Advisor, Innovation and Program Design

Job Description

Advisor, Housing Innovation and Program Design

Human Services - Housing System Performance

Status:
Regular Full Time

Salary Range:
Non Union;
Salary Band J

Hiring Range: $120,401-$135,451 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits and vacation accrual

Work Mode:
Hybrid; 2 On site days per week which can increase based on operational needs
* see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton ON

Hours of work:35 Hours per week

Who we are: Housing Services leads service system planning and management of housing and homelessness programs and services with a view to policy and service integration. Helps improve these services through effective planning, based on local information and research about the needs of Peel's many different communities

Reports to: Manager, Housing System Performance

What you will do in this role:

The Advisor, Housing Innovation and Progrm Design manages the development and execution of the long-term planning for prioritized challenges and opportunities in the housing and homelessness system.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives, projects, and programs that address priority housing and homelessness challenges and opportunities.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and initiatives by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, coordinating resources, and ensuring alignment with divisional and departmental objectives.
• Develop and oversee project plans, milestones, deliverables, and performance measures, while proactively identifying, mitigating, and escalating risks related to scope, budget, timelines, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, corporate partners, external agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure integrated planning, coordinated service delivery, and successful project execution.
• Influence operational and strategic planning activities to support the achievement of housing service goals and community outcomes.
• Lead research, environmental scans, data analysis, and evidence-based assessments to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and innovative solutions that improve housing system performance.
• Design, evaluate, and recommend innovative policies, programs, service models, and strategies that address affordable housing and homelessness challenges.
• Provide expert advice and leadership in program design, policy development, performance measurement, and evidence-informed decision-making within Housing Services.
• Develop and implement frameworks, processes, standards, tools, and best practices that strengthen program design, project management, and continuous improvement across the housing system.
• Lead cross-functional, cross-divisional, and multi-stakeholder teams to advance strategic priorities and achieve program and project objectives.
• Build organizational capacity by promoting awareness, knowledge sharing, and the adoption of evidence-informed program design practices and strategic directions.
• Monitor legislative, policy, and sector developments at all levels of government and across the housing sector to identify issues, opportunities, and impacts on housing priorities.
• Contribute to advocacy initiatives and policy positions by providing analysis, recommendations, and strategic input related to housing and homelessness issues.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with government partners, community organizations, industry representatives, innovation partners, and other key stakeholders to advance housing outcomes and facilitate information sharing.
• Represent Housing Services on public policy, program development, strategic planning, and intergovernmental initiatives, committees, working groups, task forces, and special projects.
• Prepare and present reports, briefing notes, position papers, business cases, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership, Regional Council, boards, committees, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Provide regular status updates, performance reporting, and strategic advice to senior management, departmental leadership teams, committees, and stakeholders.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate assigned staff, including responsibility for recruitment, performance management, professional development, work assignment, and employee engagement.
• Maintain current knowledge of leading practices, research, innovations, and emerging trends in housing, homelessness, program design, and service delivery through ongoing professional development and…