Job Description

Section: Tenant Services
Division: Housing Operations
Department: Community Services
Initial Reporting Location: 10 Elm Street

Job Status: Limited Position
Estimated Probable Duration: up to twelve (12) months (may be extended)

Union Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Housing Unit
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Rate/Range of Pay: Group 8 $30.20 to $34.36 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Main Function: To provide clerical support for the Property Manager and the Property Management team in the administration
and service delivery of the Rent-Geared-To-Income public housing program and the administration of residential tenancy matters
within a designated public housing and rent supplement portfolio.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general supervision of the Manager of Tenant Services.

1. Rent Calculations and Adjustments:

• Receive and verify information and document used in the rent-geared-to-income rent calculation process; follow up action on the discrepancies/missing information.
• Prepare and send notices of rent increase/decrease, notices of decision and other related Social Housing Reform Act forms and notices.
• Assist tenants with the completion of the annual review forms, household composition form and other related forms.
• Verify information contained on forms by contacting social agencies, employers, and tenants.
• Ensure the annual lease renewal process is complete for all households within an assigned portfolio.
• Calculate rent-geared-to-income rents at employing methods and procedures, referring to the Housing Services Act, and all associated regulations, policies and procedures and provide to Property Manager for review and approval.
• Respond to any inquiries from tenants or other staff in regard to rent account balances, rent calculations, rent adjustments and outstanding documentation.
• Confer with the manager when identifying possible misrepresentation of income cases and follow up as directed.

2. Offering of Vacant Units to Applicants:

• Maintain accurate records of vacancies for a portfolio by projects including an internal transfer list.
• Process offers of accommodation of rental units to applicants on the Central Registry Wait List in accordance with Service Manager policy and procedures.
• Prepare a new move-in tenant file including lease agreement and all required documentation and information; arrange appointments with caretakers for time of move-in and/or to show vacant units to prospective tenants.
• Converse with people at the front counter and on the telephone regarding the offer of accommodation, explaining GSHO policies and procedures.

3. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
4. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) education plus additional short, specialized training courses (e.g. business administration, accounting, office administration, etc.).

Experience:

• Over one (1) year up to and including two and one half (2½) years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of Housing Services Act and Regulations, GSHC policies and procedures, and Residential Tenancies Act.

• Knowledge of Community Housing.

• Good analytical and mathematical skills to implement proper rental calculations.

• Excellent organizational skills to ensure that rent changes, rent adjustments, and lease renewals are processed according to legislated requirements and rent calculations/adjustments are processed efficiently and correctly.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with residents, employers, and agencies, and maintain a favourable public image of Housing Operations.

• Ability to work independently and effectively, and to meet numerous deadlines.

• Knowledge of computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. Word, Excel, YARDI, information input and retrieval).

• Excellent use of English, verbally and in writing.

• Excellent French verbal skills and a working knowledge of written French are required.

• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.

• Physical capability to operate a vehicle safely, possession of a valid driver’s licence and an acceptable driving record, will be considered an asset.

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How To Apply

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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
  • .doc
  • .docx
  • .txt
  • .pdf
  • .rtf
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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