HOUSE
HOUSE
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description

HOUSE stands for housing our university students equitably. we are an incorporated non-profit organization, set up by students, dedicated to developing student-controlled, permanently affordable accommodations across ontario and canada. we research, develop, and advocate for affordable and community-oriented student housing that benefits individuals and communities. we develop expertise unique to ontario while being inspired by best practices around the world.
we believe in social entrepreneurship and innovation, and in learning from the student-owned housing sector across north america and around the world. we believe in creating housing projects which are locally governed, self-financed, partially member-operated, and offer affordable rents. we believe that equitable access to affordable student housing is central to creating sustainable urban environments and building a more socially just world.

Categories
Graphic design Civil engineering Community engagement Environmental sustainability Fundraising
Industries
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Recent projects

HOUSE ONTARIO - Community and Referendum Outreach

Work alongside the communications team to create effective communication strategies and tools for AHC and affiliates.Create content for social media and print, including infographics, event posters, and photos that can reach and effectively communicate to a multitude of audiences.Plan events for community engagement alongside other staff members. Engagement events will include public consultations, workshops, signature collection for referendums and community meals.Create and manage relationships with community organizations, respond to partnership and collaboration opportunities, and provide consistent updates and information to these organizations.Plan and help run community engagement opportunities, such as interviews, workshops, and consultations using a cultural competency framework.Reach out to York students regarding referendum (campaigning)

Admin Michael Jodah
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Category Graphic design + 3
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HOUSE Canada - Community Outreach

Work alongside the communications team to create effective communication strategies and tools for HOUSE and affiliates.Create content for social media and print, including infographics, event posters, and photos that can reach and effectively communicate to a multitude of audiences.Plan events for community engagement alongside other staff members. Engagement events will include public consultations, workshops, and community meals.Create and manage relationships with community organizations, respond to partnership and collaboration opportunities, and provide consistent updates and information to these organizations.Plan and help run community engagement opportunities, such as interviews, workshops, and consultations using a cultural competency framework.Reach out to community members through door to door engagement (create a registry of landlords. data collection, research, etc).

Admin Michael Jodah
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Category Event planning + 3
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HOUSE Canada - Architectural Assistant

The Architectural Assistant will be responsible for planning, developing, and creating architectural designs for the various projects HOUSE is working on across Ontario. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Architectural Assistant will:Create artistic renderings of the exterior and interior of a proposed residential building, units, and common facilities.Use design software such as Sketchup to create housing designs that reflect the community that will be living in them, zoning and official plan by-laws/standards, and create opportunities for community cooperation.Examine and report on development plans and/or developer proposals based on community-based and/or site-specific needs.Present designs to HOUSE team members and during community engagement sessions. Provide materials that can be disseminated to stakeholders to review designs prior to meetings.Receive feedback from community, HOUSE team members, and other stakeholders and revise architectural designs as needed.

Admin Michael Jodah
Matches 1
Category Social sciences + 3
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Marketing and Data specialist - HOUSE Ontario

HOUSE is a federally incorporated non-profit dedicated to research, advocacy, and development of affordable housing for post-secondary students and young people. Our goal is to create quality, community-oriented and perpetually affordable housing that is by and for the communities we serve. HOUSE works with partners in the housing sector, post-secondary institutions, student unions and government to accomplish this. HOUSE is a member-owned and controlled organization, made up of local self-governing affordable housing committees (such as the York University Affordable Housing Committee), mission-aligned organizations and student union locals. We are creating housing by community, for the community. HOUSE has a progressive workplace culture that provides flexibility and makes staff well-being a priority, while balancing these with accomplishing the mission of the organization and holding ourselves accountable for our areas of responsibility.

Admin Michael Jodah
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Category Digital marketing + 3
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