Bilingual Specialist, Subscription of Collective Housing (Housing Program)

Job Request ID: 12418

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirements: Limited Travel

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Proficiency (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Rating

Compensation: Our salary scale ranges from $86,816.59 to $108,520.74, depending on qualifications and experience.

About SCHL

The work you do and the work we do together matter. We work day after day to achieve a common goal: contributing to the proper functioning of the housing system.

At SCHL, we are accountable for our results and support the achievements of our colleagues. We believe in collaboration, building connections across SCHL and bringing the right people together to get the job done. Our leadership style is based on trust, meaning our managers take an approach tailored to their team's needs.

Join us to be part of a team determined to truly make a difference and contribute to an important mission.

What We Offer

We have the reason to be, the people, and the benefits you need to build a rewarding career. Here is the generous benefits package for temporary employees:

• Accrued vacation time;
• An annual individual performance bonus;
• A collective insurance plan that benefits you from day one;
• Support for your personal and professional growth through training, mentoring, and more;
• An inclusive culture and work environment;
• While SCHL positions require some office presence, other work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the Role

Join SCHL as a Bilingual Specialist, Subscription of Collective Housing (Housing Program), and play a key role in advancing housing solutions in Canada. Opportunities exist within the Affordable Housing Construction Loan Program (AHCLP) and other housing program teams. In these roles, you will leverage your expertise in financial analysis and subscription, as well as your customer relationship management skills, to support the delivery of new rental housing projects, including large-scale projects and initiatives contributing to the development and expansion of affordable housing solutions.

These are several temporary positions lasting 18 to 24 months.

What You Will Do

• Apply sound judgment and decision-making practices based on complex financial analysis while formulating recommendations;
• Maintain quality relationships with clients to understand their needs, goals, and explore opportunities;
• Act as a direct lender within the AHCLP program or within the Homes Canada initiatives: review, subscribe, prioritize, and approve loan applications while evaluating financial viability and adherence to program policies and operational procedures;
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and formulate recommendations for full approval;
• Manage risks by exercising prudence and reasonable diligence during the review, subscription, evaluation, and approval of applications;
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and various government levels by offering advice, support, and alternative solutions;
• Prepare credit analysis reports, evaluate conclusions, and negotiate terms to ensure compliance with SCHL's operational policy and approval powers.

Skills You Should Have

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field related to real estate, such as business administration, accounting, finance, or commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;
• At least five years of experience in construction financing, real estate, financial markets, or credit risk analysis for collective housing;
• Proven experience in evaluating financial viability as well as in reviewing, evaluating, prioritizing, and approving loan applications;
• Ability to conduct research, analyze problems, summarize information, and formulate recommendations;
• Ability to manage files and issues (of a delicate nature) by applying critical thinking and judgment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both official languages (French and English), with the ability to clearly explain decisions and address objections.
• It Would Be Great If You Also Possessed These Skills:
• Experience or knowledge in real estate management, real estate appraisal, property inspection, project tracking or development, or real estate law are considered an asset;
• A designation from a professional association such as CRF, AACI, CA, CMA, CFA, or CPM;
• Experience in producing reports or using statistical analysis software such as MS Excel.

Closing Date: This position will be posted until a candidate is selected.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans, and people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also accept applications from non-Canadians who have the right to work in Canada.

SCHL is an inclusive workplace where the diversity of thought—and people—is recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Next Steps After Submitting Your Application

Thank you for applying; we are aware that it is both an exciting and intimidating step. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are one of the candidates invited for an interview or called to take a test, please let us know if you need an accommodation.

If you have already applied but your application was not successful, don't worry. We always post new positions, so feel free to try again. We are looking forward to seeing what your contribution will be this time!