Location of Work: To Be Determined (Cree Community) Permanent Full-time The Program Development Officer is responsible for implementing, administering and monitoring the various ASD programs, in all aspects of the ASD Policy, in Eeyou Istchee territory. Analyse the labour market and prepare a strategic plan to implement projects related to the programs. Collaborate with ASD’s Communication Advisor to design a promotion campaign based on the strategic implementation plan.

Lead the promotion campaign and be a spokesperson for ASD through social media and participating in events such as the Regional Career Fair, conferences, and capacity building opportunities on a community and regional level. 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.

Evaluate proposals form a risk-management perspective and provide expertise to ASD management before the recommendation process is initiated. Recommend projects to the technical group and the Apatisiiwin Skills Development and Advisory Committee (ASDAC). Prepare contract funding agreement to be signed with recipients.

Meet with recipients for the signature of funding agreements to explain legal obligations and the Program Officer’s role of monitoring and support. Prepare a comprehensive schedule for in office project monitoring visits. Perform in office project visits to ensure compliance with ASD Policy by monitoring the progress of activities towards the attainment of the objective,



performing on-site financial verifications and interviewing participants to monitor the training they receive.

Authorize disbursement of funds in accordance with contract agreement. Finalize projects and complete activity and financial reports. Input and maintain data in the Cree Nation Government Information System.

Communicate with recipients to obtain, progress reports, claims and update them on their file. Present projects to the Technical Group and ASDAC meetings. 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. Collaborate with the Employment Counsellor to complete participant post-training results reports.

Finalize projects and complete activity and financial reports. College diploma in Business Administration or related field. Three to five years of relevant work experience.

Language

Fluency in English. Fluency in French is an asset. Customer-focused and service-oriented. Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands. Willingness to travel frequently.

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. #

📌 Apatisiiwin Skills Development - Program Development Officer (Nord-du-Québec)
🏢 Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
📍 Nord-du-Québec