Job Description

Competition # : 36703

Department: Municipal Affairs and Housing

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 9/23/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing designs and constructs public buildings and delivers housing programs. The Department is responsible to deliver vertical infrastructure projects valued in excess of one million dollars or otherwise characterized as having heightened complexity and risks. The Department also promotes safe and secure communities by working with partners across the province to build strong, affordable, and suitable homes for Nova Scotians with low and moderate incomes. The Department also manages federal infrastructure programs to facilitate the delivery of eligible cost shared projects throughout Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager, Affordable Housing, the Program Administration Officer will evaluate, analyze and process mortgage applications under our new Community Housing Acquisition Program (CHAP). You will also fill a supporting role in the implementation of other affordable housing programs. The individual will be analytical, with attention to detail, and able to adapt very quickly to the work requirements.

Primary Accountabilities

We count on your expertise to:

• Evaluate and analyze mortgage applications of existing multi-unit properties
• Review appraisals, environmental site assessments, and building condition reports
• Work with external stakeholders such as lawyers, engineers and community housing groups
• Perform mortgage administration functions such as processing mid-term modifications, postponements, discharges as required
• Support the borrower through their mortgage questions and/or problems, including identification of solutions and options
• Ensure due diligence has been completed prior to signing off on any mortgage conditions or documents

Qualifications and Experience

You have completed a bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus a minimum of six (6) years of experience with commercial financing for 5+ unit multi-residential properties. An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be acceptable in place of education requirements.

Proficiency and demonstrated capabilities in policy formulation and analysis; business and strategic planning, project management, and report writing are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computer literacy is also required.

Knowledge of the construction industry and experience in retail/small business/commercial lending would be considered an asset.

You must have strong critical thinking and analytical skills along with problem solving, risk assessment and consultation skills. You must have experience integrating an anti-racist and equity lens to policy development. Excellent interpersonal skills, time management skills and a high level of competence in written and verbal communication are essential.

Knowledge of government processes and government structure is ideal. In addition, knowledge of evaluation and research methodologies, data analysis methods, and data interpretation would be considered assets.

A proven ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team is essential. You must have strong planning, organizational and administrative skills and have demonstrated initiative in the exercise of these skills in setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple projects.

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

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Related equivalencies may include, but are not limited to:

• A related master's degree and four (4) years of related experience
• A related 2-year diploma and eight (8) years of related experience

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Most of your work is in a comfortable office environment. There is a need for you to balance competing priorities, attend multiple meetings, and meet strict deadlines. Provincial travel may be required.

Additional Information

This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site.

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.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,001.65 - $3,525.41 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.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. 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 the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.