Contribute to province-wide housing solutions that matter.The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing plays a critical role in building strong, inclusive communities across Ontario, supporting local governments, fostering economic resilience, and expanding access to safe and affordable housing. As a member of the Local Government and Housing Unit, you will contribute to meaningful, province-wide initiatives, using your project management expertise to support the development and promotion of affordable housing solutions that positively impact Ontarians' lives.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and our work check out thisOpportunity Overview
About the job
You will:
• work with municipalities to promote the need to foster the development of affordable housing and address homelessness within their communities
• contribute to the development and implementation of multiple land use planning projects
• provide advice with respect to affordable housing processes, including the development process, land use planning, provincial funding programs and financial issues
• analyze municipal planning decisions and applications, identifying matters of provincial interest and recommending appropriate actions
• collaborate with partner ministries and agencies to advance integrated, cross-government housing and planning initiatives
• monitor, track, and report on regional issues
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• You are able to travel to areas not accessible by public transit.
Land Use Planning and Affordable Housing Expertise
You have:
• demonstrated knowledge of provincial affordable and market housing programs, policies and procedures to develop the implementation and management of marketing programs and promote the development of affordable and market housing.
• the ability to interpret and apply social housing related legislation, regulations, policies and programs.
• general knowledge of land use planning related legislation, regulations, policies, and programs (e.g. Planning Act, Municipal Act, Provincial Policy Statement).
• knowledge of and experience in public sector governance, policy development and decision-making processes.
Judgement, Organizational and Project Management:
You have:
• project management and organizational skills to lead and coordinate projects concurrently and to meet short deadlines.
• ability to undertake land use planning projects for analyses, making recommendations/decisions and present testimony at tribunals or public hearings.
• good judgement and political acuity to deal with highly visible, complex and politically sensitive issues.
Consultation, Negotiation, and Relationship Management:
You have:
• consultation and relationship management skills to work effectively and establish credibility with all levels of contacts both internal and external.
• ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization as well as with external partners in order to gather input, build consensus, and deliver on priorities.
Communication Skills:
You have:
• demonstrated communication skills to effectively communicate complex information to senior management.
• effective oral communication and presentation skills to explain complex housing and land use planning issues, influence decision-makers, and represent provincial interests with municipalities, stakeholders, and tribunals.
• ability to negotiate, advise and collaborate with other ministries, municipal councils and officials, and planning groups.
Research and Analytical Skills:
You have:
• demonstrated research, analytical, issues management and problem-solving skills to undertake complex studies, analyze information and develop models related to a range of affordable housing and land use planning activities.
• experience synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: