It will be the responsibility of the Thompson Housing Authority (THA) Coordinator to implement Year One of the Thompson Housing Authority Three Year Work Plan: based on the Five Year Strategic Plan 2012-2017. The Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation (TNRC) provides organizational support for the Coordinator who will report to the TNRC Executive Director and work closely with the Thompson Housing Authority.

• Maintain THA administrative duties

• Develop core and project specific funding proposals 

• Conduct research as identified

• Resource centre set up and update

• Network with funders

• Referrals

• Set-up presentations for THA members/community members

• Distribute rental list and THA publications

• Coordinate the Community Advisory Board Initiative 

• Post secondary education in a related field

 

• 1 to 2 years experience as a project coordinator

• Previous project development and management experience 

• Proven track record of proposal development and working with government/local community organizations

• Previous experience in housing an asset

• Excellent and clear communicator with strong written and oral communication skills

• Able to work independently and efficiently; skilled at setting priorities, monitoring progress and tracking details, data, information and activities

• Good people skills, personable, helpful and engages others with enthusiasm and positive energy; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally

• Collaborative; able to work cooperatively with others to set goals, resolve conflicts and make decisions that enhance the effectiveness of THA

• Keen attention to details

• Able to assess problems, identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations to resolve problems

• Ability to think strategically and analytically

• Able to use computers and technology efficiently and effectively

• Experience in a similar organization and/or in a similar role

• Familiarity with working with marginalized populations

• Familiar with the housing issues in Thompson and surrounding areas

• Experience in working collaboratively for progressive change

• Additional languages, especially Aboriginal languages

• The Project Coordinator is located at the TNRC office but travels around the city to meet requirements of the job

• Flexible office hours 

Closing date: August 30, 2012

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and remuneration expectations to:

 

Thompson Housing Authority 

C/O Dawn Sands

101-55 Selkirk Ave, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0M5

email: admin@tnrc.ca

fax: (204) 677-0765