Yukon Government Looking for Program Officer at Whitehorse, YT Full Time

At Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC), our vision is to deliver housing solutions that contribute to healthy, sustainable, inclusive communities. Reporting to the Manager, Loans and Grants, you will support YHC’s vision by providing effective delivery and ongoing administration of YHC’s loans & grants programs.

For more information about this position, please contact Marcel Holder Robinson, Director, Finance and Risk Management at [email protected] or 867-667-8773.

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources, at [email protected] or 867-456-6155.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.

Diploma or degree in business administration, finance, economics or a related field

Demonstrated experience working with budgets and analyzing financial data

Experience evaluating loan and/or grant applications for funding approvals

Recent experience administering and monitoring approved loans and/or grants projects

Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and financial/accounting databases

Experience working in the mortgage lending, banking, or real estate industry would be an asset

Experience with real estate lending best practices and principles would be an asset

Experience with general underwriting practices, policies, and standards would be an asset

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, may be equally considered.

Desired knowledge, skills & suitability

Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong client service orientation

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to recognize and resolve discrepancies effectively and efficiently

Attention to detail/accuracy

Ability to take initiative, brainstorm and implement solutions

Can work independently and flexibly in an environment that requires continuous monitoring and reprioritizing of priorities

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Additional information:
Conditions of employment:
Valid class 5 driver’s licence

Notary public must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Eligibility List

12 months

Post Date

25 April 2022

Close Date

6 May 2022