Indigenous Housing Manager – Community Impact

Trimark People Solutions; Alert Bay; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Job summary

Na̱mǥis First Nation in Alert Bay, BC is seeking a Housing Manager to oversee the Nation's housing portfolio, including policy, tenancy, maintenance, renovations, and new construction, with direct supervision of housing staff and collaboration with tenants and leadership to align services with community priorities.

The role emphasizes integrity, humility, and compassion, building trust through respectful relations and culturally informed approaches, while delivering fair and transparent housing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in property management or related field, ideally including First Nations housing, asset management, construction, tenancy services, budgeting, and contractor oversight.
• Knowledge of Indigenous on-reserve housing programs and funding agreements in British Columbia.
• Strong tenant-relations skills, including allocations, tenancy agreements, arrears management, and dispute resolution.
• Proficient with MS Office or Google Workspace, and familiar with housing or asset-management systems.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's licence and ability to obtain a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for Housing Department operations, including tenancy administration, waitlists, allocations, rent reviews, arrears management, and dispute resolution.
• Supervise and support housing staff through clear direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure effective service delivery.
• Plan and oversee maintenance programs, capital repairs, and construction or renovation projects, coordinating inspections, procurement, contractors, and consultants to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion.
• Implement and uphold the Nation's housing policies and housing plan, and prepare reports for the Housing Committee, Chief and Council, funders, and the community as required.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual budgets, cash flow, and compliance with federal and other housing funding programs relevant to on-reserve housing in British Columbia.
• Maintain accurate and compliant housing systems and records, and foster strong, respectful relationships with community members through clear communication, tenant education, and responsive service.
• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with community members through clear communication, tenant education, and responsive service delivery.

Skills

Property management

Budgeting

Tenant relations

Contractor oversight

MS Office / Google Workspace

Communication

Tools

Housing or asset-management systems

Job description

Na̱mǥis First Nation in Alert Bay, BC is seeking a Housing Manager to oversee the Nation's housing portfolio, including policy, tenancy, maintenance, renovations, and new construction, with direct supervision of housing staff and collaboration with tenants and leadership to align services with community priorities.

The role emphasizes integrity, humility, and compassion, building trust through respectful relations and culturally informed approaches, while delivering fair and transparent housing