Senior Program Officer

  • Location: Remote – Open to Candidates Across Canada
  • Employment Type: (1) Full-time, Permanent
  • Reports To: Director, Programs and Services
  • Posting Closes: Open Until Filled

Position Overview

The Senior Program Officer (SPO) supports the Fund’s mandate of facilitating access to housing opportunities for First Nations communities by bridging relationships between private lenders and First Nations. The SPO leads the assessment and evaluation of applications, provides strategic recommendations, and supports the implementation of Credit Enhancement (CE) and Capacity Development (CD) initiatives. This role works closely with First Nations leadership and stakeholders to build strong relationships, deliver tailored programming, and ensure effective delivery aligned with organizational, fiscal and legal requirements. This position requires travel of up to 25%.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the review, assessment, and evaluation of CE applications, providing detailed analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Plan and conduct community site visits, including coordinating meetings, delivering presentations, and engaging with First Nations leadership and administrators.
  • Facilitate the implementation and reassessment of CE initiatives, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program criteria.
  • Develop and deliver capacity development plans in collaboration with First Nations, including facilitating planning sessions and supporting program implementation.
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate funding agreements and related documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with First Nation stakeholders, lenders, insurers, and partners to support program success.
  • Provide ongoing consultation, guidance, and presentations to stakeholders, including onboarding new leadership and supporting transitions.
  • Track, monitor, and report on program activities, deliverables, and outcomes, ensuring accurate data management and timely reporting.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, program development, and process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and service delivery.
  • Ensure adherence to organizational policies, cultural values, and legislative requirements while contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.

Education & Experience

  • University degree in social sciences, finance, business administration, or related field.
  • Seven (7) years of experience in similar positions with increasing responsibilities.
  • A combination of education and related experience will also be taken into consideration.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of the FNMHF’s overall objectives, strategy and policies and a solid understanding of its operations and processes.
  • Knowledge of program development and delivery, financial analysis, business planning and reporting.
  • Knowledge of First Nations housing finance environment.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy and ability to make effective decisions and solve problems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational skills, analytical thinking and logical reasoning and the ability to undertake and complete multiple, concurrent tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • French language is an asset.

Our Values

All work at the Fund is guided by Love, Humility, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Truth, reflecting the unique traditional values of the seven sacred teachings.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience aligns with the role and their interest in joining the FNMHF team to hr@fnmhf.ca.

FNMHF is committed to equitable, inclusive, and accessible hiring practices. In accordance with applicable legislation, preference may be given to Indigenous candidates, and applicants are encouraged to self-identify. English is the primary working language; applicants are invited to indicate proficiency in French or Indigenous language(s). Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting Human Resources.

FNMHF thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.