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Work with Us
At Rooted, we’re not just building homes – we’re building thriving communities. As the newly rebranded Dartmouth Housing, Rooted reflects our commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, sustainability, and connection for every individual and family we serve. With exciting projects like the groundbreaking The Crosswoods development in Cole Harbour – a pioneering mass light wall framed timber project – we’re redefining what affordable, inclusive, and energy-efficient housing can look like.
We’re always looking for passionate individuals, innovative partners, and dedicated organizations to join us in our mission. Whether you’re a construction expert, community advocate, or someone who believes that everyone deserves a place to call home, Rooted offers opportunities to make a lasting impact. Together, let’s create vibrant spaces where people can grow, connect, and thrive.
Learn more about how you can get involved and be part of our journey. Reach out to [email protected].
Currently recruiting:
Facilities Technician
Attention Trades
If you take pride in your craft and want to work on projects that make a real difference – building sustainable, affordable housing for our communities – send us a note asking to be on our roster. Current subcontracting opportunities include:
- Carpentry
- Formwork / Foundations
- Roofing
- Siding
- Painting / Finishing
- Masonry
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Excavation / Landscaping
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Millwork
- Flooring
- Metalworking
Partner with Us
At Rooted, we believe that strong communities are built through collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment. We are looking for partners who share our vision of safe, affordable, and inclusive housing for all.
Whether you’re a builder, funder, policymaker, business, nonprofit, or community leader, there are many ways to work with us. Through partnerships, we can expand access to sustainable housing, create economic opportunities, and foster vibrant neighborhoods where individuals and families can thrive.
Our latest project, The Crosswoods in Cole Harbour, is a prime example of what’s possible through collaboration. With Bruno Builders, we are pioneering Atlantic Canada’s first multi-residential hybrid CLT development, ensuring energy efficiency and accessibility for those who need it most. And we’re just getting started – several transformative projects are on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.
Interested in partnering with us? Connect with us today at [email protected].
Volunteer with Us
We are recruiting Rooted Board Members
Rooted has been providing affordable housing in HRM since 1982. With a growing portfolio of housing units and a strategic step into developing new housing, our Board has established an ambitious strategic vision for 2024 to 2029. It includes expansion of our geographic footprint outside Dartmouth and venturing beyond our historical approach of acquiring and managing single and duplex housing units to developing multi residential buildings.
With our long history in the community, Rooted enjoys many strong relationships with government, related and other community organizations, developers and other partners in the real estate and construction industries.
Rooted embraces and celebrates the rich tapestry of our province’s diversity and multicultural heritage. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of our stakeholders, staff, and community.
An Overview of Board Responsibilities
Directors have fiduciary, operational support, and board administrative responsibilities to Rooted Community Development Partners. Every Director and Officer is required to exercise their powers and discharge their duties by:
- Acting honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the organization;
- Exercising the care, diligence, and skill that reasonably prudent persons would exercise in comparable circumstances;
- Fully understanding and embracing the mission, vision, strategic priorities and scope of the organization; and
- Speaking and acting with one voice and conveying a consistent message to stakeholders and the public.
Directors are responsible for the following:
- Active participation in one or more committees of the Board.
- Preparing for, attending, and actively participating in all Board and committee meetings.
- Identification and participation in attracting prospective and mentoring new Board members.
- Participating in shared governance to promote overall effectiveness of the Board.
- Exercising due diligence on matters that come before the Board by asking questions and engaging in discussion.
- Onboarding and supporting new board members.
We are seeking individuals with visionary leadership capabilities; a commitment to being a team player; the ability to exhibit curiosity and innovative thinking; and the desire to make a genuine contribution.
Other qualifications and attributes include:
- A good understanding of or experience in non-profit housing programs and the current housing issues facing Nova Scotia.
- Willingness to step into a leadership role, such as chairing a committee, and/or becoming an executive officer of the board.
- Demonstrating integrity and high ethical standards.
- An ability and willingness to promote Rooted as a leader in the not-for-profit housing sector in Nova Scotia and acting as a champion for Rooted in the community.
- Directors can expect to commit 4 – 5 hours per month (board meetings, committee meetings, preparation) and serve a three-year renewable term. The Board meets about 8 to 9 times per year for approximately 2 hours, depending on the agenda.
- From time-to-time, Directors may also be invited to attend other meetings and/or events with community, industry and/or government partners and collaborators.
If you are interested in hearing more about volunteering for our board, please contact: [email protected].