Senior Specialist, Affordable Housing Expert

17 hours ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Specialist, Affordable Housing to join our team at the Government of Nova Scotia. This role is perfect for individuals with a background in mortgage lending or experience within the banking industry, and who are passionate about making a difference in the housing sector.

Under the guidance of the Program Manager for Affordable Housing, the successful candidate will play a key role in administering a variety of programs aimed at preserving and creating affordable housing across the province.

Primary Accountabilities
  • Evaluate applications for capital funding for affordable housing projects, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
  • Partner with external stakeholders such as Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), lawyers, engineers, and community housing groups.
  • Prepare mortgages, review progress claims, and manage payment disbursements.
  • Address program queries and collaborate with private and non-profit real estate developers to clarify project scopes and work plans.
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Real Estate, Commerce, Finance, Land Development) and at least six (6) years of relevant experience in program delivery, mortgage/loan administration, real estate development, or affordable housing.

Key qualifications include:

  • Strong financial analysis skills, including reviewing financial statements and understanding financial reports, development cost projections, and pro forma budgets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including report writing and presenting recommendations.
  • Interpersonal, consultative, influencing/negotiating, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish productive relationships with senior representatives from private, non-profit, and government sectors.
What We Offer
  • Career Development opportunities, including access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • An engaging and inclusive work environment, with a focus on employee well-being and work-life balance.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health, dental, and life insurance, and employee and family assistance programs.


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