Housing Program Lead – Opening Doors Durham

Community Development Council Durham; Ajax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) seeks a Team Lead for Opening Doors Durham to coordinate day-to-day housing operations, lead staff, and support landlords and clients in Durham Region. The role emphasizes process improvements, timely referrals, and strong collaboration with the Housing Manager and regional partners.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in housing, a relevant degree, and proven ability to develop landlord engagement strategies while maintaining

Qualifications

• Demonstrated 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a community-based housing or related agency.
• Completion of a college diploma or undergraduate degree in Social Work or other relevant discipline.
• At least 2+ years leading projects and teams.
• Knowledge of housing sector and anti-oppression frameworks.
• Proven ability to work with landlords and landlords associations; valid Ontario driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Opening Doors Durham program to ensure services are efficient, client-centered, and results-driven.
• Lead the ODD team, supervise staff, monitor referrals, and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain the ODD Referral Spreadsheet and Unit Tracking Spreadsheet with accuracy.
• Develop landlord engagement strategies to increase access to safe, affordable housing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and funder reporting; liaise with Housing Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Project management

Team coordination

Client relations

Communication

Anti-oppression framework

Workflow improvement

Housing program knowledge

Landlord engagement

Education

Social Work degree or related discipline (college diploma/undergraduate)

3–5 years supervisory experience

Tools

HIFIS

MS Office

Job description

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) seeks a Team Lead for Opening Doors Durham to coordinate day-to-day housing operations, lead staff, and support landlords and clients in Durham Region. The role emphasizes process improvements, timely referrals, and strong collaboration with the Housing Manager and regional partners.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in housing, a relevant degree, and proven ability to develop landlord engagement strategies while maintaining