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

The Community Housing Planner position is located in Yellowknife, and reports to the Manager of Homelessness and Community Planning. The work of this position impacts the operations of community and Indigenous and non-governmental organizations.  

Community support involves facilitation of homelessness program planning by community agencies and all orders of government. The Community Housing Planner may design, plan, manage and evaluate major housing and homelessness projects, and coordinators cross-government and inter-governmental initiatives in order to advance community initiatives.

This position accomplishes its objectives within a framework of GNWT Acts, Regulations, guidelines, policies and standards, in order to provide the Corporation with policies and legislation that support its mandate and are consistent with GNWT priorities.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of policy development and analysis, government operation of all levels and organizational design and structure.
• Knowledge of northern institutions, government systems and administration.
• Ability to interact with other government departments, native organizations and communities.
• Ability to conduct research, data manipulation and analysis.
• Working knowledge in computer software application using software such as Microsoft Word, Microsft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong organizational, project management, writing and editorial skills.

Typically, the qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through a Bachelor Degree in political or social science, or in a related field, augmented by a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the same field.

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.