Program Analyst, Supportive Housing

**Position Summary**:
**PROGRAM ANALYST, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS - 2 POSITIONS**

**Job ID: 5253**

**REGULAR/FULL-TIME**

**VARIOUS LOCATIONS**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**PROGRAM ANALYST, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS - 2 POSITIONS**:
**$67,712.13 - $78,694.16 (Annually)**

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Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Program Analyst, Supportive Housing & Homelessness Programs supports the effective development, implementation and monitoring of assigned portfolio of Supportive Housing and/or Homelessness Programs. He/she/they develops monitoring, reporting and evaluation tools for program effectiveness. The position conducts preliminary analysis of program’s operational effectiveness, identifies service delivery issues and develops recommendations for improvement. The role provides support to staff and external agencies regarding program framework, support services agreements, consent forms and monitoring tools and processes, and provincial best practice and standards.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Urban Planning or other related discipline.
- Considerable experience in project management and program analysis.
- Or a combination of equivalent, education, experience and training acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and standards relating to social housing program development, implementation and evaluation
- Some knowledge of government and community social service agencies and the services provided
- Good knowledge and understanding of budgeting and budget analysis
- Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandate, programs and policies in delivering social housing to the vulnerable throughout the province
- Ability to assess program objectives and develop procedures, systems and tools to support effective program implementation
- Ability to plan and meet deadlines by effectively prioritizing actions to respond to numerous, diverse and shifting challenges without compromising the quality of work; ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust quickly to changing and sometimes conflicting priorities and timelines
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of non-profit providers, partners and customers, including individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Ability to manage diverse and often competing stakeholder objectives in a sensitive and timely manner, and utilize good judgment in dealing with politically sensitive situations
- Ability to coordinate projects involving extensive consultation with staff and external groups