Housing Managers

Nunavut Housing Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Allowance

NEBS Pension Plan

Subsidized housing

Relocation assistance

Vacation and paid leave

Job summary

Nunavut Housing Corporation is seeking multiple full-time Housing Managers based in various Nunavut communities. The role leads Local Housing Organization operations, ensuring effective administration, financial management, maintenance, and fair allocation of public housing assets within policy frameworks.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and engage with the Board to guide operational and housing allocation decisions, while upholding ISV values and cultural responsiveness.

Qualifications

• To qualify, you will need post‑secondary education in community or public administration, business administration, social sciences, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in property management and/or housing maintenance, along with at least 3 years of supervisory or management experience, will be essential.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and bookkeeping, are critical to success in this role.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising LHO staff across maintenance, tenant relations, administration, and board support
• Managing and maintaining public housing assets to an optimum level through preventative and on-demand maintenance within budget constraints
• Overseeing financial management activities including budgeting, bookkeeping, payroll monitoring, invoice verification, and financial reporting
• Developing annual operating and capital budget requirements and monitoring expenditures to ensure maximum value from allocated funds
• Ensuring compliance with the Management Agreement and Nunavut Housing Corporation programs, policies, and reporting requirements
• Ensuring housing units are fairly allocated in accordance with approved policies and priority systems
• Overseeing tenant relations including applications, tenancy agreements, rent assessments, enforcement, and dispute or de-escalation management
• Advising and supporting the Board of Directors on operational, financial, policy, and housing allocation matters

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Tenant relations

Interpersonal communication

Education

Post-secondary education in public/administration or related field

Property Management Certification

Job description

• Build and lead critical housing infrastructure in Canada’s Arctic, where your expertise directly supports Northern communities
• Earn a competitive salary of $113,341.50 to $141,566.88, generous Northern allowance, pension, benefits, subsidized housing, and relocation support
• Join a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of safe, affordable housing across Nunavut for generations to come

About the Organization

Join a team dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing across Nunavut. We are looking for skilled and culturally sensitive professionals who are committed to making a meaningful impact in Northern communities. As independent, community-focused units, Local Housing Organizations (LHOs) operate within the framework of the Inuit Societal Values and strive to provide most of the day-to-day services associated with program delivery to individuals and families. The 25 LHOs partner with the Nunavut Housing Corporation, to deliver housing programs and manage assets.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut with a mandate to create, co-ordinate, and administer housing programs to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy, www.igluliuqatigiingniq.ca which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

About the Opportunity

Local Housing Organizations, in partnership with the NHC, are looking for multiple full-time Housing Managers, based in various Nunavut communities.

Reporting to the LHO Board of Directors, the Housing Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Local Housing Organization and is accountable for the effective administration, financial management, maintenance, and fair allocation of public housing assets, while ensuring compliance with the Management Agreement and delivering culturally responsive housing services to the community.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and supervising LHO staff across maintenance, tenant relations, administration, and board support
• Managing and maintaining public housing assets to an optimum level through preventative and on-demand maintenance within budget constraints
• Overseeing financial management activities including budgeting, bookkeeping, payroll monitoring, invoice verification, and financial reporting
• Developing annual operating and capital budget requirements and monitoring expenditures to ensure maximum value from allocated funds
• Ensuring compliance with the Management Agreement and Nunavut Housing Corporation programs, policies, and reporting requirements
• Ensuring housing units are fairly allocated in accordance with approved policies and priority systems
• Overseeing tenant relations including applications, tenancy agreements, rent assessments, enforcement, and dispute or de-escalation management
• Advising and supporting the Board of Directors on operational, financial, policy, and housing allocation matters
• Acting as secretary to the Board, preparing accurate meeting minutes and submitting required documentation within established timelines
• Managing personnel functions including performance management, discipline, leave, attendance, and staff development
• Supporting professional development and mentoring staff while fostering leadership and teamwork
• Engaging with the community and external partners to support housing needs, programs, and organizational reputation

About You

To qualify, you will need post‑secondary education in community or public administration, business administration, social sciences, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). A minimum of 2 years’ experience in property management and/or housing maintenance, along with at least 3 years of supervisory or management experience, will also be essential. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and bookkeeping, are critical to success in this role. A valid driver’s license is required.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Property Management Certification
• Experience working in unionized environments
• Knowledge of Nunavut’s Inuit Societal Values (ISV)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to balance people-focused decision-making with financial accountability. You bring proven de-escalation skills, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and communicate with professionalism, tact, and cultural awareness. You are organized, adaptable, and confident managing multiple priorities while meeting strict reporting and compliance requirements.

This is a high-impact role for a culturally responsive, community-minded professional who is motivated to make a meaningful difference by ensuring safe, fair, and well‑managed housing for Northern communities.

About the Benefits

The successful incumbent will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary ranging from $113,341.50 to $141,566.88, depending on the community, based on skills and experience. You will also receive a great range of employee benefits, including:

• A Northern Allowance of $16,008 to $43,588 per annum, depending on location
• Enrolment in the NEBS Pension Plan and Insurance
• Subsidized housing
• 3 weeks of vacation to start plus 2 weeks of paid leave in lieu of overtime
• Relocation assistance

The Nunavut Housing Corporation and Local Housing Organizations are committed to building a representative workforce that reflects and understands the communities they serve. Priority consideration will be given to Nunavut Inuit.

This position is open until filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.