Community Housing Coordinator

Job Description

Job title: Community Housing Coordinator

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: Who we are…YHC’s vision: To create healthy homes and communities to support Yukoners’ wellbeing and life opportunities.YHC’s mission: To provide Yukoners with stable, affordable, quality housing that creates opportunity and builds community.YHC’s values:Improving the client experience: We are committed to continually assessing Yukoners’ housing needs and providing responsive solutions that build connection and community.Strengthening community wellbeing: We believe in empowering Yukoners by providing a wider range of housing options and helping create a sense of home that supports their wellbeing.Improving the provider experience: We will lead a strong housing sector with partners who have shared values, driving better outcomes and a healthier future for Yukoners.Building a sustainable future: We will demonstrate how our annual investments are achieving intended results and improving the wellbeing of Yukoners.The Housing Operations branch plays a critical role in ensuring effective management of over 900 community housing units across 14 communities, territory wide. The branch is responsible for the day-to-day operations related to community housing, including lease management, rent collection, and support services to tenants to help them maintain their tenancies successfully.The opportunity…This competition is to fill a full-time permanent position and to create an eligibility list for future permanent and term positions.For more information about this position, please contact Sarah Curtis, Manager, Housing Programs, at or 867-332-7128.For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources, at or 867-456-6155.Essential QualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on

• Post-Secondary education in social services, social sciences or other related field
• Experience providing client service in a cross-cultural setting to a diverse and vulnerable client group
• Demonstrated experience composing business correspondence such as letters, court-worthy notes and reports
• Demonstrated work experience interpreting and enforcing legislation and/or policies to administer programs
• experience in case management, crisis prevention, mediation, or conflict resolution, preferably in tenant relations or property management context
• Experience working with housing-related issues is considered an asset

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.Desired Knowledge, Skills and SuitabilityCandidates should have and may be assessed on their:

• Demonstrates client service skills based in social support principles
• Has strong critical-thinking skills and an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Is comfortable reaching out to multiple resources to provide solutions and options for clients
• Is a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Has strong organizational skills and the ability to remain flexible while managing a large caseload and regularly changing priorities

Additional Information:Conditions of Employment: Valid class 5 driver’s license and security clearance including vulnerable sectorJob Requirements: Moderately physical position with occasional walking climbing stairs, and moving boxes of office supplies and/or equipment

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:09:26 GMT