Coordinator, Projects Housing Services

Coordinator, Projects Housing Services 

Human Services - Housing Services 

Status: Regular Full Time 

Salary Range: $71,698- $89,624 per annum plus comprehensive benefits

Work Mode: Hybrid  *see below for more details about this work mode

Location: 10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton, ON 

Hours of work: 35 hours per week 

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Responsible to deliver reliable, timely and professional support to all members of the Director’s Office and Divisional Management Team (DMT) to facilitate the successful operation of the division and completion of initiatives designed to achieve key divisional, organizational and community outcomes.  Works efficiently across a variety of concurrent projects with internal partners to ensure that teams are enabled with the tools, information and practices that allow them to focus on the successful delivery of projects and operations.

What you will do in this role:  

• Responsible for a range of project organizational activities including coordination of activities for Housing Services division.
• Assists members of the Director’s Office in applying project management principals and developing project artifacts including project charters, requirements, work breakdown structure, budgets, schedule, risk logs, lessons learned, etc. for divisional projects.
• Adapts project management tools, templates and procedures or develops new ones as needed to support project planning, implementation, monitoring and close out for divisional initiatives.
• In collaboration with members of the Director’s Office, acts as a liaison between internal and external project stakeholders and partners to ensure effective and timely communications.
• Seeks direction and coordinates decision-making, in a timely manner, on any issues that impedes the completion of deliverables.
• Gathers and document stakeholder feedback and changes to project materials and deliverables
• Assists the Specialist, Director’s Office with the implementation, coordination and reporting of performance metrics as part of the Operational Management Toolbox (OMT).
• Supports change management activities for the division.
• Regularly prepares and updates project status reports regarding PHHP actions, annual divisional initiatives and performance metrics, identifies and escalates early warning signs and proposes recommendations.
• Provides council report support to the division and ensures the divisional and HSLT council report logs are up to date and consistent.
• Maintains electronic documentation repositories in accordance with regional document control standards.
• May conduct research and analysis to support the creation of project deliverables and at the request of members of the Director’s Office.
• Under the direction of the Manager or Director, completes small scope projects and leads the implementation of specific work packages and deliverables.

What the role requires:

• Degree or diploma in business management, finance, math, statistics, accounting, information management systems or related fields with at least 3 years of job related experience working in a project management environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Highly motivated, capable of learning new project management skills and responsibilities
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to work in a high pressure team environments with strict deadlines, effectively managing multiple project priorities, demands and timelines
• Ability to take on and perform tasks independently with minimal supervision
• Exceptional verbal, written, presentation and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and comfort working with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills, critical thinker with the ability to recognize the full scope and effect of actions
• Ability to work under high-pressure environments and adhere to strict deadlines
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Nice to have:  

• Housing experience would be considered an asset 

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:    

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health, effective start date  
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan 
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis  starting at 3 weeks per annum 
• 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
• Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union) 
• Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance 
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion 
• Access to tuition reimbursement  and learning and development resources 

Work Mode & Job Location: In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved. 

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line. 

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon.  Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.  A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support. 

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca 

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e., testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.