EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Job Summary: The Director of Natural Resources oversees the management, sustainable development and stewardship of natural resources within and adjacent to ‘Namgis First Nation territory. The Director provides leadership to department staff including overseeing and monitoring of related activities including forestry, fisheries, recreation and other land use activities to ensure they are safeguarded and used appropriately, and manages relationships and partnerships with government, industry and other stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
• Overseeing the research, preparation, implementation and regular update of territorial land, water and resource use plans for ‘Namgis and adjacent territory
• Leading the day-to-day operations of programs and services including forestry, fisheries, stewardship, GIS mapping, recreation management, cultural research and referrals
• Developing and managing the annual budget
• Analyzing reports, strategies, proposals and recommendations and preparing appropriate responses on behalf of ‘Namgis
• Participating in the negotiation, implementation and management of marine and forestry related protocols and other agreements that create or extend opportunities
• Primary contact for government, legal and industry and overseeing department relationships including contractors, consultants, tenure holders and advisors
• Providing day-to-day direction, supervision, and coaching to direct reports
• Undertaking staffing activities including recruitment, performance management, training and development and succession planning
• Supporting the Senior Administrator including the preparation of related briefing notes on current or potential issues, concerns, developments, legislative changes etc.
• Acting as a resource and providing orientation and advice to Council portfolio holders as required
Education, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of education and experience
• 5 years’ progressive experience in a leadership position in administration and program and service delivery
• Related experience working in a First Nations environment
• Experience working with all levels of government
Job Competencies:
• Strong people leadership skills including team building, coaching and performance management
• Strong financial management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including negotiation and solution-oriented problem solving
• Demonstrated business writing skills including policy, procedure, proposals and briefing notes
• Intermediate computer proficiency including working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Comfort level with group presentations and facilitation
Other Job Requirements:
• Valid drivers’ licence and the ability to travel from time to time
• Overtime, weekend and evening work as may be required from time to time
• Satisfactory criminal record check
You may submit a covering letter and resume to humanresources@namgis.bc.ca, or by mail to:
Human Resources, ‘Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 AT 4:30 PM PST ... See MoreSee Less
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Job Summary: The Director of Community Services oversees the overall management of multiple community-centric programs and services and provides leadership to department staff including overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of social development programs, services and activities that contribute to the overall well-being of the ‘Namgis First Nation membership including children, youth, and Elders. The Director of Community Services is also responsible for establishing and maintaining collaborative and effective partnerships and working relationships with federal and provincial governments, the ‘Namgis First Nation membership, ‘Namgis departments, and other stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
• Leading the day-to-day development and delivery of appropriate, community-centric programs and services for children, youth, Elders and families
• Developing and implementing an annual work plan in collaboration with staff and the Senior Administrator
• Developing and managing the annual departmental budget
• Ensuring that programs and services adhere to ‘Namgis financial and administrative policies and legislative and funding agreement requirements
• Establishing protocol agreements with the MCFD, RCMP, Cormorant Island, T’lisalagi’lakw and Alert Bay Elementary schools, hospital, other Indigenous agencies with delegated authority that have `Namgis children in care and other ancillary service providers, to define the parties’ roles, relationships, and responsibilities, common interests, and levels of authority in providing child and family services
• Enhancing the ‘Namgis First Nation and K’wak’walat’si Child and Family Service profile with the provincial and federal governments, `Namgis membership, and other local and regional communities, agencies and stakeholders
• Analyzing reports, strategies, proposals and recommendations and preparing appropriate responses on behalf of ‘Namgis
• Primary contact for government and overseeing department relationships including contractors, consultants and advisors
• Providing day-to-day direction, supervision and coaching to direct reports
• Undertaking staffing activities including recruitment, performance management, training and development and succession planning
• Supporting the Senior Administrator including the preparation of related briefing notes on current or potential issues, concerns, developments, legislative changes, etc.
• Acting as a resource and providing orientation and advice to Council portfolio holders as required
Education, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social services or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of education and experience
• 5 years’ progressive experience in a leadership position in administration and program and service delivery
• Previous experience working in a First Nations environment is preferred
• Previous experience working with all levels of government in a similar capacity
Job Competencies:
• Strong leadership skills including team building, coaching and performance management
• Strong financial management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication and solution-oriented problem solving
• Demonstrated business writing skills including policies, proposals, reports and briefing notes
• Intermediate computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with large and small group presentation and facilitation
Other requirements:
• Valid drivers’ licence, personal vehicle and the ability to travel from time to time
• Overtime, weekend and evening work as may be required from time to time
• Satisfactory criminal record check
You may submit a covering letter and resume to humanresources@namgis.bc.ca, or by mail to:
Human Resources, ‘Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 AT 4:30 PM PST ... See MoreSee Less
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