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Job ID #31300: Rent Supplement/Housing Allowance Clerk (2 Vacancies)
Union: CUPE Local 5167
Job Description ID #: 7845
Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on August 13, 2025.
Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Reports to the Supervisor, Human Services – Housing Access & Supports provides a range of administrative, clerical and financial business duties to support the operations of the Housing Services Division. The Rent Supplement/Housing Allowance Clerk provides direct service to clients to support their journey to stable, permanent housing. The Rent Supplement/Housing Allowance Clerk works with a minimum of supervision on multiple activities while ensuring deadlines are adhered to and established procedures followed.
GENERAL DUTIES
Oversees and prepares Housing Allowance intake packages for tenants, ensures all documents required to determine eligibility are provided (e.g., employment income, social assistance benefits, pensions, investments, income tax returns, etc.). Follows up with tenants, and agencies to clarify information and/or obtain further documents as required.
Reviews, confirms, and calculates initial entitlement and/or adjustments for the assigned portfolio, annually and throughout the year, and inputs into systems.
Communicates with tenants, landlords and other City of Hamilton divisions.
Creates, establishes, and maintains a tracking and monitoring system for reports, data, contracts, log of assignments/directions/cancellations.
Performs data entry functions using various computerized tracking and enquiry systems; generates computer printouts.
Reconciles monthly payments and monitor recoveries/reimbursements from various landlords.
Assists tenants by responding to enquiries in person, by phone or email to complete various forms and documents as required and provides approved detailed calculations to tenants, social agencies, etc.
Recommends administrative processes to maximize operational efficiency in the delivery of Rent Supplement and Housing Allowances.
Maintains accurate filing of client files, records, correspondence and forms.
Processes incoming and outgoing communications (verbal, written, electronic).
Engages with individuals involved with the homelessness serving system to identify clients needs and triage to the appropriate internal/external support for resolution.
Prepares and confirms data for monthly payments.
Calculates and monitors outstanding arrears owing to the City of Hamilton as required.
Processes Access to Housing applications.
Assists in the training and development of new clerical staff and placement students.
Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated business office management and/or strong business office administrative skills acquired through relevant experience or a combination of administrative courses and relevant work experience.
Previous experience or knowledge of Housing Services and Housing agencies/resources would be an asset.
Must be proficient with intermediate experience in the use of Microsoft Office products to include: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Demonstrated ability to input data at an intermediate level with a high degree of accuracy. Working knowledge of database software (SAMS and IHS) would be an asset.
Previous accounting/finance and reconciling payments experience would be an asset. Demonstrated ability and familiarity with the City of Hamilton financial processes and procedures an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment with a focus on customer service excellence. Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills and proven ability to assist people in difficult situations.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to any situation.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced keyboarding and data entry skills with ability to apply specialized technology and software.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks with a variety of deadlines.
Excellent people skills with an emphasis on customer service. Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult callers and display tact and professionalism when conversing with clients, supervisors and peers.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED AFTER HIRE.
NOTE 1:
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Screening, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
Disclaimer:
Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Terms:
The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.
