Job Posting: Employment and Housing Manager

Ismaili Centres; Calgary, Edmonton, Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Employment and Housing Managers to join their team. This role focuses on sourcing housing and job opportunities for families in need, particularly refugees. The successful candidates will manage projects, build relationships with employers and landlords, and lead initiatives that provide vital support to those seeking to improve their livelihoods. If you are detail-oriented, a skilled communicator, and driven by a desire to help others succeed, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in employer recruitment and housing acquisition.
• Detail-oriented and skilled communicator with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and cultivate relationships with employers and landlords.
• Facilitate resettlement of refugee families through job and housing opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Relations

Communication Skills

Employer Recruitment

Housing Acquisition

Job description

Job Posting: Employment and Housing Manager

January 23, 2025 | Canada

The Council for Canada’s Settlement Initiative is seeking two (2) experienced Employment and Housing Managers, located in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary or Toronto.

This role is aimed at effective sourcing and utilization of housing and jobs. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management, cultivating stakeholder relations, employment partnerships/sourcing and housing coordination as well as management of contractual agreements.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating the resettlement of refugee families. The candidate will be responsible for assessing the employment and housing landscape to identify and cultivate relationships with recruiters, employers and appropriate landlords to encourage participation in our program (which aims to provide job opportunities and housing to families seeking to improve their livelihoods).

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in employer recruitment and/or housing acquisition, relationship management as well as a passion for helping others succeed. The Council is looking for a detail-oriented, skilled communicator who can project manage, leverage, coordinate and effectively work with a team of volunteers to lead employment and housing growth and acquisition strategies.

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 17.