The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada is seeking to fill the full-time position of Program Manager, Co-operative Services (National) on a two-year contract basis.   

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Sector Development, the Program Manager will be responsible for: advancing CHF Canada’s scale of the sector agenda with housing co-operatives.  With sector partners, s/he will support regional discussions about sector consolidation and discussions with housing co-ops about co-op mergers and expansions.  The Program Manager will also deliver a program of support to member housing co-operatives designed to enhance their governance and management.  

The successful candidate will have: 

• an academic qualification or equivalent experience, with specialized skills in one of more of organizational development, financial management, asset management or adult education; 

• thorough working knowledge of government housing programs and of the governance, operation and management of housing co-operatives; 

• strong working knowledge of program workout tools; excellent financial analysis skills; 

• excellent written and oral communication skills (including plain-language writing)   

• ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Submitting an Application:

The successful candidate must be able to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.  The position will be located in any of Ottawa, Toronto or Halifax. The salary is commensurate with experience. CHF Canada offers an excellent benefits package.  CHF Canada is an equal opportunity employer. 

If interested, please apply in writing by January 25, 2013 to:  

Christine Seguin 
Manager, Finance and Administration 
CHF Canada  
#311-225 Metcalfe Street 
Ottawa Ontario K2P 1P9 
Fax: (613) 230 2231    
E-mail:  cseguin@chfcanada.coop
No telephone inquiries please.