Agreement Specialist

BC Housing; Burnaby; Presencial; CAD 65.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

In-house training

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Transit pass program

Social Club

Community involvement

Descripción de la vacante

BC Housing is seeking an Agreement Specialist in Burnaby to prepare and issue a range of housing program agreements. The role involves advising on agreement language and program requirements across non-profit and private sector partners.

The successful candidate will evaluate contract specifics, service expectations, and agreement requirements with various BC Housing business areas, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in document handling and delivery.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Experience drafting and interpreting agreements or managing agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and issue a variety of agreements and related documents for housing programs.
• Provide guidance on interpretation of agreement language and program requirements.
• Clarify project specifics, service expectations and agreement requirements with internal teams and partners.

Conocimientos

Drafting & interpreting agreements

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, social sciences, law, business administration or other relevant field

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Location: BURNABY, BC

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Agreement Administration, the Agreement Specialist prepares and issues a variety of agreements and related documents for a wide range of housing programs delivered and managed by BC Housing’s non-profit and private sector partners. He/she/they offers advice and guidance on the interpretation of agreement language and program requirements to other business areas and non-profit partners. The position clarifies project specifics, service expectations and agreement requirements with various business areas.

Key Details

• Job ID: 7009
• Contract: REGULAR/FULL-TIME
• Salary: ($64,991.02 - $75,143.40 Annually)

The Organization

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our Mission

To provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

Benefits

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, social sciences, law, business administration or other relevant field.
• Considerable experience in drafting and interpreting agreements or similar documents, or in the preparation and management of agreements.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Social Housing Agreements and related social housing programs at the federal and provincial levels is an asset.
• Sound understanding and skill working with document management tools and relevant computer database systems, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to learn and understand BC Housing agreement templates, programs, and related documentation.
• Ability to learn and understand the requirements of internal business areas, program frameworks and project elements in the delivery of assigned duties.
• Ability to analyze contractual requirements and prepare contracts, and provide advice and guidance.
• Ability to seek out required information problem solve routine and non-routine matters.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships externally and within the organization, and exhibit diplomacy and tact in the resolution of issues.
• Ability to perform in a demanding atmosphere under pressure of deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with government staff, legal counsel, industry stakeholders, and internal staff.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a call.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .