Accessible Housing Design & Policy Consultant (Montreal)

United Nations; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Canada Office in Montreal seeks a Housing Accessibility Policy and Design Specialist as a consultant to support the Accessible-Ready Housing Design Compendium and conduct applied research on accessibility standards.

Under the guidance of the UN-Habitat Canada Office, you will consolidate research outputs and knowledge products to strengthen accessible housing and universal design for public spaces and contribute to global sharing of

Responsibilities

• The consultant will be responsible for providing support in the development of the Accessible-Ready Housing Design Compendium, conduct applied research on accessibility standards and policies in Canada and internationally and be responsible for ensuring project delivery and workflow in collaboration with the project team during the period of employment.

Job description

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Canada Office in Montreal seeks a Housing Accessibility Policy and Design Specialist as a consultant to support the Accessible-Ready Housing Design Compendium and conduct applied research on accessibility standards.

Under the guidance of the UN-Habitat Canada Office, you will consolidate research outputs and knowledge products to strengthen accessible housing and universal design for public spaces and contribute to global sharing of