Requirements:

• University degree in planning, business or a housing related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, especially with all other levels of government and housing providers.
• Familiarity with housing programs and regulations.
• Well-developed strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent oral communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Knowledge of the housing ecosystem, land development and development finance, and the public policy environment.
• Ability to speak in both official languages will be considered an asset.

Join Our Team as the Affordable Housing Development Coordinator - Make a Difference in Our Community !

On the banks of the St. John River, Fredericton is the beautiful capital of New Brunswick, one of the fastest growing cities in Atlantic Canada, and one of Canada's most dynamic and thriving small cities. The successful candidate will lead Fredericton's efforts to work with our federal and provincial government partners and housing providers to deliver more affordable housing in the community.

The successful candidate needs to have the ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the economics, market and policy environment that impacts the delivery of housing. They will be an important resource to help housing providers build the business case for executing affordable housing projects. They need to have proven experience developing positive working relationships with people. The right person for this job is creative, takes initiative,, exercises tact and discretion, and has sound judgment. Most importantly, the person needs to have a passion to help house Frederictonians.

What You Will Do:

• Implement the Affordable Housing Strategy and play a direct role in many of its specific recommendations.
• Work directly with housing project proponents to identify and coordinate support, and otherwise assist in the delivery of affordable housing units.
• Maintain strong connections with groups across the housing ecosystem to continuously monitor and understand issues and trends that affect housing construction and operation.
• Evaluate outcomes of the strategy as different ideas are tested and as broader conditions evolve, to identify necessary changes and improvements over time.
• Undertake regular data collection, stakeholder engagement, and other research to keep senior staff and Council apprised of housing conditions throughout Fredericton.
• Assist other municipal departments and staff in considering housing affordability in their areas of responsibility to put an affordability lens on all major areas of municipal operation.
• The position will support housing initiatives in Fredericton by:
  • Taking an action-based approach to affordable housing. There are many existing and proposed venues for discussion, engagement, and collaboration between stakeholders; this position must focus on connecting those dots and driving actual outcomes.
  • Possessing and expanding knowledge of housing subject matter, including various forms of housing development and ownership structures, housing policy research and tools, and key contacts within other organizations.
  • Developing a comprehensive understanding of various funding programs (federal, provincial, municipal, and third-party), and familiarity with their application process and evaluation criteria to inform policy development, provide tangible support to housing providers, and maximize the financial support to housing projects in Fredericton.
  • Being a champion for housing issues in Fredericton and leading partnership and advocacy discussions as it's representative

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, especially with all other levels of government and housing providers.
• Familiarity with housing programs and regulations.
• Well-developed strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent oral communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Knowledge of the housing ecosystem, land development and development finance, and he public policy environment.

Perks:

• Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance between $275 - $295.08
• Health, Dental and Pension plans
• Gain valuable insights into municipal operations and contribute to making our community a better place.

Ready to be part of something exciting? Apply today!

How to apply:

• Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before June 23, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. AST

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.