Location of Work: To Be Determined (Cree Community)
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: September 28, 2026
Core Functions
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. Morever, the incumbent manages program budgets, ensures adequate promotion and provides assistance and information to participants.
Functional Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Manager of Programs, manage program budgets, related to a geographic territory, a type of clientele or an economic sector of activity.
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.
Coordinate with the Employment Counsellor for the evaluation of clients for referral.
Approve the referral of clients made by the Employment Counsellor.
Prepare a comprehensive schedule for on-site project monitoring visits.
Perform on-site project visits to ensure compliance with ASD Policy by monitoring the progress of activities towards the attainment of the objective, performing in office financial verifications and interviewing participants to monitor the training they receive.
In collaboration with the Financial Program Technician, verify

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