POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Lending Services, the Lending Services Lead provides leadership in designing and developing financial and development risk analysis in the areas of financial modelling and analysis, development feasibility, capital sourcing, and business case and legal support for housing development and re-development projects. He/she/they provides direction in the review of mortgage documentation for Development and Asset Strategies, Building Envelope Repair projects, and Provincial Infrastructure Grant Projects. The position evaluates the feasibility and risk of housing projects and develops strategies for the mitigation of ownership, funding, security adequacy and financial risks to the Commission. The role leads the negotiations with partners, housing providers, municipalities, developers, and others to ensure projects are structured properly and are financially viable with appropriate capital structure and sourcing. He/she/they works closely with the Mortgage Administration and Development and Asset Strategies staff regarding the provision of construction lending, mortgage financing and legal administration services, and monitors any changes to the risk profile throughout the life cycle of the project and recommends strategies to reduce risk as required. The position leads and contributes to the development of risk management methodologies, processes, models, and systems to facilitate the ongoing identification, evaluation, monitoring, and mitigation of risk to the Commission.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Urban Land Economics, or other relevant discipline.
• Extensive well-rounded experience in commercial/multi-unit CMHC insured and uninsured construction underwriting and in re-development projects.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the structuring and financing of social housing and market rental developments involving multiple partners.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of risk modelling, and the ability to assess risk and develop a comprehensive risk profile for each project.
• Ability to learn and understand departmental policies and procedures and of the Commission’s mandate and programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment and facilitate creative thinking with respect to the best use of development properties, forms of ownership, financing structures, and strategies for mitigation of risk.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with DAS staff, housing development partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex corporate financial statements and business operational information, quickly grasp the linkages and implications, and make quick but effective decisions.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Excellent organizational, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent consultative, facilitation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.

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