Specialist, Training (Ottawa) chez CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

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

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:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the role
Join the Business Training team in the Specialist, Training position. In this role, you will support the design, development, and implementation of internal client training, with a particular focus on training in real estate finance. 

This is a temporary position of 12 months.

What you’ll do:  

• Design, develop and deliver program-specific training in real estate financing in a virtual and in-person setting, with an additional focus on the ongoing monitoring of learner progress.
• Liaise internally with clients and managers to determine critical areas requiring learning resources and skills development and identify best practices and methodologies for meeting internal client training needs.
• Ensure training and resource material content meet client needs by measuring the effectiveness, usefulness and business impact of training programs and initiatives and reporting results to senior management.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with program area subject matter experts and internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Present strategic plans, training, and other materials to internal audiences for approval and/or information purposes.
   

What you should have: 

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience in underwriting, including CMHC Multi-Unit Mortgage Loan Insurance and/or direct lending products/programs (National Housing Strategy), including Multi-Unit real estate.
• Demonstrated understanding of CMHC Multi-Unit Mortgage Loan Insurance and/or direct lending products/programs (National Housing Strategy), including Multi-Unit real estate underwriting and analysis experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in researching and developing content for the purpose of information dissemination.
• Effective facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly to inform a variety of audiences.
• In-depth knowledge of the program areas being supported and related social, economic and political trends that impact those areas.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• An experience in designing, developing, and delivering training programs—preferably in real estate finance or a related field.
• Bilinguism (English and French).  

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.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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!