Manager of Housing Assets and Development (Contract - Up to 12 Months)

Brantford; Brantford; Híbrido; CAD 89.000 - 111.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work environment

Paid training and development

Work from home options

Wellness and work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Brantford invites applications for the role of Manager of Housing Assets and Development, a contract position up to 12 months. You will oversee residential building development, asset renewal, and capital projects for municipal housing assets.

Reporting to the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services, you will lead cross‑functional teams, coordinate master plans, secure funding, and work with stakeholders to enhance community and affordable housing while managing budgets and

Formación

• Four-year university degree in relevant field.
• Experience in housing, municipal environment preferred.
• Supervisory experience in unionized environment.
• Strong leadership, facilitation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal/provincial regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Draft and maintain Housing Master Plans and related strategies.
• Chair multi-stakeholder groups and monitor KPIs.
• Coordinate asset renewal, capital projects and funding.
• Oversee day-to-day customer service delivery and business supports.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders on housing strategies.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

Four-year university degree (Business/Engineering/Architecture/Planning/Public Administration or equivalent)

Herramientas

MS Office

Asset management tools

Descripción del empleo

Manager of Housing Assets and Development (Contract - Up to 12 Months) - Job ID #2727

Job Title

Job Title Manager of Housing Assets and Development (Contract - Up to 12 Months) Status / Job Type Contract Full Time

Commission

Department

Commission Comm Serv & Social Development Department Housing & Homelessness Serv.

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation APAE/EXEMPT Number of Openings 1

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $64.42to $80.52 Benefits Entitlement Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 35 Posting Date (4:30pm) October 29, 2026

Existing Vacancy

Existing Vacancy Replacement Closing Date (4:30pm) November 19, 2026

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services, the Manager of Housing Assets and Development is responsible for residential building development and revitalization; capital replacement and renewal projects pertaining to community and affordable housing assets owned by the municipality; and managing various departmental staff responsible for day to day customer service delivery and business supports.

Specific duties will include the drafting and maintenance of various Housing and Homelessness Master Plans such as the Municipal Housing Master Plan and the Housing Stability Plan; chairing and promoting the work of multi stakeholder groups such as the Housing Master Plan Working Group; and monitoring and reporting on departmental key performance indicators. The Manager of Housing Assets and Development works with internal and external stakeholders for housing strategies, building development opportunities, and revitalization projects with the view to maintain and enhance current community and affordable housing assets. This includes securing funding from various levels of government as well as managing all housing units in relation to asset renewal and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate a level of expertise related to the duties described herein, acquired through successful completion of a four-year university degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Community/Social Sciences, Public Administration or approved equivalent
• Preference will be given to candidates with additional education and/or training in Community Development/Leadership, Project Management, or Community Housing Asset Management
• Minimum five (5) years experience in housing, preferably in a municipal environment
• Minimum three (3) years in a supervisory capacity
• Experience in managing staff in a unionized environment
• Highly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrated by success in developing, leading, and managing technical and frontline teams
• Thorough understanding of applicable federal and provincial legislation and related regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and research ability
• Strong organizational, administrative, management, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in budget preparation and monitoring
• Knowledge and understanding of community resources in the City of Brantford and County of Brant
• Demonstrated experience with large residential development projects and various agreements
• Demonstrated experience with asset management approaches and functions including developing and implementing long range asset management strategies
• Demonstrated community engagement expertise and experience in working across organizations to achieve results
• Management competencies including results/achievement focus, leadership, financial management, business planning, decision making/judgment, representation and professionalism and job knowledge
• Demonstrated political acuity and ability to negotiate, mediate, facilitate and present information to varied audiences
• Ability to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general public
• Computer literacy, utilizing MS Office software applications and knowledge of project management and asset management applications
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required
• Possess a valid Class 'G' driver's license in good standing during the course of employment
• IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the Cityof Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it'simportant to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness andwork life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us,you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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