Program Development Specialist

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need. The Program Development Specialist participates in the research, design, development, implementation and communication of the Housing NWT homeownership and rental housing programs, and coordinates, monitors and evaluates the programs on an ongoing basis.

Located in Yellowknife, the role reports to the Manager, Program Development, and supports District

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government structure, policies and program services.
• Skilled in research, interpreting, analyzing, planning and organizing data/information, financial management, policy and program development, monitoring and evaluations.
• Ability to solve complex problems and provide conflict resolution.
• Knowledge in adult education, including workshop facilitation, curriculum development (including plain language documents), communication/public speaking and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, design, development, implementation and communication of the Housing NWT homeownership and rental housing programs, and coordinates, monitors and evaluates the programs on an ongoing basis.
• Provide ongoing consultation, advice, and support to District Offices in order to achieve Housing NWT's strategic objectives for providing homeownership programming that is responsive to community housing needs.
• Located in Yellowknife, monitor and ensure District Offices and community delivery agents have the necessary tools and training to deliver the programs effectively and efficiently.

Education

Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration

Two years of relevant work experience in program development

Job description

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

The Program Development Specialist participates in the research, design, development, implementation and communication, of the Housing Northwest Territories (NWT) homeownership and rental housing programs, and coordinates, monitors and evaluates the programs on an ongoing basis. In carrying out these duties, the position provides ongoing consultation, advice, and support to District Offices in order to achieve the Housing NWTs strategic objectives for providing homeownership programming that is responsive to community housing needs.

Located in Yellowknife the Program Development Specialist (Specialist) reports to the Manager, Program Development (Manager), and monitors and ensures District Offices and community delivery agents have the necessary tools and training in order to deliver the programs effectively and efficiently.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of government structure, policies and program services.
• Skilled in research, interpreting, analyzing, planning and organizing data/information, financial management, policy and program development, monitoring and evaluations.
• Ability to solve complex problems and provide conflict resolution.
• Knowledge in adult education, including workshop facilitation, curriculum development (including plain language documents), communication/public speaking and coaching.

Typically attained by

A degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration and two (2) years of relevant work experience in the area of program development.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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