Specialist, Initiatives

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. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. 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 permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan 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.

About the role
Join the Housing program 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 new policies, products, services and systems, continually ensuring that client needs are met throughout the process.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct research and analysis, prepare briefing notes and executive updates to respond to requests and concerns, ensuring an accurate and timely corporate position.
• Ensure that analysis and recommendations are undertaken within risk appetite, identifying any risk mitigation and/or controls.
• Stay informed on sector issues affecting CMHC clients, collaborate across teams to find improvements, and monitor market trends and regulations impacting CMHC’s practices and policies.
• Participate in the development of new and/or modification of existing products/programs, services, systems and policies; measuring the quality of the results to ensure that client needs are addressed, and project objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate sector-level initiatives by liaising with various teams across the company to ensure alignment to corporate objectives so that outcomes are achieved.
• Provide research and analytical support, during all phases of projects and frequently as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Solicit input from stakeholders and clients to inform opportunities for new or revised products, policies, services and systems.

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 housing finance, insurance and/or product/program development within the multi-unit/residentials space
• A solid understanding of the business context and development of government programs
• An advanced 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.
• Strong knowledge in the foundational application analysis within multi-unit/residential space
• The 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 thorough understanding of the housing industry and CMHC’s role in it.
• An understanding and awareness of social, economic and political trends affecting the provision of housing.
• Experience in managing projects (project management or change management).
• Experience in the development and documentation of functional business systems requirements, including oversight in system enhancement projects, or changes to business systems.

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!