Senior Programs Officer

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector employer in Canada is seeking a Senior Programs Officer to oversee public housing and homeownership initiatives. This role requires a college diploma and at least three years of relevant experience, preferably with knowledge of Inuit culture and language. Responsibilities include leading program delivery, supporting local housing organizations, and engaging with communities. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with relocation privileges and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation privileges

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages is an asset.
• Cultural knowledge of Inuit communities and land is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of public housing and homeownership programs.
• Provide advisory services to local housing organizations.
• Prepare program reports and contribute to community engagement activities.

Skills

Fluency in Inuktut

Cultural awareness of Inuit communities

Experience in program delivery

Capacity building

Education

College diploma in a related field

Job description

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and recent graduates in 2023. Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

The Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) is an agency of the Government of Nunavut which serves the housing needs of one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada. NHC’s mandate is to create, co‑ordinate, and administer housing programs in order to provide fair access to a range of affordable housing options to families and individuals in Nunavut. NHC has recently launched The Nunavut 3000 Strategy (www.igluliuqatigiitngiq.ca), which is a collaboration between the government and its partners to deliver 3,000 new units across the housing continuum by 2030.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Programs, the Senior Programs Officer plays a key role in the delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of NHC’s Public Housing and Homeownership programs in Iqaluit and assigned communities. This position provides direct program support to the Iqaluit Housing Authority (IHA) and other Local Housing Organizations (LHOs), ensuring consistent implementation of NHC policies and program objectives, including initiatives under the Nunavut 3000 strategy. In this role, you would work directly with Nunavut community members, using a culturally and community‑centred approach to help Nunavummiut understand, access, and benefit from NHC’s housing programs. The role supports capacity building within LHOs, contributes to strategic housing initiatives, and provides expert advice to clients, stakeholders, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities Of The Successful Candidate Will Also Include

• Leading and supporting the delivery of NHC public housing, rental, and homeownership programs in Iqaluit and assigned communities, including initiatives under the Nunavut 3000 strategy;
• Providing advisory services, training, and capacity‑building support to the Iqaluit Housing Authority, Local Housing Organizations, staff, Boards of Directors, and clients to ensure effective and compliant program delivery;
• Coordinating and monitoring Local Housing Organization Management Agreements, assessing performance, and recommending improvements to strengthen service delivery;
• Supporting client‑facing services and administrative activities related to homeownership, mortgages, land leases, and loans in collaboration with internal partners; and
• Preparing program reports, briefing materials, and contributing to special projects, pilot initiatives, and community engagement activities, including travel to communities as required.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a college diploma in a related field, and three (3) years related work experience.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross‑cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across Nunavut Housing Corporation in all communities.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self‑identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post‑secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.