Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Position: Summer Student- Land Titles Clerk
Closing: Posting will remain opened until filled
Term: April 28, 2025- up to 16 weeks
Compensation: $20.71 per hour
Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”
We are currently seeking a Summer Student, Land Titles Clerk, for our office located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Reporting to the Title Services Manager, the successful applicant will be assisting with all day-to-day Titles activities.
PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE:
https://careers.risepeople.com/ontario-aboriginal-housing-support-services-corporation/en
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQNBIA+.
In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter .
Please note that you are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.
We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Supporting the OAHS mission and vision and making significant contributions to the achievement of the corporate strategic plan;
• Manage day to day administrative aspects of the Titles Department, ensuring files are kept up to date, scanning and saving file documents and assisting the Title Services manager where required;
• Effectively communicate relevant and accurate Titles information to OAHS staff and the public in a professional manner;
• Maintain electronic and manual filing systems and Titles database systems;
• Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
• Knowledge of and an appreciation of Indigenous culture and a values system that believes in holistic wellness and in assisting people to become and stay safely housed;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a highly motivated, professional, and results-oriented team;
• Support OAHS’s mission and vision and make contributions to the achievement of the corporate strategic plan;
• Working towards a Diploma in a related field (Law Clerk, Legal Office Administration, Law and Justice, Paralegal, etc.) would be an asset;
• Knowledge of some basic legal concepts, real estate principles and terminology would be an asset;
• Some knowledge of Affordable housing programs and legislation (e.g., Tenant Protection Act, National Housing Act, Housing Services Act, Freedom of Information Act ) to assist in the administration of programs and ensure compliance of proponents with Ministry standards would be an asset;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point);
• Strong organizational, investigative, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to assist with project management, monitoring, and compliance processes;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
The successful candidate will have the following Program Requirements:
• Is between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Was registered as a full-time student in the current academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year;
• Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and;
• Is legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.