Housing Vulnerability and Well-Being in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A B.C. Survey on the Secondary Effects of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

Link to study: http://summit.sfu.ca/item/22493 Alternate Link: https://communityhousingcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/housing-vulnerability-in-the-pandemic_submit.pdf Drawing on a representative sample survey of B.C. adult residents, this report examines different aspects of housing situations and factors that may increase housing vulnerability or resilience during the pandemic. We take this approach because of the significant impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), including the closure of non-essential … Continue reading Housing Vulnerability and Well-Being in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A B.C. Survey on the Secondary Effects of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

Simpcw First Nation is hiring a housing manager!

Simpcw is a progressive organization with its main office located in Chu Chua near Barriere, BC and less than a one-hour drive from Kamloops, BC.  Simpcw offers competitive remuneration packages to their full-time employees and has a friendly, positive work environment with great career advancement opportunities. The housing manager is responsible for ensuring that housing … Continue reading Simpcw First Nation is hiring a housing manager!

Job Openings at Athabasca University

Co-Investigator Dr Katie McDonald is seeking two research assistants to begin in July 2022! Guiding Professional Development in Canadian Affordable Housing Job 1:An environmental scan will be conducted to document and assess the professional development opportunities that already exist in Canada for housing professionals, which are often offered at local levels. The process will include … Continue reading Job Openings at Athabasca University

Are Secondary Suites Positive Additions to Municipalities? 10 Reasons Why…and Why Not

Secondary suites are sweeping the nation, offering an attractive option to add soft density to many Canadian cities. First, let's take a look at the benefits of secondary suites. The Benefits Affordable HousingSecondary suites can help to diversify the existing housing stock and provide an array of affordable rental units relative to other market rentals, … Continue reading Are Secondary Suites Positive Additions to Municipalities? 10 Reasons Why…and Why Not

Job Opportunities with BC Housing

We are excited to share that our partner, BC Housing's Social and Economic team is hiring two senior researchers (Current Opportunities (bchousing.org)).  BC Housing is looking for experienced researchers who can manage complex research projects, analyse data, produce a variety of reports and engage in knowledge mobilization. The successful candidates would also have considerable experience connecting … Continue reading Job Opportunities with BC Housing