Co-ordinator, Special Projects
Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT)
Location: Greater Toronto Area, primarily in Toronto & Scarborough (Hybrid)

Hours: 28 hours/week (occasional evenings and weekends)

Salary: This position is part of a Unifor bargaining unit. The collective agreement sets the salary as of September 1, 2026 for this position at $67,922.40. Compensation also includes generous health benefits and a pension plan.

Start Date: mid-October 2026

Remote Working: This position requires working in-person at least 2 days per week at CHFT’s Toronto office at Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue. Additional in-person work is required on an as-needed basis at various housing co-ops across the GTA.

About CHFT
Established in 1974, the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto (CHFT) is a member-supported organization representing more than 50,000 people living in more than 180 non-profit housing co-operatives located in Durham, Toronto and York Region.

CHFT provides education, advice and member services to its member housing co-ops. CHFT also helps preserve and develop affordable co-op housing through its Co-op Housing Land Trusts (the Land Trusts).

The Land Trusts were established 40 years ago. There are 31 housing co-ops in their portfolio, located across Southern Ontario.

Position Summary
CHFT is seeking an experienced and collaborative Co-ordinator, Special Projects to support special projects within CHFT. The position will be focused initially on supporting two projects: capital projects/asset management at co-ops, and Service Agreement negotiations between co-ops and their Service Manager. The position will provide support to additional special projects in the Co-op Housing Land Trusts over time.

Reporting to the Executive Director, this position provides technical, administrative, and co-op communications support to senior staff and management.

General Responsibilities – Special Projects

Provide technical, administrative, and communications support to CHFT staff and management for special projects.

Assist with preparing and delivering special project briefing materials for senior management and funding bodies, such as reports and presentations.

Assist with preparing and delivering education materials related to special projects such as workshops,



information sessions and written resources for co-op boards, members.

Assist with gathering, organizing, and maintaining documentation from Land Trust co-ops.

Support sector meetings, land trust activities, and public/community events as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities Related to Specific Projects

Co-ordination of Land Trust Capital Projects and Asset Management

Work with CHFT staff and management in co-ordinating Land Trust co-op capital repairs, maintenance, and improvement projects, including:

Assist with co-ordination of contractors, consultants, and co-op representatives during active projects and operational activities.

Support Land Trusts Lead – Capital Projects and Manager of Land Trust Properties with property inspections, unit inspections, access co-ordination, deficiency reviews, and third-party site visits.

Support site-related communication, scheduling, follow-up items, and co-ordination between project stakeholders.

Arrange site meetings as needed and take meeting minutes.

Assist with the collection, organization, and tracking of project documentation, consultant reports, invoices, inspection notes, and site-related records.

Provide general operational and project-related support to Land Trust co-ops as assigned.

2. End of Mortgage (EOM) Co-ordination

Work with CHFT staff and management in assisting co-ops with their negotiations of Service Agreements at the end of their mortgage, including:

Liaise between co-ops approaching EOM and CHFT and/or the Land Trust for co-ops that have completed their mortgage, are approaching the end of their mortgage, and/or co-ops requiring assistance related to post-mortgage matters.

Arrange and attend virtual and in-person EOM-related meetings, discussions, consultations, and take meeting minutes. Arrange follow-up activities as needed.

Assist with gathering, organizing,



and tracking documentation as well as preparing reports required in preparation for EOM planning and Service Agreement negotiations and post-mortgage related matters.

Act as a liaison between CHFT, co-op representatives, consultants, sector stakeholders, and municipal Service Managers related to EOM matters.

Help manage follow-up activities related to EOM planning.

Qualifications

5 years experience in project co-ordination, housing administration, property management, construction co-ordination, co-operative and/or community housing management, or related fields.

Comfortable working in active construction, renovation, and occupied housing environments.

Robust organizational, communication, and co-ordination skills.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to understand and review technical documentation such as Building Condition Assessments (BCAs), engineering reports, consultant reports, project specifications, and tender-related documents.

Ability to manage multiple priorities such as projects, schedules, meetings, follow-up items and their applicable deadlines.

Experience coordinating among consultants, contractors, co-op boards, or external stakeholders.

Experience working with basic financial information, such as the ability to review and track budgets, invoices, contribution allocations, and project-related financial documentation.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Ability to prepare and distribute meeting invitations, coordinate virtual and in-person meetings, take meeting minutes, and manage meeting logistics such as online meeting platforms, preparing and distributing meeting materials and scheduling meetings.

Experience in co-operative and/or community housing operations, capital projects, construction management, affordable and/or community housing, the Housing Services Act, 2011 and/or End of Mortgage (EOM) matters is considered an asset.

Preference given to candidates with experience living or working in a housing co-op.

Why Join CHFT?

Meaningful work supporting affordable housing.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Collaborative team environment.

Professional development opportunities.

CHFT is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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