Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL)

Job Requisition ID:
12418
Position Status:
Temporary Full Time
Position Type:
Hybrid
Office Location:
Montreal (QC); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement:
Limited
Language Designation:
Bilingual
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):
CBC
Security Requirement:
Reliability Status
Salary:
Our salaries generally range from $ 86816.59 to $ 108520.74 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.
At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our
results
and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by
trust
, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.
Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
What’s in it for you
Benefits
We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:
<ul>
<li>Accrued vacation.</li>
<li>Annual individual performance bonus.</li>
<li>Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.</li>
<li>Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.</li>
<li>An inclusive workplace culture and environment.</li>
<li>While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.</li>
</ul>
About The Role
Join CMHC as a Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Underwriter, Housing Program and play a key role in advancing housing solutions across Canada. In these roles, you will use your financial and underwriting expertise along with your client relationship skills to support the construction of new rental housing projects, including large scale developments and initiatives that contribute to the development and scaling of affordable housing solutions.
This is for multiple temporary positions of a duration ranging from 18 to 24 months.
What You'll Do
<ul>
<li>Apply sound judgement and decision-making practices based on complex financial analysis while making recommendations.</li>
<li>Maintain quality relationships with clients to understand their needs, objectives, and explore opportunities.</li>
<li>Act as a direct lender under the ACLP program or under BCH’s funding initiatives: review, underwrite, prioritize and approve loan applications while assessing financial viability and adherence to the program's policies and operational procedures.</li>
<li>Conduct detailed financial analysis and make recommendations for full underwriting.</li>
<li>Manage risk by exercising prudence and due diligence while reviewing, underwriting, assessing and approving applications.</li>
<li>Work in partnership with clients, stakeholders, and various levels of government by offering advice, support and alternative solutions.</li>
<li>Prepare underwriting reports, assess findings, and negotiate terms to ensure alignment with CMHC’s operational policy and approval authority.</li>
</ul>
What You Should Have
<ul>
<li>An undergraduate degree in a relevant field related to real estate such as business administration, accounting, finance or commerce, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction financing, real estate, financial markets or credit risk analysis for Multi-Unit properties.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience reviewing, evaluating, prioritizing, and approving loans, including assessing financial viability.</li>
<li>The ability to research issues, analyze problems, synthesize information and make recommendations.</li>
<li>The ability to manage files and issues (sensitive in nature) using critical thinking and judgement.</li>
<li>The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Solid oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French) , with the ability to clearly convey decisions and address objections.</li>
</ul>
It Would Be Great If You Also Had
<ul>
<li>Experience or knowledge in property management, real estate appraisal, property inspection, project monitoring or development, or real estate law is considered an asset.</li>
<li>Successful completion of a professional association designation such as CRF, AACI, CFA, or CPM.</li>
<li>Experience in building reports and/or in using statistical analysis software such as MS Excel.</li>
</ul>
Posting closing date:
Note, the competition will remain active until filled.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.
CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.
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What happens after you apply
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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

Bilingual Specialist, Multi-Unit Underwriter, Housing Program

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