DATE&pi_curjob=1&pi_maxjob=5 to
the Housing Manager Poster and Job Description that was posted today.  My
understanding is that you will be forwarding to other key stakeholders for
their information.  The poster closes August 20; we have planned for an
extended posting period given that many people are away during the summer
months.  We will therefore move forward with interviews in September.

I am confident that you will find the details of the Job Description
reflective of the role the incumbent will be required to play to ensure that
Ottawa has a coordinated and robust continuum of housing services and
programs.  As always, I am available should you have any questions,

Janice Burelle

General Manager (A), Social Services Department

City Operations, City of Ottawa

613-580-2424 ext. 43081

 <mailto:janice.burelle at ottawa.ca> janice.burelle at ottawa.ca

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