Essential Qualifications:

Education:

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in business, public administration, community planning/development, economics, real estate finance, engineering, technology, or a related field.

Experience:

-Minimum of four years' experience in the housing field or more generally, related project management in a private consultancy or municipal setting.

-Has executed previous positions with a high degree of independence, demonstrating the ability to drive projects forward with a minimum of oversight and to achieve results.

-Demonstrated ability to gain cooperation and support, and to negotiate changes, through building lasting relationships.

-Assets would include:

oProject management experience, including managing large projects of any kind and/or multiple projects concurrently.

oFamiliarity with the local housing system, or experience working in a similar setting, and knowledge of both private and non-profit sector development.

oFamiliarity with, and a network within, Saint John's non-profit sector.

oKnowledge of land development economics and development finance.

oExperience cultivating proactive positive media positioning through managing relationships and maintaining contacts with media.

Specific skills:

-Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, combining diplomacy with clarity in dealing with the development community, elected officials, and committees.

-Ability to impact and influence through persuasion and advocacy.

-Ability to navigate managing multiple high-level funding projects with strict confidentiality and impartiality.

-High-functioning, positive approach to challenges.

-Demonstrated research, analysis, and report-writing skills.

-Knowledge of stakeholder engagement practices.

-Versatility and agility in circumstances of great variety.

The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5-day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers/employment opportunities)