Program Manager - RAD Renos and Design

Accessible Housing Society • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • C$ 48,000 - C$ 58,000 / year • 1 day(s) ago

Location: Calgary, AB

Hours: 40 hours/week

Reports to: Director of Programs

Organization: Accessible Housing

Are you a creative and strategic leader with a passion for inclusive design and community impact? Accessible Housing is seeking a Program Manager to lead and grow our RAD Renovations program - an innovative initiative that modifies homes to make them accessible for people with mobility challenges.

This is more than a project management role. It’s a unique opportunity to combine design expertise, strategic thinking, and social enterprise development to change lives and transform communities

What You'll Do:

Lead the RAD Renovations program from design to delivery - overseeing home modification projects that help people live with dignity and independence.
Build and scale a fee-for-service social enterprise model to expand the program’s reach and sustainability.
Collaborate with clients, occupational therapists, contractors, funders, and internal teams to ensure accessibility modifications are functional, beautiful, and code-compliant.
Oversee assessments, design drawings, contractor management, costing, and construction schedules.
Advocate for inclusive design through public speaking, community events, and partnerships.

What You Bring:

A professional design degree or diploma and 3+ years of design experience, with high proficiency in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino3D, Sketch-Up, AutoCAD, etc.
3+ years of project management experience
Knowledge of Alberta Building Code, Universal Design, and Accessibility Design standards.
Rick Hansen Professional Accessibility Certification or the desire to gain this certification; CAPM or PMP is an asset.
Experience managing staff or volunteers, and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
A growth mindset, a commitment to innovation, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle, and satisfactory criminal record check.

Why Join Accessible Housing?

Be part of a bold, mission-driven team dedicated to building inclusive communities.
Lead transformational projects that allow Calgarians with mobility challenges to thrive at home.
Take ownership of a growing program with support for innovation and long-term impact.
Enjoy variety in your work - from site visits to strategy, design work to stakeholder engagement.

Accessible Housing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from equity-deserving and marginalized communities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Laura at laura@accessiblehousing.ca.