Our six branches work together to serve the public and our stakeholders.
Corporate Communications
Responsibilities:
- Internal and external communication strategies, including: issues management, media relations and housing program announcements, as well as government, stakeholder and community relations
- Housing events and conferences
- Groundbreaking and opening ceremonies for new housing developments
- Website, social media channels and corporate publications
Corporate Services
Responsibilities:
- Finance, business support services, legal services and internal audit
- Information technology
- Research and corporate planning, and program planning
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
- Compliment and complaint resolution for clients, partners and stakeholders
- Mortgage administration
Development Services & Asset Strategies
Responsibilities:
- New housing creation, through a range of programs
- Social housing stock redevelopment, improvement and sustainability, including: major repairs, renovation, capital improvement and energy retrofit projects
- Construction and energy efficiency strategies and standards used in the development of subsidized housing
Human Resources
Responsibilities:
- Recruitment and hiring of new employees
- Labour negotiations, compensation and benefits administration
- Occupational health and safety
- Employee leadership, engagement and retention strategies
Licensing & Consumer Services
Responsibilities:
- Residential builder and building envelope renovator licensing
- Owner Builder Authorizations
- Third-party home warranty insurance system monitoring
- Research and education to improve quality of residential construction and consumer protection (see Research Centre)
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Provision of access to existing subsidized housing through the Housing Registry
- Property management, tenant relations and community development programs for tenants in directly managed (public) housing stock
- Operational, budgetary and financial review processes with non-profit and co-op housing providers
- Administration of PRHC group homes on behalf of sponsoring ministries
- Program delivery including: Shelter Aid For Elderly Residents, Rental Assistance Program, Homeless Outreach Program, Emergency Shelter Program, Extreme Weather Response Program, Women’s Transition Housing and Supports programs
- Housing and service agreements with non-profit and community organizations