CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services

Director, Supportive Housing

Full-Time, Permanent (Benefitted) 

This posting is the result of a current vacancy.

London, ON (main office in London, with travel in Thames Valley region)

- Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 -
 

The Director, Supportive Housing will oversee the coordination and administration of the Supportive Housing Department, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and assessing according to the strategic direction set by the Vice President, Supportive Housing and Program Development. The Director, Supportive Housing is expected to bring high-level consideration and long-term thinking to internal and external processes, challenges, and opportunities, and is expected to work collaboratively with the leadership team.
 

Consider revitalizing your career and making a difference in your community by joining our team!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

• What you'll be making - $53.06 - 58.31 per hour
• When you'll work - 70 hours over two-week period; Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• Where you'll work - The organization's administrative office is located in London, ON, however, this position will provide support throughout our service region, including Middlesex, South Huron, Oxford, and Elgin counties. Travel across the organization's service regions will be required.
• What your benefits will be – After a 90-day waiting period, will be eligible for extended healthcare benefits
• Your pension plan – Immediately enrolled in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

HOW YOU WILL BE MAKING A DIFFERENCE:

Strategic Planning:

• Evaluates short-and long-term program needs and leads the development and implementation of solutions.
• Working with the VP, Supportive Housing and Program Development, develops new initiatives and maintains existing services for the Supportive Housing Portfolio to support the strategic direction of the organization consistent with best practices. 
• Works with VP, Supportive Housing and Program Development to determine the best use of MOH Supportive Housing supplements to ensure housing is sustainable, create opportunities, and ensure movement across the housing continuum for individuals we serve.
• Works with the VP, Supportive Housing and Program Development to establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations. 

Program Development & Implementation:  

• Develops the overall plan for each specific Supportive Housing program.
• Develops program outcome goals and indicators as well as evaluation mechanisms to ensure each housing program meets needs of clients, agency and Ministry standards, and/or Municipal standards.
• Establishes and implements internal operational policies, guidelines and procedures.
• When requested by the VP, Supportive Housing and Program Development, undertakes the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects.
• Develops new initiatives and effective management of a variety of Supportive housing programs and services to support the strategic direction of the organization. 
• Develops, implements, and analyzes short- and long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programs. 
• Develops and oversees the delivery of CMHA TVAMHS’s supportive housing initiatives within its catchment area.
• Develops and oversees housing program budgets, ensuring that staffing costs, maintenance expenses, and larger capital costs are managed.
• Develops service delivery models for a variety of supportive housing programs. 
• Provides oversight on program standards, using evidence-informed practice.

Additional Responsibilities:

• The Director will also have responsibilities related to program evaluation, quality assurance, people leadership, financial and resources management, and partnerships.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY:

Police Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Successful candidates must have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed in the last six months. Interested applicants who reside in the City of London and are in need of a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) are encouraged to apply for one as soon as possible as PVSCs in the City of London are currently taking approximately 4 weeks to be processed and offers of employment cannot be made without receipt of a PVSC.

We require the following qualifications:

• University or college degree/diploma in relevant field of study (Primary proof of credentials will be required during the hiring process, i.e. an original degree/diploma or official transcript)
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a leadership / supervisory / management capacity
• Experience in developing and running supportive housing programs within the non-profit sector
• Experience and detailed knowledge of the fields of mental health and addictions, usually gained by several years of working with this population
• Current, satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Valid driver's licence for regional travel, as required
• Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly

We prefer the following qualifications:

• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience with budgets and managing program finances
• Experience in crisis intervention/management and crisis resolution
• Knowledge and understanding of philosophies, practices, models and frameworks associated with supportive housing program. 
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with senior leaders in various levels of government, social housing partners and other relevant stakeholders and funding partners. 
• Bilingual both official languages, preferred; préférence sera accordée aux candidats qui sont compétents dans les deux langues officielles du Canada

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: To be considered as an internal applicant, current staff members are reminded to apply using their @cmhatv.ca or @slwar.ca email address.

Get your application in by – March 1, 2026;

Our recruitment process allows us to learn about your previous work experience, your qualifications and your commitment to fulfilling our vision. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those individuals being considered for a position will be personally contacted by someone from the interview team. 

We welcome and encourage applications from all members of our community including persons of any gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities. If you require accommodations related to a disability at any point during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]  

Legal Notifications:

• For legal purposes our full business name is: Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services
• Artificial Intelligence is not currently employed in our recruitment processes