Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
2022 Award for Co-operative Achievement (CHF Canada)
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Juan Vidal

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Co-operative housing professional with 10 years’ experience leading governance, finance, and operations in the sector. Skilled in financial management, rental assistance program administration, adult education, and project delivery. Proven record of working with non-profit boards on strategic planning, by-law/policy creation/updating, and member engagement strategies. Fluent in English and Spanish. Dedicated to strengthening the co-op housing movement through education, co-op management innovation, and sustainable growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Co-operative Homes Inc.
01.2019 - Current
  • Manage operations of a 206-unit, 300-member co-op.
  • Lead financial management, including operating/capital budgets, audits, and investment strategies.
  • Oversaw refinancing to secure $8.5M in construction financing via CHF Canada’s program; supervised capital projects.
  • Administer rental assistance of 57 units (FCHI-2).
  • Modernized governance and administration: new Organizational, Occupancy, and Spending By-laws; digital member engagement strategy; business continuity, improved arrears management and cybersecurity.
  • Facilitated board and member education on governance, finance, and sustainability.

Senior Coordinator, Housing Operations

Homestarts Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supported multiple co-ops with governance, finance, and operations.
  • Conducted rent supplement reviews under HSA and Federal RGI models.
  • Developed policies and updated Organizational/Occupancy By-laws.
  • Created arrears management strategies and oversaw eviction proceedings.
  • Coordinated annual budgets, audits, and capital planning.

Coordinator, Housing Operations

Homestarts Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided financial reporting, payables, and arrears tracking.
  • Conducted unit inspections, safety system oversight, and waitlist administration.
  • Delivered direct client services to members.

Education

MA - Political Science

University of Toronto
01.2013

Honours BA - History & Latin American/Caribbean Studies

York University
01.2011

Skills

  • Financial & program management expert
  • Governance & member engagement Strategist
  • Educator & facilitator of co-op governance at CHF T
  • Project management experience with large scale capital projects
  • Environmental sustainability leadership
  • Technology: Proficient in MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, NewViews (NPH), and Yardi
  • Leadership and team building
  • Training and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational development

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CHF Canada – Co-op Housing Educator Professional Training Program, 2024
  • CHF Canada – CHMA Accreditation Program, 2017–2025
  • Institute of Housing Management – Property & Building Administration, Strategic & Financial Planning, Tenancy Law, 2017–2019
  • Conflict Resolution & Human Relations Training
  • Governance & Volunteer Development for Non-profits – Centre for Spanish Speaking People, 2016

Timeline

General Manager

Co-operative Homes Inc.
01.2019 - Current

Senior Coordinator, Housing Operations

Homestarts Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Coordinator, Housing Operations

Homestarts Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2017

Honours BA - History & Latin American/Caribbean Studies

York University

MA - Political Science

University of Toronto

2022 Award for Co-operative Achievement (CHF Canada)

https://chfcanada.coop/windmill-line-co-op-honoured-for-their-environmental-sustainability-work/

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