Housing Coordinator - Malahat Nation

Job Description / Duties

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Housing Administrator, the Housing Coordinator will provide tenant and administrative support to the Malahat Housing Department. This is a community facing position and require frequent interaction with the Malahat Nation community. This position is a full time 1-year term position that works in the office, with minimal local travel as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the execution of the Malahat Nation Housing Policy
• Provide supports to tenants residing in Malahat Nation housing on reserve
• Support the assessments of Malahat Nation housing related to renovation and health & safety inspections
• Provide mentorship to the Housing Intern related to general housing duties and responsibilities
• Ensure all rental agreements are up to date and assist with rental payment arrangements
• Assist in ensuring that the Nation owned housing units are kept in a safe and healthy condition, with special emphasis on preventative maintenance
• Review and prioritize housing maintenance request forms and organize the related work to be completed through the Operations and Maintenance department
• Support with the scheduling and minutes of the Housing Committee as per Malahat Nation Housing Policy
• Maintain appropriate file management system in accordance with Malahat Nations internal systems and processes and any applicable authorities (funding agencies)
• Support with communication, funding applications, and reporting with relation to housing from various funders including ISC, CMHC, United Way, and BC Housing
• Assist with applications for renovation supports for qualifying houses
• Assist in and verify services performed by contracted service companies as directed
• Assist with the completion of various reports related to housing
• Prepare general correspondence and reports as required
• Prepare proposals for various housing programming as required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications / Required Skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Certificate, or Diploma, and / or training in First Nations Housing Management or a related field preferred; an acceptable combination of related education, training and experience is required
• Experience working in a First Nations community and a willingness to learn about Malahat culture, customs, and traditions is an asset
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
• Valid BC Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required
• Effective December 3, 2021 full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to be eligible for employment at Malahat Nation. All individuals must show Proof of Vaccination as a mandatory condition of their employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, coaching, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Time management with the ability to multitask different tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of Malahat Nation programs and processes
• Must be self-motivated with good communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Malahat Nation internal departments and programs an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites programs

Additional Information

REPORTS TO
Housing Administrator

START
As Soon As Possible

COMPENSATION
$ 31.47 - $ 32.42 per hour (NEE: 15)
* the above rates subject to education and / or experience or a combination of both.

STATUS
1 - Fulltime Term
35-hours per week

Contact Information

Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references. Please reference the ‘Job Title’ in the ‘Subject Line’.
Human Resources Department, Malahat Nation
In person, fax 250-743-3251 or via email

EMAIL: careers@malahatnation.com
WEBSITE: https://malahatnation.com/jobs/
DEADLINE: Recruitment Open Until Position Filled.

Employer Profile

Malahat Nation represents approximately 350+ members with two reserve lands located on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, south of the village of Mill Bay, about 40-kilometres north of Victoria, British Columbia. Malahat Nation is seeking a dedicated and hard-working Housing Coordinator with experience working with Indigenous communities in Housing related initiatives to join our Infrastructure & Capital Projects: Housing Department! We are looking for fun, energetic, dependable and organized staff. Our staff are offered opportunities for professional growth and development.