Job Posting – EHW 2026-014
Program Officer, Reaching Home - One Year Term (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)
Under the direction of the Senior Director Reaching Home, the Program Officer is responsible for receiving and reviewing funding proposals under the federal Reaching Home strategy, as administered by End Homelessness Winnipeg. The Program Officer will provide analysis of funding proposals, complete recommendation reports, complete funding agreements, monitor projects and payments as detailed in legal agreements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Program Officer, Reaching Home - One Year Term (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)
Under the direction of the Senior Director Reaching Home, the Program Officer is responsible for receiving and reviewing funding proposals under the federal Reaching Home strategy, as administered by End Homelessness Winnipeg. The Program Officer will provide analysis of funding proposals, complete recommendation reports, complete funding agreements, monitor projects and payments as detailed in legal agreements.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Director Reaching Home, Senior Program Officers, staff team, and key stakeholders to address homelessness in Winnipeg
- Receive and review funding proposals
- Provide evaluation, analysis, and recommendation on funding proposals
- Develop legal agreements with proponents
- Confirm other sources of project funding and partnership where appropriate
- Receive and review project progress reports
- Monitor projects consistent with requirements of legal agreements
- Negotiate project amendments and provide recommendations to Senior Director
- Undertakes site visits as needed to confirm project progress and compliance of proponent with the legal agreement
- Manage project announcements
- Attend public announcements where necessary
- Establish and maintain positive stakeholder relationships
- Provide updates to the Senior Director Reaching Home on community issues, concerns, and opportunities
Candidates should also possess the following qualifications or an equivalent combination of education and related experience:
- As an Indigenous organization and given in recognition of the overrepresentation of Indigenous people among those experiencing houselessness, EHW is seeking Indigenous candidates and those demonstrating knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous peoples, communities, cultures, histories, and ways of knowing is required. This includes an understanding of the historical, structural, and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples and experiences of homelessness
- A relevant post-secondary degree/diploma in a related discipline, e.g. community development, Indigenous studies, social services, planning
- Working knowledge of community issues such as homelessness, colonization, poverty reduction
- Extensive experience in project analysis, administration, monitoring, and evaluation
- Ability to communicate complex issues both in written and verbal formats
- Ability to lead and/or facilitate small and large group discussions
- Ability to analyze technical and financial feasibility of projects/project financial reports including operating costs, and funding sources in compliance with Reaching Home program requirements
- Experience interacting with community organizations, funders, and stakeholders
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
- Ability to work with Microsoft Windows including intermediate to advanced skill using Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- A valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
This is a full-time, one year term position with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent and is unionized under MGEU Local 439
Salary range: $62,066 to $76,334 depending on qualifications and experience.
Please forward cover letter and résumé, including the position you are applying for directly to: [email protected] by 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026
EHW is an Indigenous organization and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit candidates will be prioritized. All Indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter.
End Homelessness Winnipeg is proudly located on Urban Reserve Land.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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