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Program Specialist

2 weeks ago

Lower Mainland, Canada BC Housing Full time

**Position Summary**:
**PROGRAM SPECIALIST - INDIGENOUS HOUSING & RELATED PROGRAMS**

**JOB ID: 5874**

**REGULAR/FULL-TIME**

**LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C**
- ** 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 to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

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 SPECIALIST - INDIGENOUS HOUSING & RELATED PROGRAMS**:
**$86,007.24 - $97,679.59 Annually**

***

Reporting to the assigned supervisor, in the designated department, the Program Specialist, oversees an assigned portfolio and is responsible for ensuring the effective and consistent delivery of programs regionally and across the province. He/She/They oversees the execution of program agreements, provides guidance and operational input on the development of new programs, assesses regional and provincial requirements, as well as recommends strategies to best meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and ensure the success of programs. The position is the key relationship manager for the assigned portfolio of programming and serves as a point of contact in managing a variety of issues relating to the delivery of these programs.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social services, public administration, or another relevant field.
- Extensive experience in senior level positions within non-profit society management or delivery of social services and community-based programs.
- Lived and or significant experience working with indigenous groups in social housing sector.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Considerable knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, principles and practices associated with the delivery of government social and regulatory programs.
- Considerable knowledge and understanding of non-profit society governance, management, and operations.
- Sound knowledge of homelessness and the intersection of trauma, mental health, and substance use issues. Sound knowledge and understanding of the risks associated with programs that serve vulnerable populations.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong consultative and relationship building skills.
- Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandate, programs, and policies in delivering social housing and services to vulnerable populations.
- Ability to negotiate budgets, contracts, mediate disputes and resolve conflicts.
- Ability to provide general management expertise in the successful operation of programs for vulnerable individuals.
- Ability to build successful partnerships, both externally and internal