WHRC in partnership with the Inner City Neighbourhood Corps and The Housing Training Initiative (HTI) is seeking a highly motivated handyperson with strong communication and scheduling skills and a broad knowledge of inner-city renovation solutions for a term position with the possibility of extension. Please respond to homeresources@spenceneighbourhood.org before September 24th.

  Responsibilities include:

• Promote and facilitate workshops on home ownership and housing related topics
• Answer housing maintenance inquiries and perform on-site consultations Coordinate training workshops for inner city homeowners on common renovation topics such as plumbing, basement foundations, roofing, fencing, surface finishes, etc.
•  Arrange or deliver a weekly presentaion on a chosen topic
• Maintain renovation resource libraries in the inner city
• Conduct on-site diagnostic consultations with inner-city homeowners

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the repair, maintenance and renovation of older residential dwellings Ability to communicate well with diverse community members

• Ability to work independently, as well as in cooperation with community groups

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including evening and weekends.
• A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle is strongly recommended.

Term position to commence as soon as possible.

Please submit resume and references by September 24, 2008 to: E-mail: homeresources@spenceneighbourhood.org

We thank all who apply - only those being interviewed will be contacted.