Portfolio Manager (AMENDED JOB TYPE)

XO3 Administrative Officer 3

Regular/full-time; Term/full-time

Department of Families

Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 37248

Salary(s):   XO3 $57,344.00 - $71,586.00 per year

Closing Date:   April 18, 2021

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions, subject to staffing approval, and remain in effect for 12 months.

Applicants who do not meet all essential qualifications of the position may be considered for a professional developmental opportunity on an underfill basis at a commensurate classification and salary.

The job type has been amended and is now being advertised as regular/full-time as well as term/full-time. 

If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, this is a great opportunity to join our team. One of our roles is to promote community development and create opportunities for people to engage in activities that promote well-being and social inclusion where they live. Housing is integral to this process and we strive to safeguard an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing in communities across Manitoba, particularly for those of low and moderate income or those with specialized needs. It is also our role to sustain and improve the condition of existing social housing. For more information, we encourage you to visit our website at:  https://www.gov.mb.ca/housing/index.html.  

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must have a valid driver's license

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completion of post-secondary education in commerce or business. An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Experience with property management
• Experience analysing financial statements and operating budgets, making recommendations and directing appropriate solutions
• Knowledge of the real estate market and mortgage underwriting/default management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders utilizing a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy and political acumen
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in unique, complex, and sensitive situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desired:

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Residential Tenancies Act, the Cooperative Act, and the Corporations Act

Duties:
Reporting to the Manager, Partnership and Capacity Development, Portfolio Managers are responsible for working strategically with non-profit housing providers and collaboratively with other branches within the Department of Families to ensure that:

• affordable housing for low income seniors and families is managed and delivered within program objectives,
• proper board governance policies and practices are followed, and
• capable property management is in place.

In providing leadership to the non-profit housing sector, Portfolio Managers evaluate the delivery of social housing based on industry standards and best practices. Program oversight is monitored through operational audits, financial statement analysis and meeting with the non-profit housing Boards. Any potential breach identified with a Program objective is communicated with recommendations and guidance for resolution or improvement. Collectively, Portfolio Management is responsible for working with 365 organizations under 23 programs comprising of 18,000 social housing units.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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