Programs Advisor

Government of Northwest Territories; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government authority is seeking an individual for a position involved in the delivery of housing programs across communities in the Sahtu District. The role includes managing relationships with local housing organizations and covering financial aspects. Candidates should have a degree in Social Sciences or related fields, along with relevant work experience. Strong communication and financial management skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's work experience in a related field.
• Three years of related work experience with a post secondary diploma.
• Knowledge of government structure, policies and programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of housing programs in up to five communities.
• Reports to District Director at the Housing Corporation's Sahtu District Office.

Skills

Interpreting, analyzing, planning and organizing data

Financial management skills

Computer software skills (ACCESS, MS Word, Excel)

Strong negotiating and advisory skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate in cross-cultural environment

Education

University degree in Social Sciences, Education or Business Administration

Post secondary diploma in Social Sciences or Business Administration

Job description

This job opening is limited to residents living within 50 kilometres of the Sahtu Region.

Department Information

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

Job Information

This position is located in the Housing Corporation's Sahtu District Office. The incumbent reports to the District Director and the duties of the position have an impact on the Sahtu District Office, Local Housing Organizations, Community Governments, GNWT Regional Offices, Financial Institutions, and individual Corporation clients and; supports the economic and job development within the District.
The incumbent is responsible for the delivery of housing programs in up to five (5) communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Interpreting, analyzing, planning and organizing data I information skills. Financial management skills, including budgeting and accounting and related skills or experience in an educational environment. This level of knowledge is normally acquired through a University degree in Social Sciences, Education or Business Administration.
Knowledge of government structure, policies and programs and services.
Working knowledge in computer software application using PC software, ACCESS, MS Word, Excel and Windows.
Strong negotiating and advisory skills.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, in order to communicate effectively in meetings and through presentations in a workshop setting.
Ability to operate effectively in cross-cultural environment.

Typically, the above qualifications would be obtained by:
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for this position are normally acquired through a university degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Education with a minimum of one (1) year(s) work experience in a related field or a post secondary diploma in the area of Social Sciences and Business Administration with a minimum of three years related work experience.

Equivalencies

• Post secondary diploma in the area of Social Sciences or Business Administration and a minimum of three (3) years related working experience; or
• Post secondary studies with five (5) years related work experience.

Related work experience includes:

• Banking, Lending, Program Delivery, Program Administration, Social Work, Education

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIEDRIVE
BOX360
NORMAN WELLSNT X0E 0V0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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