Program Specialist - Income Security Programs

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories seeks a Program Specialist to develop and interpret the framework for Income Security programs, coordinating across staff and recipients.

You will contribute to evaluating program activity, ensuring alignment with legislation, policies, and guidelines while supporting program delivery and continuous improvement in a public sector setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of government and department practices
• Ability to interpret legislation, policies and guidelines
• Experience in researching income security issues across jurisdictions
• Ability to produce written correspondence, reports and briefing notes
• Proven project management ability, independently or with partners
• Ability to work in a complex environment delivering services

Responsibilities

• Develops the legislative, policy and operational framework of one or more program
• Supports delivery of programs by interpreting program legislation, policies and guidelines
• Evaluate, monitor and report on program activity

Skills

Public sector knowledge

Policy interpretation

Research and analysis

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant post-secondary degree

Equivalent Education and Experience

Job description

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

The Program Specialist develops and interprets the framework for the introduction, administration, evaluation and deliver of one or more Income Security program(s). This position impacts all divisional staff, program delivery staff, and program recipients via involvement in the development, implementation and deliver of Income Security Programs.

Key Responsibilities
Develops the legislative, policy and operational framework of one or more program
Supports deliver of programs by interpreting program legislation, policies and guidelines.
Evaluate, monitor and report on program activity.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of government, department and divisional practices as they relate to the political realities of operating in the public sector
• Familiarity with practices in other jurisdictions regarding income security programs
• Research and analysis of income security issues, trends, programs, practices in various jurisdictions
• Produce written communication including original correspondence, standard reports and briefing notes, original proposal/position =papers, and procedure documentation
• Demonstrated project management ability, independent or n a partnership
• Ability to work in a complex environment providing a service while monitoring activity

Key Qualifications
A relevant post-secondary degree, and 2 years of experience delivering income security related programs relevant to one or more program areas such as: student financial assistance OR social (income) assistance OR child care subsidy OR seniors subsidies.

Equivalent Education and Experience
A relevant diploma and four years of experience delivering income security related programs relevant to one or more program areas such as: student financial assistance OR social (income) assistance OR child care subsidy OR seniors subsidies.

Relevant education that may be considered include:

• Business Administration, Education, Psychology, and Social Science
  

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]

Term Position

This job opening is for a one (1) year Term.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28271

Closing Date: September 15, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44per hour to $65.03per hour (approximately $106,158.00 - $126,809.00) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.00