Housing Manager – Lead Yuuɔ́ŋɪ́ɔ́ŋ Housing Program

About the role

The Housing Manager leads the Yuuɔ́ŋɪ́ɔ́ŋ Housing Program, overseeing day‑to‑day operations, tenancy administration, policy implementation and strategic direction. Reporting to the Director of Capital Infrastructure & Asset Management, the role serves as the primary community contact on housing matters and liaises with the future Housing Society.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate daily housing operations, including allocations, rent collection and arrears management.
• Manage government‑rental housing stock, conduct condition assessments and oversee lifecycle planning.
• Supervise the Housing Coordinator and Tenant Relations Coordinator, set priorities and approve work plans.
• Partner with Finance to develop budgets, reconcile rent revenue and ensure accurate funder reporting.
• Support policy review and implementation aligned with the BC Residential Tenancy Act and Maa‑nulth Final Agreement.
• Handle tenancy disputes, represent the organization in formal proceedings when authorized, and maintain compliance with privacy and human‑rights legislation.
• Assist with the Five‑Year Housing Strategy, capital planning and new housing projects.
• Act as the first point of contact for community housing inquiries and represent the program at meetings and events.

Required profile

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Public Administration, Business, Housing Management, Social Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in housing, property management or tenancy administration, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of the BC Residential Tenancy Act as applied in First Nations and modern‑treaty contexts.
• Experience administering budgets and collaborating with finance teams on reporting and reconciliation.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Housing management tools

What we offer

• Competitive base salary
• Extended health and dental benefits from day one
• Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
• 4 weeks paid vacation (increasing with years of service)
• Paid personal and flex days
• Paid days off during the Christmas break
• Hybrid work arrangements (subject to operational requirements)