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3 Aug 2021

Full-Time Director, Municipal Housing Development

City of London – Posted by gaianachan London, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

As the largest city and regional hub of Southwest Ontario, the City of London offers an outstanding quality of life. World-class health care and educational institutions, big city attractions, and a community that is clean, safe, and affordable, make London a great place to raise a family. A leader in commerce, culture, and innovation, London brings together expertise in manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare, with emerging sectors like robotics, digital creative, and financial technology.

 

Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Economic Development, this position is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction, overall management and leadership of the Municipal Housing Development Division. The Municipal Housing Development Division oversees and implements initiatives that increase the supply of affordable housing, works to facilitate new and regenerate existing affordable housing developments, as well as monitors and evaluates business contracts and service agreements related to affordable municipal housing.

 

As a Management Leader with the Corporation, the Director, Municipal Housing Development fosters an enterprise-wide approach to ensure consistency and collective delivery in support of the strategic priorities of the Division, Service Area and Council’s Strategic plan. They will develop and implement strategic initiatives for the Municipal Housing Development Division to meet Council’s strategic plan and effectively deliver the business responsibilities of the Division. They will direct the planning, management, and administration for Municipal Housing Development Division and will also develop and maintain comprehensive policies, programs, procedures, and protocols.

 

The ideal candidate is an accomplished strategic leader with experience in the development of affordable housing and municipal development approvals processes and regulations. You will have demonstrated ability to co-create a vision for the Division aligned with strategic priorities, build common purpose and direction, and deliver outcomes to strengthen overall organizational performance. Having completed a University degree in Business Administration, Planning, Social Services or related field, combined with ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience or equivalent combination of education and related professional and community experience. Considerable knowledge of the municipal development approvals processes and regulations is an asset, as well as experience in the development of affordable housing and addressing homelessness.

 

The City of London and Odgers Berndtson are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others.

The City of London is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of London throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

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How to Apply

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by September 10th, 2021 at https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/17325. For more information, please contact Sarah Shaikh of Odgers Berndtson at sarah.shaikh@odgersberndtson.com. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: canada, Government, Municipal, and ontario. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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