HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER

**YALE FIRST NATION** **EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** **HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER** **Location:** Hope, British Columbia **Employment Type:** Full-Time, 35 hours per week **Reports To:** Band Administrator **Application Deadline:** January 2027 **About the Position** Yale First Nation is seeking a motivated, experienced, and community-minded individual to join our team as the **Housing & Infrastructure Manager**. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing Yale First Nation's housing program, housing construction and renovation projects, maintenance operations, water infrastructure, and routine lands administration. The successful candidate will provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff, coordinate projects and contractors, monitor budgets, and work closely with Administration, Chief and Council, Finance, and community members. We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong organizational skills, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to supporting Yale First Nation members and communities. **Key Responsibilities** **Housing Management** * Oversee the administration of Yale First Nation's housing program. * Respond to housing inquiries, tenant concerns, and requests for assistance. * Maintain housing records, applications, occupancy agreements, and inspection documentation. * Coordinate housing inspections, repairs, and renovations. * Support the development and implementation of housing policies and procedures. * Identify housing priorities and opportunities for future housing development. **Construction and Infrastructure** * Coordinate approved housing construction and renovation projects. * Work with contractors, engineers, consultants, and funding agencies. * Monitor project budgets, timelines, and expenditures. * Oversee maintenance planning for YFN-owned housing and infrastructure. * Support infrastructure improvement projects and long-term planning. * Ensure appropriate project documentation and reporting are maintained. **Staff Supervision and Maintenance** * Supervise the Maintenance Lead, Water Operator, and designated departmental staff. * Establish departmental priorities and monitor work progress. * Support staff scheduling, performance evaluations, training, and development. * Work closely with the Maintenance Lead to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance. * Provide administrative oversight of water operations while respecting the technical responsibilities of the certified Water Operator. * Promote workplace safety, accountability, and effective teamwork. **Lands Administration** * Assist members with Certificate of Possession (CP) applications and residential land inquiries. * Support members seeking information about building homes on reserve lands. * Maintain organized lands records and documentation. * Coordinate routine lands matters with Indigenous Services Canada and other relevant agencies. * Work collaboratively with Administration and Chief and Co