Community development officer – Programs
Government of Nunavut’s Nunavut Housing Corporation based in Iqaluit, Nunavut is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Community development officer. Government of Nunavut’s Nunavut Housing Corporation is committed to addressing housing needs in the territory. It provides housing solutions and support programs tailored to the unique challenges of Nunavut. As a vital player in the housing sector, it functions to ensure accessibility to safe and affordable housing, contributing significantly to community development and the overall well-being of Nunavummiut. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nunavut
Department: Nunavut Housing Corporation
Community: Kinngait
Position: Community development officer – Programs
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $104809.00 – $118939.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Housing: Subsidized staff housing
Union: Nunavut Employees
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Shift: 37.5 hours weekly
Reference Number: 2023-42-NHC-02260
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the Inuktut, English or French Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a university degree in a related field
Experience: Candidates should have three (3) years of related work experience (such as property management, mortgages and loans administration, and housing programs)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements
- The candidates should be fluent in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages
- The candidates should possess knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and have experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to oversee the delivery of the NHC Public Housing and Homeownership programs
- The candidates should be able to assist Local Housing Organizations (LHO) with program administration and delivery
- The candidates should be able to plan, assess, and monitor programs, implementing training activities to build program capacity in communities within the district
- The candidates should be able to provide key public relations and communications functions to support the Public Housing and Homeownership programs
- The candidates should be able to administer the LHO Management Agreement in the District to support the delivery of housing programs
- The candidates should be able to counsel clients on financial planning, budgeting, and credit management
- The candidates should be able to work cooperatively with banks, financial institutions, and other lenders
- The candidates should be able to explain and execute legal documents related to homeownership
- The candidates should be able to assist in the collection of mortgages and rent payments at the district and LHO level
Benefits:
- The candidates will get medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and $24,192.00 per year Northern Allowance
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
NHCCareers@gov.nu.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!