Program Manager, Rent Supplements

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Department:
Municipal Affairs and Housing

Location:
HALIFAX

Type of Employment:
Permanent

Union Status:
Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:
03-Jan-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:
59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (DMAH) promotes responsible local government and safe, sustainable, inclusive communities.
Through working with municipalities, community housing providers, and the development community, DMAH contributes to a strong and diverse economy, high quality of life, and affordable, adequate, and suitable housing for all.

About Our Opportunity

Are you seeking an opportunity where you will have a positive impact on the lives of many Nova Scotians, while also contributing to the enhancement of housing programs?

The Manager of Rent Supplements is a critical leadership role, having a direct impact on the availability of safe, adequate, and affordable housing options for Nova Scotians.
In this role, you are responsible for leading the delivery of the Rent Supplement Program across the province.
You will guide and support your team in the implementation of rent supplement agreements with landlords, client income review, ensuring unit inspections, and ensuring payment of subsidy.
You will also plan, develop, budget, and monitor the program.

Primary Accountabilities

As the Manager of Rent Supplements, you will manage four regional rent supplement teams delivering on the Rent Supplement Program and provide expert advice to the senior management team.
A few of your key responsibilities will include:

• Recommending improvements to existing processes, systems, and procedures;
• Monitoring budgets, application approvals, as well as trends and programming related to rent supplements;
• Providing advice to staff around policies, agreements with landlords, assistance with client cases, and strategies for program implementation;
• Developing and implementing uniform program delivery procedures and monitoring results to ensure government priorities and program objectives are achieved;
• Preparing briefing notes, decision papers, and other documents for Senior Management and the Minister.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field along with several years of related experience.

Essential to your success in this role are:

• Strong understanding of operational management;
• Superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to organize and manage competing workload demands;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and advanced experience with spreadsheet applications.

You possess strong leadership abilities and communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
You are a collaborative leader and can foster partnerships and strong working relationships with a variety of professionals and stakeholders.
You have a proven ability to provide inspirational leadership, individual and group supervision of staff, as well as direction, guidance, and coaching to your team.

Knowledge of housing programs and the Provincial Housing Agency is highly desirable.
An understanding of the challenges, barriers, and opportunities facing Nova Scotians experiencing housing sustainability issues and/or persons experiencing homelessness is an asset.
Experience with a large regional team is highly desirable.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework.
During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment.
LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.

Please click here for more information on LEADS.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools:
written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise.
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.
For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here:
Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment.
Some travel is expected to regional areas across the province.

Your personal resiliency is essential to meet the physical and emotional demands of this position.
You will be immersed in high-stress and crisis situations with frequent contact with clients who may be upset.
You must be able to work under pressure and be personally and professionally committed to working with culturally diverse individuals in an inclusive manner.

What We Offer

• 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.

Pay Grade:
EC 11

Salary Range:
$3,351.92- $4,189.95 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.
The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.
If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.