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Program Specialist - Income Security Programs - 1 Year Term

Yellowknife, NT
Senior Level
temporary
full_time

About the role

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

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A relevant post-secondary degree, and 2 years 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.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

About Government of the Northwest Territories

Government Administration
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About the GNWT

The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.