Chief of Residential Housing Projects and Maintenance (Shilo)
Canadian Forces Housing Agency Posted: September 14, 2026
Expires: September 23, 2026

Location
Duties
The Chief of Residential Housing Projects and Maintenance leads the technical team responsible for housing maintenance, capital projects, inspections, and the overall management of technical operations.

Duties of the position includes, but are not limited to:

Lead and oversee the development of plans, reports, and financial analyses related to asset management, Housing Services Centre (HSC) Condition Assessments, capital/recapitalization proposals, and technical services program operations.

Manage and supervise the delivery of repair and maintenance operations, project development, and contract management, from initiation to implementation, through a dedicated technical services team and external service providers.

Ensure regulatory compliance, guiding team members, service providers, and housing occupants on applicable policies, standards, codes, and safety regulations related to repair, maintenance, and construction.

Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on technical requirements, including design specifications, technical drawings, and regulatory standards for capital and recapitalization projects.

Identify and resolve operational challenges, applying risk management, quality assurance, and issue resolution strategies to maintain service excellence.

Lead and mentor a team of operational and administrative staff, overseeing performance management, recruitment, training, and professional development to build team capacity.

Work environment
A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT CFHA...
As a Special Operating Agency reporting to the Department of National Defence (DND), CFHA contributes to the quality of life of CAF members and their families through the provision of housing services, and through the responsible and sustainable management of the Department’s housing infrastructure. We are a team of 380 federal public servants who work hard to meet the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces families living in DND housing. We have close to 230 employees at our Housing Services Centers across Canada and 150 employees at our Head Office in Ottawa.
CFHA Shilo is a dynamic team of 12 full time employees. We work together to provide housing services to approximately 650 Canadian Forces families. As a CFHA employee, you will play an important role in the implementation of housing services while working with a dedicated team.

Intent of the process
The immediate need is to staff one English Essential position on a permanent basis at the CFHA Shilo (MB) location. A pool will be established and may be used to staff future positions at the CFHA Shilo location, including both permanent and temporary positions.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
If at any point in this process or upon qualifying in this process, your Values and Ethics do not align with that of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics and Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, you will be eliminated from further consideration in this process.

Relocation expenses will be provided in accordance to the "Addendum - Initial Appointees Relocation Program": https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/addendum-initial-appointees-relocation-program.html

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Recent and acceptable driver’s abstract.

Valid, unrestricted driver’s licence holding a qualification (class) equivalent to the DND vehicle to be operated.

Eligibility and willingness to obtain the DND 404 military driver's licence.

Utilizing necessary equipment and clothing in compliance with safety regulations.

Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest.

Incumbent must maintain the capacity to perform the essential duties of the position on-site at the designated work location.

Operational Requirements

Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to work overtime on an occasional basis.

Willing and able to meet the occasional requirement to work in confined areas such as crawl spaces or at heights such as second storey roofs.

You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION:

EDU. A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

EXPERIENCE:

EX1. Experience conducting inspections and determining maintenance requirements of residential or commercial properties.

EX2. Experience in project management.

EX3. Experience in contract management.

EX4. Experience in the management of financial resources.

EX5. Experience in supervising a team*.

*Examples of supervising a team include developing work plans,



assigning work priorities, setting performance objectives and performance indicators to measure results, assessing performance, hiring and resolving HR issues.

Applied / assessed at a later date
COMPETENCIES:

C1. Project Management.

C2. Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders.

C3. Create Vision and Strategy.

C4. Mobilize people.

C5. Promote innovation and Guide change.

C6. Achieve results.

C7. Demonstrating integrity and respect.

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.

A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

A3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Language requirements (essential for the job)
May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET - EXPERIENCE:

AEX1. Experience in major capital renovations.

AEX2. Experience in planning annual and multi-year realty asset programs.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS

As means to support our military families and linked with the Department of National Defence priorities, consideration may first be given to the spouses or common-law partners of serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.

The Department of National Defence is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team that reflects Canada's population. To achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one or more of the designated groups: Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to any of the designated groups when you apply.

Our commitment
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 Chief of Residential Housing Projects and Maintenance (Shilo) (Manitoba)
🏢 Brandon University
📍 Manitoba