APPLY TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS LEADERSHIP TABLE
DEADLINE September 13, 2024
REQUIREMENTS
Download the requirements as a PDF
Please provide:
- A 500 word letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the Table.
- A current copy of your CV
- A completed and signed copy of the HHLT Application Form
Send your documents to Meg McCallum with the subject line HHLT Application.
OVERVIEW
The Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table (HHLT) has been developed by the City of Ottawa’s Housing Services and the housing and homelessness sector in a co-design process over the last two years. It will function as an Advisory Committee as approved by City Council with a mission to plan, design, and oversee the ongoing implementation of an integrated housing and homelessness system and related sectors to deliver affordable, suitable, and adequate housing choices and reduction in homelessness.
This entails co-design of the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan to develop the strategy, and serving in an ongoing advisory function to oversee its’ implementation.
The HHLT will comprise a maximum of 18 positions. Members of the HHLT are representing various sectors within the housing and homelessness system. They are expected to focus their contributions from the perspective of a whole sector rather than any one organization.
COMMITMENT
Members will serve a limited term of three (3) years with the possibility of one (1) year extension to ensure continuity and allow for staggering of new membership. Meetings will take place monthly unless otherwise specified by the Co-Chairs.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS MATRIX
- Strategic systems thinker
- Executive Director level or empowered to make decisions and / or people with lived experience
- A demonstrated history of working closely with the sector and the City
- Current role involves significant engagement with housing and homelessness sector
- Commitment to consensus-based decision making
- Asset: Board & Committee Experience
ABOUT THE HHLT RECRUITMENT WORKING GROUP
The HHLT Recruitment Working Group is made up of members of the initial interim HHLT who by their position will be members of the HHLT. This includes:
- Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa
- City of Ottawa Housing Services
- Lived Experience position
- Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition
- Ottawa Community Housing
The HHLT Recruitment Working Group will review the applications, interview candidates and make the final selections. We will confirm receipt of all applications but will not otherwise follow up unless you are selected for an interview.
The first meeting of the new Housing and Homelessness Leadership Table will occur in mid-October.
More information on the HHLT can be found in the Terms of Reference and the Moving Forward report, available on request. Please contact Meg McCallum at [email protected] with any questions.
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