Senior Program Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Do you have experience with Indigenous protocol, grant program delivery, and the passion and drive to promote affordable housing initiatives? If so, the Housing Division may have the perfect role for you.

Reporting to the Director, Affordable and Non-Profit Housing, the Senior Program Advisor is the primary contact for initiatives associated with the provision of affordable housing options for off-reserve, on- and off-settlement Indigenous populations in the province. You will foster strong working relationships with Indigenous governments and organizations to establish and implement housing programs and capital projects.   

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing policy and program leadership for the Indigenous Housing Capital Program.
• Ensuring grant agreements are effectively managed to support the provision of affordable housing options in the province.
• Support non-profit housing operators in the delivery of affordable housing options in the province through research and analyses.
• Using political and cultural sensitivity to develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and facilitate the provision of affordable housing options in the province.
• Assist the Director by providing input and recommendations relating to issues, opportunities, and challenges associated with housing programs and policies.
• Represent the IHCP program and Housing Division at public events, cross-ministry, government, and stakeholder teams, committees, and working groups, as required. 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Creating Problem Solving – Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues. 
• Agility – Proactively incorporates change into processes. 
• Develop Networks – Creates impactful relationships with key stakeholders.
• Drive for Results – Works to remove barriers to outcomes and upholds principles.
   

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• University graduation (4 years) in a related field, such as Social Sciences, Indigenous Studies, and Business Administration, plus six (6) years progressively responsible related experience in Indigenous consultation/engagement or grant program management. 

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. 

This position requires travel to visit capital projects located around Alberta. A Class 5 driver’s license is required. 

Assets:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous history, culture, protocols, and governance. 
• Experience in areas related to Alberta affordable housing system and housing systems in other provinces/territories. 
• Experience working with/providing support and strategic advice to Indigenous governments/organizations on provincially-funded grant programs. 
• Experience in management of capital projects. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.