Program Development Specialist

Job summary

The Program Development Specialist researches, develops, and evaluates housing programs while creating policies and operational tools to support delivery. They also provide training and advice to District Offices and community partners to ensure programs meet community needs effectively.

Job details

Please note: The application deadline for this position is October 5 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) is seeking a Program Development Specialist to join Programs and District Operations in Yellowknife on a 1-year term. This role helps shape and improve homeownership and rental housing programs delivered across the Northwest Territories. You will combine research, program and policy development, evaluation and training to help ensure housing programs respond to community needs and can be delivered consistently and effectively. About the Role Reporting to the Manager, Program Development, you will research and develop housing programs, create policies and operational tools, monitor program performance and provide advice and training to District Offices and community delivery agents. The role works with Local Housing Organizations, Indigenous organizations, community governments and other partners and includes regular travel throughout the NWT. Key Responsibilities Research, develop and evaluate homeownership and rental housing programs, policies and guidelines. Consult with District Offices, Local Housing Organizations, Indigenous organizations, community governments and other partners on program development and delivery. Develop program manuals, procedures, forms, agreements and other tools to support consistent program delivery. Design and deliver training, workshops and educational materials for District staff and community delivery agents. Monitor program performance, data quality and compliance and recommend improvements to policies and delivery practices. Provide advice and support to District Offices on program implementation, community consultations and complex delivery issues. Qualifications Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration, combined with two years of relevant work experience in program development. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism

What you’ll do

The Program Development Specialist researches, develops, and evaluates housing programs while creating policies and operational tools to support delivery. They also provide training and advice to District Offices and community partners to ensure programs meet community needs effectively.

Requirements

Candidates typically require a degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration combined with two years of relevant work experience in program development. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role.

Benefits

• Northern living allowance • Defined benefit pension plan • Health benefits • Dental benefits • Relocation assistance

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program development
• Policy development
• Research
• Program evaluation
• Training design
• Stakeholder consultation
• Data quality monitoring
• Compliance monitoring
• Project management
• Operational tool development
• Community engagement
• Technical writing

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative