Non-Profit Portfolio Manager

Job Description:

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Non-Profit Portfolio Manager (NPPM) fosters collaborative partnership with housing and service providers to provide the highest quality of stable, safe and affordable housing and housing related services. He/She/They provides education, consultation and support to the Boards of Directors and Executive staff of Non-Profit Providers and Cooperatives staff regarding the effective management of their social housing properties, assesses the financial risk of non-profits and coordinates the delivery of contracted services for a variety of housing related programs

Job Responsibilities:

• The incumbent may be required to provide support to group homes operated by Non-Profits.
• He/She/They provides education, consultation and support to the Boards of Directors and Executive staff of Non-Profit Providers and Cooperatives staff regarding the effective management of their social housing properties, assesses the financial risk of non-profits and coordinates the delivery of contracted services for a variety of housing related programs

Job Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of the Residential Tenancy Act
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation impacting the delivery of social housing.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, theories, and principles associated with the delivery of government social and regulatory programs by non-profit providers and contracted community service providers.
• Ability to strategize, plan, coordinate, integrate and manage a portfolio of non-profit providers in providing the highest quality of stable, safe and affordable housing and housing related services.
• Considerable and broad cross-functional knowledge and understanding of non-profit society governance, operation, budgeting, maintenance, administration, procurement, contracting and staffing.
• Ability to work together based on mutual respect and understanding of each other, and work to the highest business practice standards.
• Ability to display tact and diplomacy in dealing with a broad range of professions and community stakeholders and be a socially sensitive administrator.
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and contracting practices, and ability to assess audited financial statements.
• Ability to act as relationship manager and primary point of contact for Providers, including interacting with Society Board of Directors, Chief \
• Executive Officer, Executive Director, and Chief Financial Officers and accounting staff.
• Ability to analyze complex, challenging and sensitive issues, balance diverse interests and facilitate the implementation of solutions through successful and constructive relationships and partnerships, both externally and internally.
• Ability to conduct reviews and audits and facilitate understanding and compliance with recommended improvements.
• Ability to provide organizational development and general management expertise and educate Boards and Executives in the successful operation of housing providers for vulnerable people.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff in a unionized environment.
• Ability to understand, analyze and apply a variety of Program Agreements and project-specific Operating Agreements.
• Ability to build dialogue and consensus with multiple stakeholders, often with conflicting agendas
• Ability to strategize, apply creative thinking and build on existing and potential strengths in working towards solutions to support the long-term health and sustainability of the sector and partners.
• Considerable knowledge of building structures, components and systems and ability to recognize deficiencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or other relevant discipline, including post secondary courses in non-profit society management and/or social service delivery.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle required.
• Ability to summarize and explain complex program information and funding requirements.
• Extensive experience in senior and advanced level positions relating to non-profit society management or delivery of social services and community-based programs, with considerable experience in the negotiation and management of contracted services.
• Excellent negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the risks associated with housing vulnerable tenants and ability to work closely with service providers in mitigating risk.
• Considerable knowledge of current social issues facing tenant populations and impacting the operations of social housing providers, including homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction, domestic violence, child protection and ageing.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, consultative and relationship-building skills.

Job Details:

Company: BC Housing

Job Category: Government

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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