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📣 Please be advised that BC Housing offices will be closed December 25-26, 2024, and January 1, 2025. BC Housing’s storefront will operate the following hours: Dec 24: Storefront open 9AM-2PM, Phones open until 4:30 Dec 25 & 26: Closed Dec 30: Regular business hours 8:30-4:30 Dec 31: Storefront open 9AM-2PM, Phones open until 4:30 Jan 1: Closed

Are you passionate about creating positive workplace environments, supporting employee wellness, and navigating the dynamic world of human resources? BC Housing is hiring a People Services Advisor! In this role, you’ll be managing a diverse portfolio, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, health and wellness, and workplace accommodations. From interpreting collective agreements to implementing wellness programs, you’ll be at the heart of building a thriving workplace culture! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gbfnuPjS

We’re excited to share that the BC Housing Research Centre is one of 18 organizations funded by the Government of Canada’s Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI)! Our project, “Best Practices in Building Systems,” focuses on bringing industry, regulations, and education together to quickly adopt new and better ways of building. This will help tackle challenges and meet Canada’s growing housing needs: https://lnkd.in/db73-YYW Stay tuned for more updates on this project! Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada | Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada

Are you looking for a new and rewarding career opportunity? We’re actively hiring new team members who want to help us make a difference in people’s lives and communities. Sound like you? Here are some of our open positions: • Housing & Health Nurse • People Services Advisor • Senior Advisor, Government Affairs • Program Support Worker To learn more about all our exciting opportunities and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gbfnuPjS #Hiring #JobOpportunities

The Monthly New Homes Registry Report provides information on registered new homes by building type, building size and location. Highlights: • In the first eleven months of 2024, 40,799 new homes were registered in B.C. • So far in 2024, 15,892 purpose-built rental units have been registered in B.C. • Vancouver, Langley and Burnaby were the top three cities in registered new homes this month Visit this month’s report here: https://lnkd.in/gFvjB9G Alt text: Image 1: November 2024 New Homes Registry Report. BC Housing Research Centre. Image of a mid-rise apartment complex. Figure 1: Registered New Homes by Building Type, 2002-2024 Year-to-date. Includes metrics for single detached homes, homes in multi-unit buildings and total homes. Figure 2: Registered New Homes by Building Type and Selected City, November 2024. In November, the following were registered: Vancouver - 1,050 multi-unit, 59 single detached / Langley - 685 multi, 25 single / Burnaby - 312 multi, 20 single / Surrey - 197 multi, 62 single / Mission - 257 multi, 0 single / Kamloops - 144 multi, 2 single / Abbotsford - 135 multi, 10 single / Pitt Meadows - 115 multi, 0 single / Coquitlam -93 multi, 4 single / Langford - 94 multi, 1 single Figure 9: Enrolled Multi-unit Buildings by Building Size, November 2024: Duplex = 130 / Triplex = 20 / Quadplex = 34 / 5 to 50 units = 33 / 51 to 100 units = 7 / More than 100 units = 3

28 temporary supportive homes are opening in #Nelson for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. These modular units are located on the parking lot of the North Shore Inn. The units will provide a safe place for vulnerable people to stay while major repairs to the main building are underway. Once building repairs are done, residents will return to the North Shore Inn and the modular units will be removed. These homes will be operated by Nelson CARES Society with 24/7 staff on-site. Residents will also get daily meals, life skills training and access to healthcare and other resources. Thank you to our partner, Nelson CARES Society, for coming #Together4Housing. Alt text: 1 - Aerial view of the city of Nelson with colorful autumn trees, surrounded by hills and a lake in the background. Buildings and streets are visible under a clear blue sky. 2 - Motel with a parking lot, several parked cars, and a mountain backdrop under a partly cloudy sky. A sign in front reads "North Shore Inn."

Today is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day marks the 1989 tragedy at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, where 14 women were murdered in an act of gender-based violence. It’s a time to reflect on the ongoing impacts of violence and discrimination against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people in our communities. BC Housing reaffirms its commitment to creating safe and inclusive homes and spaces where everyone feels supported and hopeful for the future. #NDRAVAW #EndViolence #NoExcuse #GBV

#NewsRelease: New reports from the BC Rent Bank, Vancity Community Foundation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL) and Rentals.ca show positive trends for renters in B.C. These include an estimated $16.1 million in savings in 2023-24. This optimistic news was celebrated with the opening of 337 units in Vancouver’s River District. These new homes will offer renters much needed affordability and security in a vibrant community. Thank you to our partners, City of Vancouver, Community Land Trust, Sawmill Housing Co-operative, and M'akola Housing Society for coming #Together4Housing. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2DYuxXX #Vancouver #CooperativeHousing #AffordableHousing Alt text: 1 - Image of project partners posing for a picture at the opening of housing at 3338 Sawmill Crescent. The playground and the burgundy six-storey building is in the background. 2 - Image taken during the opening of 337 units of affordable housing at 3338 Sawmill Crescent. A playground with a slide, play structure and interactive play elements sits in the foreground alongside new landscaping. A burgundy six-storey building is in the background.

In 2025, Hey Neighbour Collective, Happy Cities, and Renewable Cities will host three free online workshops for Canadian planners. These workshops focus on designing multi-unit housing that supports social well-being and affordability. You’ll hear from experts, join group talks, and connect with others in the field.   Learn more below.

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re delighted to announce an upcoming webinar exploring accessible and age-friendly housing design. 🏠 Join us on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, to learn about designing homes for seniors, people with disabilities, and families. What you'll learn: - Benefits of investing in age-friendly & accessible housing - Technical requirements for adaptive housing in the 2024 BC Building Code - Lessons from the City of Vancouver’s Adaptable Housing Bylaw - How climate change, remote working, and multi-generational living shape home design - Tips for designing spaces for accessibility, comfort, and safety This session is perfect for residential construction professionals, architects, and designers. It is also eligible for CPD credits (details pending). Speakers: Annie Boivin is an architect and doctoral student from UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design with lived experience of physical disability challenging ableist beliefs in design. Jane Vorbrodt is Principal of Kuno Architecture Inc. and an advocate for inclusive architecture. Details: Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Time: 9am – Noon, PST Cost: $90 Location: Online Register now: https://lnkd.in/ge7Vgdsj #Accessibility #HousingDesign #Architecture