Bilingual Specialist, Operational Policy Analysis (Halifax)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Municipal Relations team in the Specialist, Operational Policy Analysis position. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with municipal partners, supporting the delivery of programs and CMHC’s overall municipal strategy. In your role as a Specialist, you will play a key role by supporting interactions with municipalities, conducting research and analysis, and supporting the operation of the team.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months.

What you’ll do:

• Obtain input from internal and external stakeholders and clients on issues and opportunities related to policies, products, services and/or systems.
• Conduct research and continuously scan the internal and external environment to identify strategic linkages, partnership opportunities with governments, and innovative products and methods.
• Lead or contribute to the development of strategies, policies, work plans and risk management for the Housing Programs sector and CMHC as a whole, as appropriate.
• Provide expert and comprehensive advice, guidance and recommendations to senior management on the development of intergovernmental partnerships, innovative policies, products, services and/or systems including responding to priority issues.
• Develop a variety of written documentation, presentations and briefing materials for senior management and in support of internal and external communications.
• Represent CMHC and, where required, organize or lead meetings, committees, task force / working groups and consultative bodies to communicate corporate priorities and policy positions and to obtain input into, and negotiate, specific CMHC proposals.
• Identify opportunities and maintain relationships by engaging in consultations with internal and external stakeholders, government and private sector, academics and other related experts.
• Act as a liaison that clients and stakeholders may rely on to field questions that require innovative responses and solutions related to relevant business area.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in geography, urban planning, or a related discipline
• A minimum of five years' experience in government relations and policy analysis.
• Experience working with government at the federal, provincial or municipal level.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles to communicate.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic relationships with multiple stakeholders and ability to negotiate and influence change.
• Proficiency in client relation systems, with a strong understanding of platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
• An ability to manage a high-volume of work and thrive in a high-pressure environment with expectations of availability outside of regular work hours.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply 

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