Specialist, Housing Policy Analysis (Anywhere in Canada) Full Time

Specialist, Housing Policy Analysis (Anywhere in Canada)
 Job Requisition ID: 8906  
Language Designation: English Essential 
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ 
Position Status: Permanent Full Time 
Travel Requirement: Travel not required 
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Charlottetown (PE); Edmonton (AB); Halifax (NS); Moncton (NB); Montreal (QC); Quebec (QC); Saskatoon (SK); St. John’s (NL); Thunder Bay (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC); Winnipeg (MB); Yellowknife (NT)
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 78657.14 to $ 98321.43 and are based on qualifications and experience. 
 
At CMHC, we trust you to get the job done. We empower our employees to be fully autonomous and accountable in achieving their results. Employees focus on how they achieve results rather than when and where they choose to work.
 
Here are some of the reasons why we were chosen as one of Canada’s top employers:
 
Enjoy 5 weeks of vacation;
An annual individual performance bonus;
Defined benefit pension plan;
Comprehensive group insurance to support your well-being from day one;
Access to a catalogue of courses for individual learning;
An inclusive workplace culture and environment with multiple Employee Resource Groups and much more!
 
Help make a difference for Canadians. CMHC’s aspiration is that by 2030, everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and that meets their needs. All of our programs and activities support this singular goal.
 
Be part of an inclusive workplace. Diversity and Inclusion guides everything we do at CMHC. We’re taking concrete actions to eradicate racism and advance equity within CMHC and the housing system.
 
 
Join the Policy sector where we accelerate housing affordability through evidence-based policy, research, and disruptive innovation. In this role you will provide research on, conceptualize and develop information, analysis and recommendations. You will lead research underpinning the development of innovative policy related to housing finance in support of a strategic housing finance policy framework that advances CMHC’s mandate in relation to financial stability and access.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Scan the internal and external landscape to identify emerging housing policy issues and trends to inform evidence-based policy advice. Collect, analyze, and synthesize complex information from diverse sources.
Identify priority policy research areas and provide input into the development of divisional and corporate priorities, plans and strategies.
Provide policy advice to management and the Government on key housing issues, challenges, gaps, and opportunities, with a principle focus on ensuring housing markets are functioning properly and the housing system is stable.
Develop a variety of written documentation, presentations and briefing materials in a logical, succinct, and timely manner. Collaborate with team members and with other sectors to advance corporate priorities.
Lead and contribute to policy development processes, proposals, and options – including Memorandum to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submission, and Budget proposals.
Represent CMHC at meetings and build relations with key stakeholders.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
Undergraduate degree in public policy, economics, urban planning, or a related discipline. 
Minimum of four years’ experience in policy is desired. Knowledge of how housing markets work, housing issues and how policy transmits itself through the housing system is an asset.
Strong research, analytical and forward-thinking skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Political and cultural acuity.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
Master’s degree.
Knowledge of how housing markets work, housing issues and how policy transmits itself through the housing system.
 
Posting closing date : Note, the competition may remain active until filled.
 
 
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE – COVID-19 MEASURES
On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that as of June 20, 2022, it will suspend vaccination requirements for federal government employees.  This decision followed a review of the current public health situation, including the evolution of the virus and vaccination rates in Canada. As a result, and consistent with the Government of Canada decision, CMHC has suspended its Vaccination Policy, effective June 20, 2022.  
 
As a result, at this time, CMHC does not require employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.  CMHC will continue to monitor the public health situation and may at any time make adjustments and adopt or reintroduce measures, including mandatory vaccination, attestation and verification requirements. Any such vaccination measures, as updated from time to time, shall form a term and condition of your employment at CMHC.
 
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our aspiration.
 
 
We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
 
 
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.