Homelessness Strategist

Social Development
Homelessness Strategist (PB5)
OPEN COMPETITION
Central Zone

The Department of Social Development is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Provincial Homelessness Strategy Consultant within the Homelessness Supports Unit, supporting initiatives across the province.

As a member of the Central Office Homelessness Supports Unit, the successful candidate will work across all provincial zones to implement homelessness frameworks and best practices. The role includes managing service agreements, monitoring progress, liaising with service providers, and supporting future initiatives using housing?focused, trauma?informed, and client?centred approaches. The candidate will also build strong partnerships with municipalities, service providers, and community organizations to deliver both immediate and long-term homelessness solutions including seasonal out?of?the?cold responses.

Responsibilities include managing operational and supportive housing service agreements and participating in community committees to align provincial and local actions. The role requires strong financial oversight, including budget management, contract administration, and payment processing in accordance with funding guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in a related discipline with at least three (3) years related work experience in homelessness or the non-profit sector, OR a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least five (5) years related experience work experience in homelessness, case management or the non-profit sector.

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 preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must be able to transport themselves throughout the zone.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:Client Service Orientation

• Effective Interactive Communication
• Flexibility
• Commitment to Learning
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment; and
• Teamwork and Cooperation

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

• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications.
• Knowledge of Interviewing and Assessment Techniques.
• Planning and Organizing Skills; and
• Written Communication.

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

Salary: $64,974- $90,740 per annum.

We encourage applicants to apply on-line or by mail at the following address by May 5, 2026, indicating competition number: R76-2026-27-02.

Social Development
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.

As per the Civil Service Act, candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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