Supervisor, Client Services
Northern District
Location: Truro, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Union Status: Non-Union (Excluded)
Competition # 22129
Closing Date: December 26, 2022

About Us

Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) is the provincial government agency responsible for the administration and delivery of affordable housing solutions for low-income Nova Scotians.

We contribute to the prosperity of Nova Scotia by helping individuals and families find a home that’s right for them, at a price they can afford, in a healthy and vibrant community that offers the services, support and opportunities they need. We accomplish this by working closely with other levels of government as well as private and community partners.

Across its districts, NSPHA provides more than 11,200 safe, affordable homes as part of its housing services to seniors and families. District offices manage the day-to-day operations of Nova Scotia’s housing stock. Their responsibilities include administering tenant applications and placements, collecting rent, resolving tenant issues, and maintaining and repairing properties.

About Our Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Senior Supervisor, the Supervisor, Client Services is responsible for the effective and efficient property management services for a diverse portfolio of public housing units in an assigned area of the Northern District’s jurisdiction. The incumbent also directs staff, contractors and service organizations in the application of prescribed policies and procedures in managing the portfolio of Northern District units.

Primary Accountabilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor direct reports through performance management and development of initiatives as well as promoting a teamwork environment and ensuring staff are in full compliance with legislation, organizational policies, processes, and directives.
• Resolve tenant issues proactively by scheduling and attending regular tenant engagement meetings or similar forums to discuss individual and common concerns; and by ensuring annual tenant visits are completed to identify undesirable behaviors or conditions.
• Supervise employees to resolve tenants’ issues such as poor physical and cognitive fitness, unit deficiencies, vandalism, hoarding, pest infestation, other deplorable conditions or lease violations, over-housing, unapproved visitors, etc.
• Meet portfolio occupancy targets; by achieving unit turnaround standard, maintaining accurate up-to-date wait lists, and managing tenant life-safety risks in compliance with applicable codes, up-to-date building emergency plans and holding regular emergency drills.
• Monitor building conditions for indication of pests, ensure common areas are maintained and grounds are in well-kept condition, and take every reasonable measure to ensure that tenants are secure.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary education in related field, with a Degree/Diploma desired, including experience in leading and/or coordinating teams.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant acts and legislation such as Workers' Compensation, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, as well as appropriate fire regulations, etc.
• Understanding of budgets and financial statements.
• Competency in desktop software including Microsoft Office.
• Dependable and consistently deliver high quality, professional service. Promote a client service culture and consider the strategic direction of a client centered approach.
• Demonstrate an ability to understand and respect the practices, customs and values of employees and diverse client cultures.
• Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes that support organizational objectives.
• Identify, assess and manage risk while, promoting a proactive safety conscious culture.
• Demonstrate a willingness to make decisions and problem solve while mitigating risk and supporting strategic direction.
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

• Working knowledge Yardi Property Management software.

Competencies required at this level of work are Effective Interactive Communication, Team Leadership, Partnering & Relationship Building and Intercultural & Diversity Proficiency.

If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver’s abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification: PR 14
Salary Range: $65,426.20 – $79,668.98 Annually
Work Week: 35 hours

Note: This is not a Civil Service position.

We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve.If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.

Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $65,426.20-$79,668.98 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Truro, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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