Job Description

About the role:

As a project officer the role will involve working with the community, non-profit agencies, and government sectors to address and reduce homelessness. The role is community development based and involves working in collaboration with key stakeholders to address and prevent homelessness.

Responsibilities:

Report to RBDC's General Manager, RBDC's board, and the Community Advisory Board (CAB); Develop effective working relationships with community agencies to ensure effective implementation of the Reaching Home directives, attend community meetings/events, identify community needs, and assist to reduce and prevent people experiencing homelessness; Ensure agency and project adherence to the Reaching Home directives by attending trainings and meetings to meet standards; Vet community projects and prepare contracts, addendums and ensure contracts are properly executed throughout the fiscal year; Complete Financial Monitoring of project agreements to objectives are being met, and balance the reaching home budget; Oversee Coordinated Access and Reaching Home funded projects; Support and assist organizations with reporting conditions, reaching home policies/directives, funding proposals, referring to other funding agencies. Complete Reaching Home reporting, reports to the CAB, attend trainings for policy implementation/changes, and reporting methods; Complete community presentations that harvest community building sentiments, attending events, and collaborative meetings e.g. coordinate Point-In-Time count for Prince Albert, Community Plan; and Work with community agencies to complete the winter funding strategy.

Preferred Skills:

Ability to network and build community relationships; Computer skills to make infographics, complete reports, proficiency with excel or willingness to learn excel; Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to take direction and provide recommendations; and Experience with policy interpretation and implementation.

Please submit a cover letter with three references to be considered for the position by February 28, 2025 to the General Manager.

Contact Tina Dickson at rbdc.housing@sasktel.net or call 306-981-5583

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Human Services: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-28