About NLHC
The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.
About the Department/Region
Context:
The Engineering Department acts as NL Housing's technical consultant, supporting the operations of the regional offices and other Head Office departments and staff. The Department provides a wide range of technical services, including: technical investigations and reporting; asset management; budgeting, planning and procurement related to construction projects; contract administration; environmental management and energy use management and analysis. The Department also provides concept design and detailed building design for both renovation projects and new construction.
Position Details
Competition Number:2026/27-049-603060T
Employment Type: Temporary
Department/Region: Engineering
Location: Head Office, St. John's
Posting Status: Internal/External
Closing Date: October 4th, 2026
Salary Scale: $70,644 to $94,486 annually as per point 527 on the management pay grid, 35-hour work week
Duties:
Reporting to the Director, Engineering,
the Incumbent is accountable for general technical support as well as the management of projects related to residential renovation and current construction. The Project Manager co-ordinates and supervises the planning, design, procurement and administration of construction, renovation and capital works projects. The incumbent will assist in the preparation of budgets and monitoring related expenditures; supervise technical staff and liaise with contractors, municipal authorities, government representatives and other agencies and stakeholders regarding development and/or construction projects; and maintain safety compliance as it is an important component of the position. The successful applicant oversees project management activities and monitors progress on construction and development projects. Work also involves retaining and managing external consultants, including the preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR) and related administration. The position performs other related technical work, including technical assessments and evaluations.
Screening Criteria
Completion of a diploma program in Architectural, Civil or Building Engineering Technology (Equivalencies may be considered)
Experience in engineering technology, specifically in architectural engineering
Experience managing residential construction and/or building renovation projects
Supervisory experience (asset)
Assessment Criteria
Knowledge of architectural engineering practices
Knowledge of building codes, legislative regulations and applications
Knowledge of project management principles
Proficiency with office software
Ability to effectively exchange information
Ability to supervise
Analytical skills
Ability to work independently and make decisions
Professionalism
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Offer:
Acceptable Certificate of Conduct
Conditions of Acceptance
Acknowledges the requirement for occasional travel
Willing to accept requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes
Applicant Information
Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.
Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting
[email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.
Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.
All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.
This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.
Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
This is not a position within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.
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