Bilingual Assistant, Business Support (Multi-unit Underwriting)

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's what you get when you're a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region's office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Multi Unit Underwriting team in the role of Assistant, Business Support. You will manage the coordination, administration and support of programs and/or business activities. You will coordinate the collection of data for reporting purposes, prepare documentation, and process accounting and cash management transactions.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 24 months.

What you'll do:

• Monitors business activity and conducts an analysis of applications and requests to ensure compliance with program guidelines and to identify issues, solutions and efficiencies as appropriate.
• Coordinates processing, administrative and other business functions.
• Processes financial transactions including processing remittances, journal vouchers or corrections to clear items, correct errors and claim adjustments.
• Coordinates the collection of data for the production of status reports and other reports as needed by management.
• Performs data entry of file/application related information, as required, to support processing of applications.
• Ensures all documentation is in place in accordance with business requirements and in support of business outcomes.
• Communicates with clients to obtain and/or provide information and represents the Corporation as necessary.
• Responds to Lenders and external clients during Lenders' core business hours to meet their business needs and seeks to enhance client service experience in all client encounters.

What you should have:

• High School diploma
• A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience in coordination, administration and support of programs and business activities related to multi-unit lending and or real estate.
• Experience in assessing the minimum required documentation and the coordination of multiple application requests.
• Solid ability to analyze information and situations, to synthesize key elements, and summarize with recommendations.
• Experience of processing financial transactions and working with Excel
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and take initiative.
• Solid ability to engage with others, examining issues from the clients'/stakeholders' perspectives, getting buy-in to deliver results and skillfully influencing to build support and enhance credibility.
• Solid level of attention to detail, troubleshooting and resolving issues.

It would be great if you also had:

• College diploma or university degree in a related field

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!