Employment Offers / Call for Candidacies

The Hearst Non-Profit Housing Corporation is seeking an energetic, motivated, reliable, resourceful, and self-disciplined individual for the position of Manager of the Corporation and its assets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the Corporation’s properties (St. Paul’s Court, Place Lambert, Place Charbonneau, Brisson Boulevard fourplexes, Maison Henri Lepan, Gamelin Apartments and Maison Renaissance) to maintain a state of cleanliness and good repair; arrange for all building repairs; be proactive in establishing a maintenance schedule and property restoration schedule both short and long term and purchase equipment as required.
• Supervise employees of the Corporation; prepare a proper payroll and maintain employee files; prepare all required returns.
• Receive and review applications for housing (both market rent and rent-geared-to-income) to determine eligibility for housing in consultation with the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB); prepare and keep current rent rolls for the properties; collect and receive rent monies; collect rent arrears and carry out such actions necessary to recover unpaid rents and/or possession of the leased properties.
• Maintain a waiting list for tenants; verify tenant incomes at least annually and calculate rents; supervise tenants moving in and out of premises; prepare and maintain records of tenants and leases.
• Carry out and maintain accurate accounts and records of all financial transactions on behalf of the Corporation; prepare and submit reports, including annual budgets, as required by the Corporation and CDSB.
• Complete accounts payable and receivable.
• Be present during regular business hours and be on call outside of such hours as may be required.
• Schedule and prepare meetings of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, attend such meetings providing clerical services and execute directives as approved by the Board.
• Comply with the rental policies of the Corporation and CDSB, acting as “landlord” on behalf of the Corporation.
• Maintain the Corporation’s computer system and electronic files.

 Required Skills:

• University or college degree in accounting or business administration.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the domain.
• Relevant experience in property management and/or business management.
• Be autonomous and self-directed with good planning and organizational skills.
• Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as good oral and written communication skills.
• Be computer savvy.
• Have a personal vehicle for use in this position, which will be compensated for by the Corporation.

Salary:
Base annual salary of $72,000 may be adjusted commensurate with the qualification and experience of the successful candidate. A benefit package is available.

Interested candidates must submit their application before 4 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, either in person or by mail to:

Janice Newsome, Interim Manager
Hearst Non-Profit Housing Corporation
810 George Street, P.O. Box 1540
Hearst, Ontario   P0L 1N0

Applications submitted online (by email) will not be considered.

Job description

The Hearst Economic Development Service (EDS) is seeking candidates for an Economic Development Officer position for a maternity leave replacement.

Reporting to senior management, the person occupying this position has the mandate to carry out a range of activities to offer support services for the development of Hearst’s economic sectors and coordinate communication activities of the Hearst EDS.  Candidates for this position should have particular interests in creating, designing, researching, writing, communicating and working with numbers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of communications strategies in the economic development and tourism projects;
• Act as a liaison between local organizations, businesses and individuals and government representatives in matters of economic development;
• Act as a resource person for the community in economic development and tourism projects (advise, research, promote, communicate and write);
• Familiarity with the funders, contacts and programs to assist the community in various projects;
• Research and develop tourism opportunities;
• Initiate and coordinate community activities or projects (ex: Light Up Hearst, Destination Hearst, 100^th anniversary, etc.);
• Develop project funding applications according to identified needs;
• Prepare reports, research documents, papers or educational articles; and
• Assist management in any other related tasks.

Required skills:

• Undergraduate university degree in economics, commerce, business administration or any other combination of education combined with experience relevant to the position will be considered;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with 2 years of relevant experience in local development, management support or related functions;
• Experience in project management, consultation, animation and project analysis; and
• Detain a valid driver’s license.

 Salary:

The salary is established according to the classification 8 of the Salary Administration Program and the level of qualifications and experience, which is between $30.56 and $34.92 per hour. A complete fringe benefits program including OMERS pension plan is offered.

Interested candidates must submit their application before Thursday, October 3^rd, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., to the following address or by email:

Éric Picard
Chief Administrative Officer
925 Alexandra Street
Postal Bag 5 000
Hearst, Ontario   P0L 1N0
townofhearst@hearst.ca

The Corporation of the Town of Hearst is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please contact the person named above for any request for accommodation.