Community Housing Financial Officer (Program Admin Officer 1-2)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

8d•CA$2,113 - CA$3,030•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Growth & Development drives economic growth and productivity by creating the conditions for communities, businesses and households to thrive. The Department works with key partners to foster a dynamic environment that supports housing innovation and sector development, providing the necessary solutions to grow our population and economy. The Department is also responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for all Nova Scotians. Our work involves making strategic investments, leveraging new funding, and building on critical partnerships to help further position ourselves to meet current and future housing challenges. As the Community Housing Financial Officer, you will support the delivery of community housing programs that help Nova Scotians access safe, suitable, and affordable housing. This role is a mix of financial review, program administration, file management, compliance monitoring, and partner support. You will assess applications, support funding recommendations, administer program funds, and help ensure approved projects meet program requirements from start to finish. You will also support the administration of the legacy Social Housing Agreement, including operating subsidy calculations, social housing inspections, and compliance monitoring. This work is well suited to someone who is organized, analytical, detail-focused, and comfortable working with financial information, program requirements, deadlines, and housing partners.

Requirements

Completed a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and have at least one year of related experience in finance, policy, program delivery, housing, community development, public administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Experience reviewing, assessing, or administering program files, applications, agreements, payments, or funding requests.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to review financial information, assess eligibility, identify risks, and support sound recommendations.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple files, track deadlines, follow up on outstanding items, and maintain accurate records.
Attention to detail when reviewing documentation, applying program requirements, and supporting compliance monitoring.
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear correspondence, briefing materials, notes, reports, or file documentation.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond to inquiries and work with internal staff, housing organizations, and external partners.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and digital systems to manage information, track work, and support reporting.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in housing, community housing, social housing, affordable housing, or non-profit housing.
Experience with grants, loans, mortgages, subsidies, contribution agreements, or funding programs.
Experience reviewing financial statements, budgets, project costs, payment documentation, or compliance requirements.
Experience with case management systems, financial systems, program databases, or the Integrated Case Management system.
Knowledge of government processes, public sector accountability, briefing notes, Ministerial correspondence, or information notes.
Knowledge of construction, property management, inspections, capital project administration, or housing development.
Experience with evaluation, research methods, data analysis, or data interpretation.

Responsibilities

Assess applications and support funding decisions: Review applications for housing programs and assess eligibility against program requirements. This includes supporting recommendations related to grants, loans, or mortgages.
Administer community housing programs: Assist with the administration of community housing programs, including the disbursement of program funds and case management through the Integrated Case Management system.
Manage approved project files: Manage approved project files through implementation and close-out. This includes tracking milestones, reviewing payment documentation, processing disbursements, monitoring compliance, supporting reporting requirements, and following up with funding recipients to make sure program requirements are met.
Support compliance and the Social Housing Agreement: Help administer the legacy Social Housing Agreement by calculating operating subsidies, supporting inspections of social housing units, and monitoring compliance with applicable requirements.
Help resolve project issues: Assist in identifying projects that require specialized support or intervention and help coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Work with partners and prepare written materials: Respond to inquiries from regional staff, housing organizations, and partners, and help address project-related concerns. Also assist in preparing documents such as Ministerial replies, briefing notes, information notes, reports, and correspondence.
Complete other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health
Dental
Life Insurance
General illness
Short and Long Term Disability
Vacation
Employee and Family Assistance Programs
Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless career paths.
A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.