David Ellis

Operations Director

Originally from the UK, David has had various careers ranging from schoolteacher, computer software engineer, homeopath, university lecturer, tai chi teacher, graphic designer, builder, volunteer firefighter and most recently owner and operator of a vegetarian restaurant/coffee shop in rural Newfoundland. At heart he is a designer and engineer. He has maintained a healthy interest in architecture throughout his life. He is also an ardent environmentalist with interests in ecological building design. These passions came to fruition when the opportunity arose, with his wife, to design and build their own eco-house house in Newfoundland. His interest in building design, social justice issues and awareness of the lack of affordable housing led him to help set up Otter Housing Association.

About Us

Otter Housing Association

Our mandate is to promote access to green affordable housing through planning, development, construction and operation within Newfoundland and Labrador’s rural communities.

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OHA Updates

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    2025 AGM

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    Otter Housing Association held its third Annual General Meeting. You can download the Annual Report from our Operations Director below. As well, a message from…

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    Design Development Phase

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    For the past 8 months,  Otter Housing Association has been hard at work moving our affordable housing project forward. A dedicated design and consultancy team…

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    2025 AGM Notice

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    OHA will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 12th at 6:00 PM. All decision-makers, including the Community Project Coordinator, will be invited…