Indigenous Housing Liaison

Are you passionate about fostering meaningful reconciliation and increasing the supply of Indigenous affordable housing in Edmonton? The City of Edmonton is looking for a dedicated Indigenous Housing Liaison to join our Social Development team. Working at the intersection of community partnerships and land development, you will champion the development of culturally appropriate and Indigenous-led affordable housing. In this vital and unique role, you will work collaboratively to build the capacity of Indigenous housing providers by facilitating connections to "shovel-ready" sites, brokering relationships to produce enabling partnerships, and providing advice and support to proponents moving their  projects through the development and funding approvals processes. Join us in building a city where the distinct housing needs of Indigenous communities are addressed and everyone has a place to call home.

This position will foster and maintain deep relationships within the Indigenous housing sector, including urban Indigenous organizations, Indigenous governments and Treaty organizations. They will support the housing priorities of the City’s Indigenous partners, including the development of individual affordable housing projects, housing needs assessments and housing action plans, with a focus on building capacity and leveraging opportunities to scale-up the development of Indigenous-led affordable housing. This position will be required to collaborate closely with internal and external partners in a complex political environment in order to successfully advance the goal of increasing Indigenous affordable housing units through a lens of equity and reconciliation.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with community partners and Indigenous-led housing providers to identify and assess future land and development opportunities for the purpose of increasing the supply of affordable housing in Edmonton
• Develop training, communications and financial  tools to build capacity and support the development of indigenous-led affordable housing
• Support policy development exercises related to addressing Indigenous housing need as a subject matter expert
• Supporting grant programs by reviewing applications, determining eligibility, and ensuring compliance with funding terms and strategic outcomes
• Prepare high-level strategic documents, including Business Cases, Project Charters, and reports for Council and senior administration
• Coordinate with internal collaborators and other orders of government to secure funding and align policies with Indigenous housing needs
• Support the implementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy’s Indigenous-led affordable housing recommendations.
• Support monitoring and evaluation of these recommendations, using data and "Indigenous ways of knowing" to inform decisions
• Other duties as assigned

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• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, or a related discipline
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Indigenous communities, First Nations, and Indigenous-led organizations

Assets\: 

• Lived experience with traditional Indigenous communities, history, culture and current environment. If you are Indigenous, we encourage you to self-identify in your application. 
• A Master’s degree in a related field is an asset.
• Background knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice, and UNDRIP.
• Experience in asset management, portfolio management, or financial pro forma assessment.

Skills required for success:

• Strong strategic thinking skills to navigate contentious, financially sensitive, or politically nuanced matters
• Excellent technical writing skills for preparing comprehensive plans, submissions, and Council reports
• Ability to negotiate solutions to complex issues while maintaining positive relationships with diverse interested and/or affected parties
• Proficiency in research and analytics, including the use of GIS or database software to inform policy decisions
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies https\://bit.ly/4brRrXm

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

   

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Applicants may be tested.

Work Environment:

• This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
• This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits (https\://bit.ly/COEbenefits).

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work\:  33.75

Salary Range\: $54.155 - $69.110 (Hourly); $95,407.570 - $121,754.540 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant\: PC/SO

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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