Advisor, Indigenous Relations (Anywhere in Canada) - CMHC

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Advisor, Indigenous Relations (Anywhere in Canada) - CMHC

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Province: Canada, Ontario
Position: Advisor, Indigenous Relations (Anywhere in Canada)
Deadline: March 20, 2023
Posted: January 20, 2023
CMHC.PNG

Job Description / Duties

Job Requisition ID: 8764
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Starting Base Salary: 117034.75
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Travel Requirement: Limited
Office Location: Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice to the Vice-President, Indigenous Relations, and other members of the management team on matters related to housing transformation of current programs, policy reviews and future models of transfer of care and control.
• Advance reconciliation efforts by building renewed relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership.
• Guide and support a matrix work organization by working closely with business lines, who are responsible for the integration and execution of the actions in support of Indigenous reconciliation.
• Support the development of a comprehensive, inclusive, flexible, and forward-looking operating model that supports rebuilding and managing relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous key industry stakeholders to facilitate and advance systemic change within and outside of CMHC.
• Lead activities in order to accelerate and establish CMHC’s reconciliation action plan across the inner workings of the Corporation.
• Provide advice to realign policies, programs, data/analytics, research, and practices to restore and support the self-governance model preferred by Indigenous governments and organizations, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
• Provide clear direction to internal team members by contributing to key sector plans and establishing shared goals, objectives and/or target and bridge the different perspectives and priorities that will arise due to conflicting views. ⋅
• Recommend, lead and/or guide complex projects to promote social-economic development opportunities for Indigenous communities and businesses.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• A cumulative of 7 years of related experience working directly with Indigenous communities, governments and associations.
• Bachelor degree or college diploma in a relevant field is considered an asset.
• Deep networks and understanding of Indigenous people, communities, and organizations across Canada.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise navigating complex political, financing and housing ecosystems, facilitating the implementation of strategic or transformation initiatives.
• Experience building and maintaining constructive and consultative working relationships with government, communities, associations and financial sector stakeholders to improve housing outcomes.
• Awareness of government priorities, experience examining policies and programs, building, and applying frameworks.
• Ability to conduct original analysis, to synthesize, to solve abstract and complex issues using appropriate techniques, and to capture and balance a multitude of other factors that define public policy and business operating environments.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Salary: 117,034.75

Contact Information

Apply Here:

https://careers.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/job/Ottawa-Advisor%2C-Indigenous-Relations-%28Anywhere-in-Canada%29/566870817/

Employer Profile


At CMHC, we trust you to get the job done. We empower our employees to be fully autonomous and accountable in achieving their results. Employees focus on how they achieve results rather than when and where they choose to work.

Here are some of the reasons why we were chosen as one of Canada's top employers:
• Enjoy 5 weeks of vacation;
• An annual individual performance bonus;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Comprehensive group insurance to support your well-being from day one;
• Access to a catalogue of courses for individual learning;
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with multiple Employee Resource Groups and much more!
• On reserve tax exemption work arrangement


Help make a difference for Canadians. CMHC’s aspiration is that by 2030, everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and that meets their needs. All of our programs and activities support this singular goal.

Be part of an inclusive workplace. Diversity and Inclusion guides everything we do at CMHC. We’re taking concrete actions to eradicate racism and advance equity within CMHC and the housing system.

Join the Strategy Team where we accelerate housing affordability through evidence-based policy, research and disruptive innovation.
CMHC is committed to advancing reconciliation and renewing relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples based on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, and partnership. In this role you will drive innovation and provide strategic advice on the development of an Indigenous housing transformation framework and provide technical support for fundamental decisions that will shape future directions. You will also lead the development of priorities and activities related to better housing outcomes for Indigenous Peoples including alternative financing solutions, renewed partnership models and provide recommendations on the future of care and control.

Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples.