Program Analyst, Housing Job at Regional Municipality of Peel
Job Description:
The Housing Analyst develops, implements and maintains the Housing Client Services programs and initiatives in Housing to get and keep people housed while ensuring alignment with the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan and the Region of Peel’s strategic vision.
The Housing Analyst provides client service-based policy and program analysis, co-ordinates projects, and prepares reports to advise Human Services Senior Management. The Housing Analyst analyzes trends, conducts research, develops new processes and implements process improvements and communication strategies regarding policy and program changes in Housing and Homelessness.
Responsibilities:
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.
About Us:
The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
Program Analyst, Housing
1 Regular Full-time
1 Contract Full-time up to 12 months
Human Services- Housing Services
CUPE Local 966
CUPE Local 966
The Housing Analyst develops, implements and maintains the Housing Client Services programs and initiatives in Housing to get and keep people housed while ensuring alignment with the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan and the Region of Peel’s strategic vision.
The Housing Analyst provides client service-based policy and program analysis, co-ordinates projects, and prepares reports to advise Human Services Senior Management. The Housing Analyst analyzes trends, conducts research, develops new processes and implements process improvements and communication strategies regarding policy and program changes in Housing and Homelessness.
Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements and maintains client services programs, policies and processes to respond to the housing needs of Peel residents, including working with other business units in Housing Supply, Systems Planning, Performance and Partnerships, and other Regional partners to develop and support initiatives
- Collects, analyzes, maintains and evaluates client services data from different sources to support Housing and Homelessness
- Provides information and analytical reports to the Human Services Senior Management Team as well as to Council on matters related to Housing and Homelessness
- Prepare contracts, letters of agreement with external partners
- Provides direction, interpretation of policy or other relevant information to Housing Client Services staff
- Lead and facilitates the development of Divisional and/or Departmental work groups to ensure coordinated and integrated policy development, program planning and evaluation, and process improvement for areas affecting housing clients directly
- Manages program work plans and provides progress reporting
- Consolidates, analyzes and summarizes program budget, investigates causes of budget variances, prepares regular budget updates and projections, accruals and recommend future investment strategies
- Represents the Region as a liaison in the community and participates in internal and external committees that align with supports directly affecting clients
- Works collaboratively to maintain close and effective working relationship with other Regional staff, other levels of government, service providers, users, and the community for awareness of evolving client issues and concerns
- Maintains a basic understanding of other key government policy, programs and legislation relevant to Housing and Homelessness in Peel
Qualifications:
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College Diploma in the Human Services field, combined with a minimum of three (3) years work experience in housing and homelessness, policy development and research and analysis
- Specific knowledge of housing and homelessness programs and services, human services programs, planning, levels of government, community resources and services
- Knowledge of the Housing Services Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and other applicable social legislation
- Strong research, analytical skills and proven ability to synthesize diverse information from many sources and develop recommendations
- Knowledge and Experience in leading process improvement initiatives
- Strong communication and written skills with the ability to prepare reports and present to various audiences
- Strong facilitation skills and proven ability to lead groups through various forms of discussions
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Experience with MS Office Applications
- Experience with Housing and Homelessness enabling technology
Preference will be given to those who are in the Human Services CUPE Local 966 Bargaining Unit
This position is a bargaining unit position represented by CUPE Local 966. Continuous employment is not guaranteed and may be subject to layoffs as outlined in the Collective Agreement Article 15.
Location: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remote. You will be required to occasionally attend on-site meetings based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Bramptonworksite. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
Hours: 35 hours/week. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.
If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.
As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.
New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Being fully vaccinated is determined as the status of having received the full series of approved vaccines (both doses of a two dose vaccine series, one dose of a single dose vaccine series) and any additional doses required and approved by Health Canada and having satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The Region of Peel reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time. Acceptable proof includes an Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine receipt which you can obtain through the Provincial portal https://covid19.ontariohealth.ca/ , or other government-issued vaccine passport or certification.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated , a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.
The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.
Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.
To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.
Additional Information:
The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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