Program Development Specialist

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife
Department: Housing NWT
Job ID: 28345
Salary: $116,259 - $138,879
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Closing Date: Oct 5, 2026

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 Development Specialist participates in the research, design, development, implementation and communication, of the Housing Northwest Territories (NWT) homeownership and rental housing programs, and coordinates, monitors and evaluates the programs on an ongoing basis. In carrying out these duties, the position provides ongoing consultation, advice, and support to District Offices in order to achieve the Housing NWTs strategic objectives for providing homeownership programming that is responsive to community housing needs.

Located in Yellowknife the Program Development Specialist (Specialist) reports to the Manager, Program Development (Manager), and monitors and ensures District Offices and community delivery agents have the necessary tools and training in order to deliver the programs effectively and efficiently.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of government structure, policies and program services.
  • Skilled in research, interpreting, analyzing, planning and organizing data/information, financial management, policy and program development, monitoring and evaluations.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and provide conflict resolution.
  • Knowledge in adult education, including workshop facilitation, curriculum development (including plain language documents), communication/public speaking and coaching.

Typically attained by

A degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration and two (2) years of relevant work experience in the area of program development.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

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 # 28345         

Closing Date: October 5, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Application Assistance

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