Director of Housing Strategy & Partnerships

Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government; Ucluelet; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

4 weeks paid vacation

Paid personal and flex day

Paid days off during Christmas break

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Director of Housing at Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government provides strategic leadership for the Nation's housing portfolio, aligning development with community needs and cultural practices. Reporting to the CAO, you will guide long-term housing strategy, policy recommendations, funding partnerships and program accountability while balancing tenancy operations and cross-department coordination.

With eight+ years in housing program delivery and at least five years in a senior leadership role, you will

Qualifications

• Degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in housing program delivery, housing or residential development projects, property or asset management, or community infrastructure.
• At least five years in a senior leadership role, leading people and managers and overseeing a portfolio of programs, projects or assets.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategy, policy development and housing service delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, funding agreements and complex projects or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a long-term housing strategy grounded in community needs, housing condition and future demand.
• Translate approved priorities into portfolio plans, measurable outcomes and annual work plans.
• Develop housing policy recommendations for approval through YG governance processes.
• Provide clear advice and progress reports on housing needs, risks and options.
• Set service standards and priorities for housing operations, tenancy services and maintenance coordination.
• Oversee program performance, equitable policy application and resolution of escalated matters.
• Lead and coach assigned staff; support consistent performance management and professional development.
• Protect confidential housing information and promote respectful, culturally safe service.
• Lead housing budget planning with Finance and recommend resource allocations.
• Monitor portfolio spending, revenues and financial risks; ensure effective internal controls.
• Develop funding partnerships and oversee applications, agreements and funder reporting.
• Authorize expenditures and commitments only within approved budgets and delegated authority.
• Set housing development and renewal priorities using condition assessments and lifecycle planning.
• Work with infrastructure, lands and finance teams to align housing projects, servicing and asset plans.
• Oversee housing project outcomes, schedules and risks without assuming technical certification responsibilities.
• Recommend sustainable approaches to new housing, major rehabilitation and long-term affordability.
• Build respectful relationships with citizens, tenants, homeowners and housing partners.
• Support community engagement and communicate housing priorities and decisions clearly.
• Ensure housing practices are reviewed against applicable YG laws, agreements and legal requirements with specialist advice where needed.
• Use service feedback and program evidence to improve outcomes; perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

People leadership

Policy development

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business or related field

Job description

The Director of Housing at Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government provides strategic leadership for the Nation's housing portfolio, aligning development with community needs and cultural practices. Reporting to the CAO, you will guide long-term housing strategy, policy recommendations, funding partnerships and program accountability while balancing tenancy operations and cross-department coordination.

With eight+ years in housing program delivery and at least five years in a senior leadership role, you will