Program Assistant, Group Homes

Program Assistant, Group Homes:

($55,203.10-$62,584.80 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, Portfolio Administration, the Program Assistant, Group Homes performs financial and administrative duties for the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PHRC) Group Homes portfolio, year-end reconciliations, mortgage administration and annual market rent reviews for the Provincial Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) Senior Program. He/She/They maintains frequent liaison with internal staff, sponsoring ministries, operators, vendors and other stakeholders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a diploma in Business Administration, bookkeeping, or other relevant discipline.
• Considerable work experience in financial administration.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of program and financial administration.
• Sound knowledge of accounting practices, budget preparation and reconciliation. Sound knowledge and proficiency in relevant databases, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, research, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with solid command of the English language.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to learn and understand the BCH Funding Program Social Policy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, adjusting communication style as required to probe and assess issues.
• Ability to work independently, and to contribute and co-operate in a team environment.
• Keyboarding skills at 40 wpm.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted.

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