Position Name: Regional Housing Capacity-Building Officer

Organization: Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador, Inc.

Locations: This position will work in the Eastern region (between Grand Falls-Windsor and St. John's. Physical location of employment will depend on the successful candidate's community of residence. Please clearly indicate your community of residence and the region for which you are applying in your cover letter.

Position Type: Full-Time, One-Year Contract

Salary: $60,000 per year

Position Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in housing development within Newfoundland and Labrador? Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team immediately as Regional Housing Capacity-Building Officer. This position is pivotal in fostering collaboration between municipalities, non-profits, private industry and federal/provincial housing programs, to respond to the ongoing housing crisis and ensure sustainable growth in the housing sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with municipal councils and staff to enhance the development of housing needs assessments.
• Identify and explore options for increasing housing stock in the region.
• Enhance coordination between municipalities and other stakeholders in the housing sector.
• Strengthen the capacity of municipalities to apply for and receive federal and provincial programming for housing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experiences.
• 2-5 years of experience in community engagement and/or research. Experience in the housing sector will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the housing and municipal sectors is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent research and writing skills to prepare compelling proposals and reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. Experience with data analysis software is considered an asset.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Key Duties:

• Conduct outreach and engagement activities with municipal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to municipalities in the development of housing needs assessments.
• Collaborate with local and regional stakeholders to explore innovative options for housing development.
• Assist municipalities in navigating federal and provincial housing programs.
• Compile and present comprehensive reports on housing initiatives and progress.
• Extensive travel within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required.

Work Arrangement:

The successful candidate will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week. Normal workday is 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate your community of residence and the region for which you are applying.

MNL requires all applicants to be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Application Deadline: End of business day September 19, 2025.

Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer, supports the principles of employment equity and is committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the communities we serve.