Program Officer

Job Description

 Department: Apatisiiwin Skills Development

Location: Mistissini 

Salary Grade 4: (Min. $45,431.00 – Max. $60,650.00)

Status: Permanent 

 

 Core Functions 

 

 

The Program Officer is responsible for implementing, administering and monitoring the various ASD programs, and provides assistance and information to recipients, in all aspects of the ASD Policy. The incumbent is also responsible for promoting the programs in Eeyou Istchee territory. 

 

 Functional Responsibilities 

 

 

• Assist potential recipients with project proposal submissions, guidelines and procedures by providing them with advice and information on processing and deadlines.

• Receive and analyze proposals submitted under the program to ensure their eligibility with the ASD Policy.

• Recommend projects to the technical group and the Apatisiiwin Skills Development and Advisory Committee (ASDAC).

• Prepare contract funding agreement to be signed with recipients.

• Monitor projects and ensure compliance with ASD Policy.

• Obtain progress reports and claims from recipients.

• In collaboration with the Financial Program Technician, verify payment requests received from recipients and authorize disbursement of funds in accordance with contract agreement.

• Input and maintain data in the Cree Nation Government Information System. 

 

 

 Interaction/Communication Responsibilities 

 

 

• Communicate with recipients to update them on their file.
   
• Present projects to the Technical Group and ASDAC meetings.

• Train, as needed, new or less experienced Program Officers.

• Collaborate with local and regional partners to improve the employability.

• Provide information on the Cree Labour Market to the local and regional employers.

• Participate in career fairs, local general assemblies and any relevant events to promote and facilitate the understanding of ASD programs and services. 

 

 Reporting Responsibilities 

 

 

• Produce quarterly activity reports on program outcomes. 

 

 Other Responsibilities 

 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
   
• Perform other duties as required

 

Experience 

 

 

• Three to five years of relevant work experience 

 

Language 

 

 

• Fluency in verbal Cree.

• Fluency in English.

• Fluency in French is an asset. 

 

 

Knowledge and Abilities 

 

 

• Customer-focused and service-oriented.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively.

• Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects.

• Strong judgment and proven ability to problem-solve.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to adapt to a changing environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products 

 

Additional Requirements 

 

 

• Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands.

• Willingness to travel occasionally. 

 

 

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment. 

Application Period 

From August 19, 2020 to September 2, 2020 

Application 

Your application must be sent by email with the competition number: ASD-200802-2 

Valerie Mianscum 

Recruitment Officer 

Email: hr@cngov.ca 

Tel.: 819-673-2600