Bilingual Senior Administrator

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

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 the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role
Join the Agreement Management team, in the Bilingual Senior Administrator position. In this role, you will oversee the coordination, administration and support of programs and/or business activities. Coordinates the collection of data for reporting purposes, prepares documentation and communicates with internal partners and third-party providers to obtain and/or provide information.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.  

What you'll do:

• Support the activities of a team responsible for the delivery and administration of programs and/or business activities.
• Make recommendations for approvals, recommend courses of action for non-standard requests and process documentation or data such as applications/requests, commitments and payment requisitions.
• Coordinate processing and administrative functions.
• Coordinate important business activities and functions, which may include meetings, travel, communications, event logistics and procurement.
• Support functional teams in tracking and monitoring budgets and/or reporting activities.
• Ensure all documentation is in place in accordance with business requirements. Manage such documentation in support of business outcomes.
• Validate and ensure accuracy of data inputted into the system.
• Prepare documentation to maintain the efficient running of programs and/or business activities, such as reports, letters to clients and business agreements.

What you should have:

• A post-secondary education or an equivalent amount of education and experience in business or public administration.
• A minimum of one (1) year of prior relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the application of sound judgment and the ability to escalate appropriately.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to persuade others.
• Good attention to detail.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will 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 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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!