Senior Policy Planning and Research Analyst - Competition Number: 2026/27-001-553784T

About NLHC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

About the Department/Region

Context: The Policy, Planning, Evaluation and Information Management department provides research and analysis of best practices in program delivery and evaluation; the corporation's Strategic Plan, and Annual Report; and operational plans and reports. The Department supports the CEO and the Minister Responsible for Housing through the development of position papers to support the Province's involvement in Federal/Provincial/Territorial discussions and meetings. The Department provides oversight of the corporation's information management policies and procedures.

Position Details

Competition Number:2026/27-001-553784T

Employment Type: Temporary

Department/Region: Policy, Planning, Evaluation and Information Management

Location: Head Office St. John's

Posting Status: Internal/External

Closing Date: April 20, 2026

Salary Scale: $71,915 to $96,186 per annum on the Management Pay Plan (point 541), 35-hour work week

Duties: Reporting to the Director, Director of Policy, Planning, and Information Management this position will holds primary responsibility for the planning and reporting requirements of the National Housing Strategy (NHS) Bilateral Agreement. The incumbent will work alongside other Departments within the Corporation to track targets to ensure NLHC meets their established action plan commitments as well as the overall target for 2028. This position will create historical reports to further develop a plan for the remainder of the bilateral agreement to detail how NLHC will meet overall targets. The incumbent will also be responsible for tracking NLHC commitments under the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) and the National Co-Investment Fund Repair Offer (NCHF) as well as any future commitments made under the NHS. This position requires the incumbent to have significant interaction with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, as well they will be required to protect and manage a wide range of highly confidential information, in an environment of competing priorities. Other related duties may be required.

Screening Criteria

Bachelor Degree in Business, Economics or the Social Sciences (Equivalencies may be considered)

Experience in policy development

Experience in research and evaluation

Experience writing executive level correspondence and/or reports

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of research methodologies

Knowledge of program and policy development

Knowledge of program evaluation techniques and practices

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills including data analysis software (excel)

Ability to work independently while managing time and tasks

Ability to effectively exchange information (Verbally and Written)

Stakeholder Engagement

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Applicant Information

Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.

Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.

All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.

This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

This is not a position within the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Public Service.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.