CCOC and Cahdco is hiring a Senior Project Manager to support the CCOC development department and Cahdco, CCOC’s related non-profit housing development corporation.
The Senior Project Manager oversees the development of real estate projects on behalf of CCOC and Cahdco. The range of projects include, but are not limited to: new development, redevelopment and construction projects in non-profit residential, and compatible social-purpose real estate. The Senior Project Manager supervises the project managers and provides leadership to the CCOC and Cahdco project teams.
Department: Housing Development
Location: 415 Gilmour St., Suite 200, Ottawa ON K2P 2M8
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as filled
Salary: $76,800–$115,200, with a current hiring range of $76,800–$100,800
Reports To: Director, Real Estate Development
Direct Report(s): Yes
Vacancy status: Fill an existing vacancy
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.
Oversee and execute real estate development projects by:
- Supervising the Project Managers and the planning, financing and construction of new developments and acquisitions:
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- Oversee the execution of Cahdco contracts
- Ensure Cahdco & CCOC projects are managed and delivered in a consistent standard to meet corporate standards and contractual requirements
- Supervise that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
- Support Project Managers on project and client deliverables as needed
- Act as Cahdco representative at all necessary project meetings
- Act as a Project Manager as needed
- Represent Cahdco to clients, partners, jurisdictional authorities as necessary
- Supervise Project Managers
- Support the Cahdco Director(s) in the creation of new projects and client business, including CCOC developments, Cahdco homeownership projects and creating new project partnerships
- Supervise the relationships with Cahdco contract consultants
- Provide policy and strategic advice to CCOC and Cahdco on issues related to land development, urban planning and financing of affordable housing by recommending strategies and actions to enhance the creation of affordable housing and social purpose real estate
- Hire, train, coach and supervise employees:
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- Ensures a fair distribution of work
- Reviews work produced by employees
- Carries out annual performance reviews
- Ensures the effective integration of employees into larger corporate workflows and the organizational mission
In addition, the Senior Project Manager will:
- Coordinate the improvement of systems, procedures and tools for the CCOC Development Department and Cahdco to ensure high quality customer service
- Participate on committees, non-profit groups and government bodies as the CCOC/Cahdco representative on affordable housing issues
- Perform such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the Department Director(s) or the Executive Director
This position supports the work of Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation and Cahdco (Centretown Affordable Housing Development Corporation).
Education and Experience
- Completion of a four-year degree in urban planning, architecture, business administration of another relevant field
- Project management certification is considered a strong asset
- Five years of related work experience, including supervision of employees and or consultants
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute stipulated academic requirements
- Experience in the fields of architecture, real estate development or municipal planning is considered an asset
- Ability to reach and understand drawings and specifications for construction projects
- Ability to make decisions, assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely
- Strong financial literacy and experience securing financing for real estate projects
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License and access to a working vehicle
- Advanced ability to use Microsoft Office
- Advanced verbal and written communication in English
- Ability to communicate in French is considered an asset but not required
- Experience in the planning, development, and delivery of women’s emergency shelters and second stage transitional housing serving survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) is considered an asset
- Knowledge of GBV emergency shelter and transitional housing programs, including service models, operational requirements, and safety protocols is considered an asset
- Experience implementing women-centred housing design principles and best practices is considered an asset
- Familiarity with GBV sector realities, including policy, funding environment, service delivery challenges, and emerging best practices is considered an asset
Supervision and Decision-Making
- Decision-making forms an extremely large part of the role and will impact a major function of the organization. Procedures and precedents are generally not well established. Considerable judgment and complex interpretation are required for developing solutions
- Responsible for providing direct day-to-day supervision to employees and contractors
- Responsible for occasional direction and control over a department
- Supervise direct and indirect reports
- Works independently and must be able to think critically
- Methods and procedures are not established
- Considerable impact if errors are made
- Regular use of confidential information or access to occupied apartments
Working Environment
- Interaction with internal colleagues involves planning and coordinating the efforts of others
- Interaction with external contacts involves dealing with reasonably demanding people
- Normal office environment; periods of light physical activity (for example, intermittent sitting, standing or reading.)
- Regular visits to apartments of construction sites
- Some degree of physical skill and coordination required (for example; basic keyboarding)
- Work may be a little uncomfortable and may lead to minor injury of illness
- The incumbent may be exposed to considerable stress
Benefits
- OMERS defined benefit pension plan
- Group Insurance and Supplementary Medical Plan (dental/eyewear) after three (3) months of employment
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP)
- Paid time-off from day one
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangement available
Applying to the Role
To be considered for this role, please email your resume and cover letter to hiring@ccochousing.org
All applications must include the following information in the subject line: CCOC – Senior Project Manager.
Application Deadline is February 27, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the role, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us if you require accommodation.