Programs Advisor - 1-Year Term
Job Summary
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
The Program Advisor is responsible for the delivery of the Housing Northwest Territories (HNWT) programs, including the Public Housing Program, Housing Program, Market Housing Programs, and the Mortgage Payment Plan.
The incumbent would not only be responsible for the delivery of housing programs in up to eight communities but also carries out responsibilities in accordance with the GNWT acts, regulations, policies and department and agency procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and administer the direct delivery of the homeownership and repair programs at the community level.
Manage the direct delivery of courses in financial management, consumer credit and banking home purchase.
Manage the community-level delivery of activities of the Market Housing Program
Monitor the operations of Local Housing Organizations to ensure the effective delivery of the Public Housing Program.
Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and/or the ability to acquire relevant knowledge of government structures, policies, programs and services.
Interpreting, analyzing, planning and organizing date/information skills
Ability to promote and provide information regarding HNWTs programs and services, including presentations at community housing information sessions.
Ability to use courtesy and tact when working with others in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to develop and facilitate strategies for the provision of education programs.
Key qualifications
A degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Education with a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a related field; or
A post-secondary diploma in the area of Social Sciences or Business Administration with a minimum of three (3) years related work experience; or
Post-secondary studies with five (5) years related work experience. Related work experience includes Banking, Lending, Program Deliver, Program Administration, Social Work, or Education.
Additional Requirements
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
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.
More Information
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 Year Term
Indigenous Employment Policy
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check
Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.
Equivalencies
Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 28088
Closing Date: August 05, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $52.00 per hour to $62.09 per hour (approximately $101,400 - $121,076.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.
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