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The Saskatchewan Housing Network provides affordable housing to low-income seniors, families and others who could not otherwise access safe, secure shelter. The Living Skies Housing Authority (Regional Housing Operations) has an opportunity for an Area Manager located in their Weyburn or Regina office.
The principal functions of this position are:
-Be the principal contact for housing authorities, housing agents and management agreements. Provide support, direction and ensure adherence to regulations.
-Conduct community analysis and provide recommendations on future programming needs. -Oversee allocation of financial resources. Ensure financial targets are met and operation plans are achieved;
-Prepare, coordinate & deliver operational training to housing boards and managers. Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering regional & provincial workshops.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
-Bachelors degree in Business Admin/Commerce, with 5+years of management experience; OR an equivalent combination of housing/human services experience and education. Certified Property Management (CPM) designation is an asset.
-Superior interpersonal skills. Proven track record of developing and maintaining positive relationships with boards, community leaders, tenants, service providers.
-Experience in financial analysis, property management, accounting and budgeting in a computerized environment.
-Demonstrated experience with tendering and contract negotiations.
-Ability to work with difficult, complex problems in a changing environment.
-Familiar with acts and regulations affecting landlord-tenant relations (ie)SK. Human Rights; National Building Code, Residential Tenancies Act etc.
-Extensive travel with frequent overnight stays. Valid drivers license,use of own vehicle.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Specific Skills
- Monitor progress and cost of work for property owners
- Compile and maintain records on operating expenses and income
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Electronic Mail