Purpose:
Manages the operational components of all Housing units, facilities, and personnel. Develops project plans for the creation of new Housing units and the maintenance of existing Housing units.
Enforces Housing administration and asset management policies and develops and enforces processes, construction, and maintenance standards. Makes decisions with regard to construction, management and maintenance of housing units and properties.
Maintains the Housing asset management system.
Roles & Responsibilities:
To manage the life cycle of Housing structures, buildings, equipment, and other physical assets.
- Manages and tracks physical asset inventory.
- Guides the acquisition and development of new assets, along with their use and disposal.
- Coordinates building/site inspections and ensures compliance with health and safety and regulatory standards.
- Reports on the progress of construction projects; collects and reviews inspection results.
- Manages construction and maintenance issues, deficiencies, and repairs.
- Establishes and monitors maintenance plans and coordinates the labor and equipment required.
- Reviews quality assurance and controls
- Establish partnerships with external parties (CHMC and other government institutions and construction agencies), MCK units (Capital, Lands, Labor Board, MIS, etc.), and community.
- Performs analysis on asset expenditure and lifecycle investing – maintains budgetary standards on expenses.
- Oversees the management of insurance policy renewals, claims, and liabilities for Housing and individual clients.
- Coordinate regular community and client interactions regarding current programs.
To ensure Housing program standards and controls are adhered to and reported on.
- Liaises with funding agencies and government entities to secure funding arrangements for construction Housing projects (CHMC, Economic Development, etc.)
- Develops and implements construction standards and procedures for contractors.
- Develops and maintains a certification process for contractors (Ideally)
- Completes external reporting requirements related to facilities and maintenance.
- Identifies areas for improvement in current procedures, standards, or processes designed to increase efficiencies and/or effectiveness.
- Develops, implements, and monitors asset management policy and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the reporting process for operational funding for maintenance.
- Research and implement a project management tool.
To oversee the general administration and operational functions.
- Determines the administrative and maintenance services and resources.
- Implements and monitors service delivery and maintenance standards.
- Supervises maintenance employees and inspectors.
- Supports, guides, and supervises staff and performs regular feedback and performance evaluations.
- Prepares and manages the budget for Social Housing units, properties, and facilities.
- Creates partnerships and collaborates with other MCK departments on accessing funding and developing proposals (MCK Units: Finance, Capital).
- Creates partnerships and collaborates with community organizations (MIS, Labor Board, Economic Development.
- Presents recommendations for improvements to the Housing Director, Executive Director, Portfolio Chiefs, and/or Council of Chiefs.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture or urban planning, plus one (1) year relevant work experience (construction, architecture).
OR
- DEC in Architectural Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial design, plus three (5) years relevant work experience.
OR
- High School Diploma, plus ten (10) years relevant work experience.
- AEC certification or equivalent (an asset).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of Kahnawake’s Housing Program policies and procedures.
- Awareness of the socio-economic issues impacting the community.
- Strong knowledge of construction standards, labor, health & safety regulations.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) dept./unit programs, policies (Health & Safety, Water and Sewer; Land Management, MCK Admin. Manual-Personnel Policy, Mohawk Self Insurance Policy).
- Project and budgetary management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Suite and the ability to learn various computer programs.
- Ability to guide, direct and supervise personnel.
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful, discreet, and courteous manner.
- maintains confidentiality.
- Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
- Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéha and French languages is an asset.
The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language is required.
Working Environment:
Five (5) day work week.
- Work in the office or remotely.
- Occasional overtime to meet the needs of the department.
- Considerable stress and exposure to emotional, personal, and sensitive situations (social & family issues) requiring tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Occasional travel.
Benefits:
Benefits:
⛳ Organizational events
👉Pension
👉Disability insurance
👉Employee assistance program
👩⚕️ Extended health care (telemedicine, health professionals, etc.)
👉Life insurance
🚗 On-site parking
🏋♂️ Wellness program
⛱️ 20 vacation days
🧘♂️ 15 wellness days
*Benefits evolve and can be subject to change.
Requirements:
Please address your application to MCK Human Resources. Forward your complete application via e-mail only to: Applications@mck.ca
- Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
- When adding attachments, please use PDF format. Any other formats may be blocked from our system.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DEADLINE FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.