About Quint:

Quint Development Corporation is a not-for-profit organization which exists to strengthen the social and economic well being of Saskatoon’s five core neighbourhoods through a community economic development approach. Quint Development Corporation is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following full time position.

Quint’s Affordable Housing Program provides the opportunity for low-income families to:

• Own their own homes through housing co-operatives, and/or
• Rent quality, affordable apartment suites
• Rent quality, affordable houses.

Duties:

Community Development related duties:

• Actively engage the community to allow for and encourage active participation;
• Advise community organizations, applicants and other interested groups about housing programs, eligibility and selection criteria;
• Conduct interviews of applicants and recommend applicants for selection. This includes
  • determining applicants program eligibility,
  • completing a household budget with the applicant,
  • assessing credit history and
  • undertaking home visits;
• Provide development and ongoing support to housing Co-operatives and Tenant Association;
• Access resources related to education of participants.

Technical Housing related duties:

• Coordinate all aspects of property management i.e.: lease agreements, tenant move-ins/outs, rentalsman hearings;
• Monitor collection of monthly housing/rental payments;
• Organize the financing and renovation of housing projects. This includes;
  • budget preparation and management,
  • working with independent contractors and work crew supervisor, and
  • project scheduling;

Administrative duties:

• Provide financial and other reports for submission to the Manager;
• Meet as required with the Manager and/or Board of Director’s;
• Assist in developing other types of affordable housing alternatives;

Other duties as they arise.

Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Understanding of community economic and/or co-operative development;
• Understanding of the issues faced by lower-income families, individuals and neighbourhoods;
• Experience related to affordable housing;
• Demonstrated experience working at the community level with community-based organizations, and organizing community volunteers;
• Minimum Grade 12 supplemented by relevant post secondary education or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Experience with budget development and administration;
• Excellent computer skills; experience working with spreadsheets;
• Excellent ability to adapt to changing priorities & with adjusting work plans accordingly;
• Conflict resolution and facilitation skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to develop and work effectively in partnerships with government, business and the community;
• Ability to work flexible hours (may include occasional evenings);
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.

Application Process:

Quint Development Corporation strives to employ a workforce that is representative of the neighbourhoods in which it operates.

The Closing date for this position is Thursday April 21, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

Please submit resumes with cover letter to:

Attention: Laverne Szejvolt
Quint Development Corporation
202-230 Avenue R South,
Saskatoon, SK S7M 2Z1
Or fax to: (306) 683-1957
Email: info@quintsaskatoon.ca

Thank you for your interest in this position.
We will only contact those applicants selected for an interview.