Specialist, Initiatives Full Time

Specialist, Initiatives
Job Requisition ID: 10135
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 83038.35 to $ 103797.93 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.
Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.
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 what you get when you’re a permanent employee:
5 weeks of vacation.
Annual individual performance bonus.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.
Join the Housing Programs – Risk Management, Strategy and Products team in the Specialist, Initiatives position.  In this role, you will provide research, analysis and guidance to respond to changing issues and trends in CMHC’s operating environment and contribute to the development, enhancement and operationalization of new and existing government programs, policies, services and systems, continually ensuring that client needs are met throughout the process. You will support the activities required to help sectors focus their energy on common goals in a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that will shape and guide what CMHC does now and in the future. 
What you’ll do:
Perform high-level/broad analysis and leverage colleagues within the team for more detailed analytical results, as well as the data from the operations group, Finance and external data providers to develop the advice and recommendations on the development of new and/or enhancement of existing housing programs. 
Measure the results of new or enhanced programs, services, systems and policies in relation to internal and external client requirements to ensure that client needs are met, and program objectives are achieved. 
Develop and maintain strong internal relationships to support the operationalization of Housing Programs and operational efficiency. 
Assist in the coordination of initiatives by liaising with various teams across the company to ensure corporate and housing program objectives are set and outcomes are achieved. 
Solicit input from stakeholders and clients on issues affecting current programs and identify opportunities for new or revised products, policies, services and systems.
Assist in supporting project planning, management and measurement of projects.
Act as a subject matter expert on housing programs by providing guidance, advice and recommendations to senior management on strategy and products, policies and procedures. 
Assist in the preparation of Memorandums to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions, briefing notes, management submissions, executive updates, and correspondence to respond to requests and concerns, ensuring an accurate and timely corporate position. 
What you should have:
An undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance or a related field.
A minimum of five years of experience with increasing responsibility in research, analysis, policy and program development, as well as three years of experience in a similar role in real estate development or real estate finance. 
An understanding of Canada’s Housing Finance system, Housing Policy, markets, appropriations, mortgage insurance and funding, the secondary mortgage market, lending/underwriting practices, and default management.
A solid understanding of the business context in which one is operating that informs planning and decision-making.
An ability to draft understandable, clear and consistent documents on topics within the areas of responsibility and to explain the content to a variety of audiences. 
An ability to take initiative and work in a multi-team environment or independently. 
A demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving techniques and conduct data analysis. 
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. 
It would be great if you also had: 
A strong basis in the foundational application, awareness and analysis of multi-unit and residential housing development, finance and underwriting including systems/processes. 
An understanding and awareness of social, economic and political trends affecting the provision of housing. 
Other certifications (Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, ADKAR, Prosci) 
An experience in the implementation of change management strategies.
Posting closing date: Note, the competition may 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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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!