POSITION TITLE: DEPARTMENT: STATUS:

BLOOD TRIBE ADMINISTRATION JOB POSTING

Housing Director Housing Permanent

POSTING OPEN DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2017 POSTING CLOSE DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2017 ___________________________________________________________________________________________

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Housing Director oversees the operation of the Housing Department under the direction of Senior Management. As part of the Housing Departments mandate, the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of Housings programs and services to ensure all Blood Tribe residence requirements are met. The Housing Director will be responsible for a number of tasks that include leadership contributions in the development of policies, long-term strategic plans, financial strategies, project management oversite, human resource strategies, and initiatives as identified by Senior Management and the Housing Committee. In addition, the Housing Director is responsible for developing short and long-term housing maintenance plans and improvement of existing housing as well as the establishment of future housing. The Housing Director works collaboratively with the Housing Committee, Senior Management, Department of Indian Affairs, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to establish parameters and to obtain funding for the New Housing and Home Renovation/Improvement Programs.

This positon requires an incumbent with proven Senior Leadership experience with the ability to function at a high level both independently and collaboratively in the areas of leadership, strategy, budgeting, policy development, administration, evaluation, public relations, and communication. Must have the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. In addition, must be knowledgeable in project management.

NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

•   Must have a Bachelor of Management Degree with a minimum of five (5) years senior management experience in the related field or a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
•   Working knowledge of project management, housing inspection, comprehensive housing planning and housing mortgage and financing experience.
•   Knowledgeable with Blackfoot culture and language.
•   Knowledge of Human Resource and Financial principles.
•   Proven experience in a Senior Management role in the areas of budgeting and strategic planning.

•   Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation.
•   Clear Criminal Record Check.

  If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of your credentials, and three (3) professional reference letters, criminal record check to:

  Blood Tribe Administration Human Resources P.O. Box 60
  Standoff AB, T0L 1Y0
  Attention: Marlene Blood

  OR APPLY ONLINE @ www.bloodtribehr.com
  JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE: www.bloodtribehr.com

  DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 8, 2017
  Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please contact Marlene Blood @ (403) 737-8219.