Clerk, Surveys

Job ID4C-CA-03-83-59-3C
CompanyCanada Mortgage And Housing Corporation (CMHC)
LocationVancouver
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2018-07-18
Posted Until2018-08-17
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryMiscellaneous
Description
Job Requisition ID: 683
Primary Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (CA-BC)
Sector: People and Strategy
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Salary Range: $36387 to $45484
Position Status: Temporary Full Time
Security Requirement: Reliability Status
Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) helps Canadians meet their housing needs. As Canada’s authority on housing, we contribute to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provide support for Canadians in housing need, and offer objective housing research and advice to Canadian governments, consumers and the housing industry. Prudent risk management, strong corporate governance and transparency are cornerstones of our operations. Our work matters to a great many people and our employees matter to us.

Bring your communication skills and your data entry expertise to this position in Vancouver and gain experience in the Market Analysis Centre.

As a member of the Market Analysis team, you will be responsible for providing a range of support to the market analysis survey function.

This full-time 5 month contract position with the possibility of extension is an exceptional opportunity for a detailed oriented individual to expand his or her career within Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), an organization where you are valued and respected, recognized for your contributions and that is committed to providing a work environment where you are inspired to make a difference.

How You Will Be Contributing

•Entering accurate housing data to meet monthly deadlines in MAC’s Information Systems.
•Preparing work for contract enumerators conducting MAC’S Surveys, including printing survey cards for each municipal area and ensuring work is separated and delivered to each enumerator
•Conducting follow-ups with municipalities to ensure that building permits are received within set deadlines, as well as verifying and entering building permits data into MAC’s Information Systems.
•Assisting in the verification of survey data entered into MAC’s Information Systems, using a variety of reports or referencing diverse information sources and databases.
•Collecting and recording detailed information (including sales) from builders and real estate agents related to market absorption into MAC’s Information Systems.
•Updates portfolios of property management firms and acquires rent roll information.
•Proactively researching and identifying residential development projects throughout various information sources (eg, media, web, etc.)
•Reviews existing processes and proposes improvements and more efficient methods.
•Confirming information collected on rental market survey cards, selected randomly, through phone calls.
•Compiling information in response to requests from CMHC’s Market Analysts, other CMHC staff, and the public, as assigned.
LanguagesEnglish Essential
How To ApplyTo Note

•Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as CMHC cannot make assumptions about your education and experience.
•Selected candidates may be required to do a presentation or assessment as part of the interview. If so, they will be advised in advance. In the event that tests are administered, candidates will also be advised in advance.
•We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
•If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.
•Candidates who do not meet all of the position requirements may be considered in an under-fill capacity, in which case the person will be hired at a lower level than the position level.
•All applications submitted to this competition will be kept for a six (6) month period and may be considered for future related vacancies at CMHC.
•Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Clearance.
•Second Language Proficiency levels are defined as follows: ◦A = Beginner Level
◦B = Intermediate Level
◦C = Advanced Level
◦E = Exempt
◦P = Specific Language Skills

Diversity

CMHC is an employer that values diversity and encourages the learning and use of both Canada's official languages. CMHC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages application from women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities