The Bonaparte Indian Band is currently seeking a Housing Administrator.
Reporting to the Manager of Public Works & Housing, the Housing Administrator is responsible for the development, administration and delivery of all social and band housing programs, services and properties within the community of the Bonaparte Indian Band.
The Administrator must comply with all governing policies of the organization; and through the development and implementation of housing projects, ensure programs and services that are balanced, barrier free and inclusive to all.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and support a framework to manage and administer all social and band housing programs, services and properties
- Collect rents and ensure that tenants are paying appropriate rent
- Manage and administer all financial responsibilities obligations in order to ensure that the BIB programs are operating within established codes and standards
- Provide support and advice to the Housing Committee (when developed) in order to ensure Members are aware of operations and able to make informed decisions
- Develop community based housing programs
- Maintain effective relations with all tenants in order to ensure they are aware of their rights and responsibilities
Required Skills:
- Property management including maintenance management
- An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
- A basic understanding of social and band housing programs
- Cross cultural sensitivity and awareness and either have, or quickly develop, an awareness of the community and local families as well as local, regional and territorial awareness
- Familiar with applicable legislation including the Residential Tenancy Act
- Team leadership and management skills
- Contract management skills
- Strategic planning skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports
- Effective public relations and public speaking skills
- Research and program development skills
- Possess or quickly develop good negotiations and conflict resolution skills
To Apply:
Hand deliver, fax or email your cover letter, resume and references to:
Bonaparte Indian Band
Attention: Joe Johnson, Band Manager
2689A Sage Hill Road, Cache Creek, BC V0K 1H0
Phone: (250) 457-9624
Fax: (250) 457-9550
Email: bandmanager@bonaparteindianband.com
Deadline: September 15, 2017