Manager Of Housing Assets And Development (Contract - Up To 12 Months)

Manager of Housing Assets and Development (Contract - Up to 12 Months) - Job ID #2727
Job TitleJob Title Manager of Housing Assets and Development (Contract - Up to 12 Months) Status / Job Type Contract Full TimeCommissionDepartmentCommission Comm Serv & Social Development Department Housing & Homelessness Serv.Union AffiliationUnion Affiliation APAE/EXEMPT Number of Openings 1Rate of PayRate of Pay $64.42to $80.52 Benefits Entitlement YesHours of WorkHours of Work 35 Posting Date (4:30pm) October 29, 2026Existing VacancyExisting Vacancy Replacement Closing Date (4:30pm) November 19, 2026Position Summary
Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #TeamBrantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment. At the City of Brantford, we strive to reflect our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Respect and Inclusion in everything we do. The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!Reporting to the Director of Housing and Homelessness Services, the Manager of Housing Assets and Development is responsible for residential building development and revitalization;
capital replacement andrenewal projects pertaining to community and affordable housing assets owned by the municipality;
and managing various departmental staff responsible for day to day customer service delivery and business supports.
Specific duties will include the drafting and maintenance of various Housing and Homelessness Master Plans such as the Municipal Housing Master Plan and the Housing Stability Plan;
chairing and promoting the work of multi stakeholder groups such as the Housing Master Plan Working Group;
and monitoring and reporting on departmental key performance indicators. The Manager of Housing Assets and Development works with internal and external stakeholders for housing strategies, building development opportunities, and revitalization projects with the view to maintain and enhance current community and affordable housing assets. This includes securing funding from various levels of government as well as managing all housing units in relation to asset renewal and preventative maintenance.Qualifications
Must be able to demonstrate a level of expertise related to the duties described herein, acquired through successful completion of a four-year university degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Community/Social Sciences, Public Administration or approved equivalentPreference will be given to candidates with additional education and/or training in Community Development/Leadership, Project Management, or Community Housing Asset ManagementMinimum five (5) years experience in housing, preferably in a municipal environmentMinimum three (3) years in a supervisory capacityExperience in managing staff in a unionized environmentHighly effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrated by success in developing, leading, and managing technical and frontline teamsThorough understanding of applicable federal and provincial legislation and related regulationsExcellent oral and written communication skills and research abilityStrong organizational, administrative, management, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsProficiency in budget preparation and monitoringKnowledge and understanding of community resources in the City of Brantford and County of BrantDemonstrated experience with large residential development projects and various agreementsDemonstrated experience with asset management approaches and functions including developing and implementing long range asset management strategiesDemonstrated community engagement expertise and experience in working across organizations to achieve resultsManagement competencies including results/achievement focus, leadership, financial management, business planning, decision making/judgment, representation and professionalism and job knowledgeDemonstrated political acuity and ability to negotiate, mediate, facilitate and present information to varied audiencesAbility to deal effectively with elected officials, representatives of other levels of government, management, peers, staff and the general publicComputer literacy, utilizing MS Office software applications and knowledge of project management and asset management applicationsAbility to work outside regular business hours, as requiredAbility to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as requiredPossess a valid Class 'G' driver's license in good standing during the course of employmentIMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employmentAs a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.What We Offer
The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the Cityof Brantford, people are our priority. #TeamBrantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it'simportant to offer a competitive total rewards package.Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness andwork life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us,you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.Learn more about working for the City of Brantford
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