Bilingual Senior Administrator

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking a Bilingual Senior Administrator to join the Agreement Management team. This temporary 12‑month role coordinates, administers and supports programs, collects data for reporting, and communicates with internal partners, third-party providers and clients to obtain and share information.

The position requires bilingual English and French communication, strong organizational abilities, and analytical problem-solving skills in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education or an equivalent amount of education and experience in business or public administration.
• A minimum of one (1) year of prior relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the application of sound judgment and the ability to elevate appropriately.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to persuade others in both official languages.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Responsibilities

• Support the activities of a team responsible for the delivery and administration of programs and/or business activities.
• Make recommendations for approvals, recommend courses of action for non-standard requests and process documentation or data such as applications/requests, commitments and payment requisitions.
• Coordinate processing and administrative functions.
• Coordinate important business activities and functions, which may include meetings, travel, communications, event logistics and procurement.
• Support functional teams in tracking and monitoring budgets and/or reporting activities.
• Ensure all documentation is in place in accordance with business requirements. Manage such documentation in support of business outcomes.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of data inputted into the system.
• Prepare documentation to maintain the efficient running of programs and/or business activities, such as reports, letters to clients and business agreements.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in business/public administration

Job description

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Office Location:Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $54665.94to $68332.43and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Agreement Management team, in the Bilingual Senior Administrator position. In this role, you will oversee the coordination, administration and support of programs and/or business activities. You will coordinate the collection of data for reporting purposes, prepare documentation and communicate with internal partners, third-party providers and clients to obtain and/or provide information.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 12 months.

What you'll do:

• Support the activities of a team responsible for the delivery and administration of programs and/or business activities.
• Make recommendations for approvals, recommend courses of action for non-standard requests and process documentation or data such as applications/requests, commitments and payment requisitions.
• Coordinate processing and administrative functions.
• Coordinate important business activities and functions, which may include meetings, travel, communications, event logistics and procurement.
• Support functional teams in tracking and monitoring budgets and/or reporting activities.
• Ensure all documentation is in place in accordance with business requirements. Manage such documentation in support of business outcomes.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of data inputted into the system.
• Prepare documentation to maintain the efficient running of programs and/or business activities, such as reports, letters to clients and business agreements.

What you should have:

• A post-secondary education or an equivalent amount of education and experience in business or public administration.
• A minimum of one (1) year of prior relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the application of sound judgment and the ability to elevate appropriately.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to persuade others in both official languages.
• A strong attention to detail.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.