Housing Manager

Job No: 105328
Location: Nisga’a Village of Gingolx

About the Organization

The Gingolx Village Government is one of four Nisga’a villages that make up the Nisga’a Nation. It is a growing organization that has been a beehive of activity over the past two years. The success which Gingolx has seen can be attributed to the formation of solid partnerships with community groups, foundations and external partners and stakeholders including federal and provincial Government agencies and departments.

During the past year, much emphasis has been placed on the areas of Community and Economic Development. Gingolx has also recently expanded this area to include Social Development to better support community initiatives.

To learn more about The Gingolx Village Government, please visit http://gingolx.ca/index.html  

About The Village of Gingolx, Northern BC

The Village of Gingolx is nestled in the mountains of the beautiful Nass River in Northern British Columbia and provides a welcomed break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Complete with countless activities, there is something to do for everyone.

Located just 2.5 hours from Terrace, BC, The Village offers hiking trails, salmon and halibut fishing, and crabbing in a community filled with friendly residents.

About the Opportunity

Currently, we are in need of a Housing Manager for the Nisga’a Village of Gingolx, located in Northern British Columbia.

In this pivotal role, you will report to and work directly with the Chief Administrative Officer, and have the following duties:

  • Plan, develop, and implement a strategy for Housing Development (covering particular areas relevant to the organization's mandate)
  • Ensure activities meet with and integrate with Government requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, policies and general duty of care
  • Monitor, measure and report on New Housing development plans, renovation plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales
  • Manage and control departmental expenditures within agreed budgets
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders so as to understand all necessary aspects of organizational development, and to ensure they are fully informed of organizational development objectives, purposes and achievements
  • Negotiation and administration of construction contracts (code compliance is necessary)
  • Management of warehouse, distribution, shipping, stock, and materials. 
  • Develop personal skills and capability through on-going training, as provided by GVG or elsewhere subject to Government approval

In order to qualify for this role, you must have a Property Management Degree or a related degree such as business administration combined with 5 years related experience which includes the supervision of staff.

Our ideal candidate will also have:

  • Knowledge of the Nisga's Language and Culture
  • Knowledge of Nisga'a Treaty
  • A valid BC driver's license
  • The capability of providing a criminal records check

It is essential that you have a valid driver's licence, and can provide/partake in a criminal records check.

This exciting opportunity will require excellent communication skills bolstered by a customer service mentality and a willingness to work diligently with the chief, council, and community of Gingolx.

As this role entails housing development, knowledge of the Residential Tenacy Act, policies, procedures, and regulations will be considered an asset. 

About the Benefits

In exchange for all your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience.

Additionally, you can look forward to the following benefits:  

  • Full health benefits, including dental
  • Long and short term disability
  • Employer matched retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance will be offered to the right candidate
  • 3 weeks of vacation to start

If you think you have what it takes to make a change within our community, please apply today.

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