NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING CORPORATION

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

OPEN COMPETITON

The New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) is seeking a candidate to join the Central Office Housing team as a Housing Development Specialist. The NBHC is focused on working with all levels of government, community groups, organizations, and the private sector to identify and maximize housing development opportunities while providing support through our housing strategy to positively impact New Brunswickers.

As a member of the Housing NB Central Office unit, the successful candidates will work from the Saint John Region Housing office and will be responsible for the delivery of the Affordable Rental Housing Program (ARHP), as well as the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs (RRAP).

This position involves establishing effective working relationships with persons both within and outside the Corporation. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with developers, landlords, non-profit groups, community groups, and different levels of government (Federal and Municipal) in order to deliver the ARHP and RRAP programs. The individual will also be expected to represent Housing NB on various internal and external committees, as well as make presentations about the programs. Reviewing project proposals and financial documents to confirm viability, tracking, monitoring, and ensuring that projects are completed in a timely manner will also be a requirement of the role. Other duties may be assigned as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from University at the bachelor level and three (3) years of related work experience. Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that your preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, or the required years of experience may be increased.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The following operational requirements are also required:

This position requires some travel within and outside the province. A valid class 5 driver's license as issued by the Province of New Brunswick will be required.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Analytical Skills;
• Relationship/Network Building;
• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Client Service Orientation;
• Teamwork & Cooperation; and
• Initiative.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications;
• Planning and Organizing Skills;
• Consulting Skills; and
• Written Communication.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in the following asset qualification:

• Financial Analysis and experience reading financial statements;
• Presentation Skills;
• Experience working in Housing Development.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line, or by mail at the following address by August 14, 2025, indicating competition number R37-2025-26-16.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Human Resource Services
4th floor, 551 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 1E7
Telephone: (506) 462-5096
E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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