Housing Program Officer

NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATION

HOUSING PROGRAM OFFICER

OPEN COMPETITION

The New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) is currently seeking a community focused and motivated individual to work as a Housing Program Officers in our Northern Zone (Edmundston, Campbellton, Bathurst, & Lamèque).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery and administration of social housing programs offered by the Corporation. Duties include liaising with applicants, tenants, landlords, lending institutions and solicitors; preparing legal requirements for mortgage renewals and loan requests; assessing applicants' housing needs and directing them to community resources; preparing and monitoring repayment agreements and lease renewals. Other duties may include resolving tenancy issues, working with community groups including non-profit housing sector, managing and monitoring budget and delinquent accounts, assisting Housing Supervisor with administration tasks relating to Housing Programs; evaluating proposals from private developers and also facilitating outreach programs; other duties may be assigned as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from University at the bachelor level and three (3) years of related work experience.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• One (1) year experience in Needs Assessment
• One (1) year experience in Case Management
• One (1) year experience in Property Management

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates must be able to transport themselves throughout the zone.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Flexibility;
• Commitment to Learning;
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment; and
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Knowledge of Interviewing and Assessment Techniques;
• Planning and Organizing Skills; and
• Written Communication.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $63 778 to $78 234 per annum

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by May 23, 2024, indicating competition number: R37-2023-24-27 .

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

New Brunswick Housing Corporation
Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone:
E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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