City : British Columbia

Category : Other

Industry : Real estate and rental and leasing

Employer : BC Housing

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, GROUP HOMES:

($48,174.13 - $54,676.88 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Supervisor, Portfolio Administration, the Program Assistant, Group Homes performs financial and administrative duties for the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PHRC) Group Homes portfolio, year-end reconciliations, mortgage administration and annual market rent reviews for the Provincial Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) Senior Program. He/She/They maintains frequent liaison with internal staff, sponsoring ministries, operators, vendors and other stakeholders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION  & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a diploma in Business Administration, bookkeeping, or other relevant discipline.
• Considerable work experience in financial administration.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of program and financial administration.
• Sound knowledge of accounting practices, budget preparation and reconciliation. Sound knowledge and proficiency in relevant databases, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, research, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with solid command of the English language
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to learn and understand the BCH Funding Program Social Policy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, adjust communication. style as required to probe and assess issues.
• Ability to work independently, and to contribute and co-operate in a team environment.
• Keyboarding skills at 40 wpm.