Project Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:         Project Manager – Ne’nagwa’nakwala (formally the St Michaels Residential School Project)

Date:               May 30, 2022

Reporting:      Reports to the Health Director

Term:              Two Year Term Position, with possibility of extension

Position Summary: The Project Manager will oversee project activities and the project team, including the coordination of community supports, engagement, research, land scanning, and managing contracts with service providers.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work in conjunction and under the direction of the ‘Namgis Director of Health
• Provides supervision of the project assistant and contractors
• Collaborate with the Health Director to develop proposals and to implement project objectives, including the maintenance of budgets and ensure the proper accounting and reporting needs are met.
• Develop and implements a project engagement strategy and project workplan
• Ensure compliance with all ‘Namgis First Nation policy and procedures

Education, Training & Experience

• University degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum 2 years experience with team supervision and project management
• Project development experience, including proposal writing, project administration, and work plan implementation
• Proficiency with MS office software and other project management tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the Kwakwa̱ka̱’wakw culture and traditions
• Knowledge and ability to work comfortably of BC First Nations values, culture and history
• Ability to work comfortably in a cross-cultural environment
• Knowledge of Indian Residential Schools and their impact on First Nations
• Ability to travel to remote First Nations communities by boat and/or plane
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to develop rapport with membership and personnel at all levels
• Proven abilities to maintain confidentiality of information and materials; and able to always display sound judgement and exercise discretion
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate sound work ethics and commitment to achieving objectives

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a complex work environment that will include evening and weekends, including travel, from time to time
• Valid BC Drivers Licence
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

If interested, please submit your covering letter and resume (open until filled) to:

‘Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0, or by email to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca

(We thank you for your interest, however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted)