Job Description

BAND MANAGER

Classification: Full Time, Permanent

Salary $100,000 to $120,000 per annum

Location Quesnel, BC

Deadline: Open until filled

Reporting directly to the Chief and Council, the Band Manager leads the planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of the overall management and day-to-day operations of the ʔEsdilagh First Nation (EFN). The Band Manager ensures overall fiscal responsibility and oversees the delivery of effective programs that meet the needs of the ʔEsdilagh community and its citizens. This position is the primary liaison between Chief and Council and Administration. The Band Manager also leads the Management Team and staff in operationalizing and implementing the strategic direction set by Chief and Council.

Key Responsibilities

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS

• Oversee all operations and programs including Administration, Finance, Health, Lands, Education, Social Programs, Economic Development, Housing, Maintenance, and Trust Account Administration
• Lead the Management Team in operationalizing and implementing the strategic direction set by Chief and Council
• Ensure that effective policies are developed, implemented and followed with regard to Human Resources, Finance, Programs and Operations
• Ensure EFN programs and operations meet municipal, provincial and federal legislation as applicable
• Oversee Human Resources for the organization including policy, workforce planning, employee relations, recruiting & selection, performance management, employee development, and health and safety
• Communicates effectively and ensures clarity of management and staff roles and responsibilities
• Ensure staff have the tools, training and resources to accomplish their work
• Provide guidance and mentoring to employees and works to resolve any interpersonal issues between staff or with community members
• Manage organizational, team and individual employee performance
• Lead the Management Team to ensure a healthy and productive work environment where employees work together to achieve individual, departmental and EFN’s goals

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

• Provide oversight ultimate responsibility for EFN’s finances including annual budget preparation, overall financial and cost controls, financial management and accountability. Ensure financial risks are mitigated
• Oversee and administers all contracts
• Work in collaboration with the finance staff to provide regular financial reports and updates to Chief and Council
• Ensure that all reporting requirements are met for external funders

CHIEF AND COUNCIL

• Support the Council in the development of EFN’s strategic plan and goals
• Respond to Council requests for information
• Attend and provide advice and input at Council and committee meetings
• Make recommendations to Council for amendments to existing policy and development of new policy where required
• Provide reports and recommendations for changes or improvements to programs and services, infrastructure, capital projects and housing
• Ensure all Band Council Resolutions and documents are properly executed, recorded and filed

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Build and maintain positive relationships with EFN citizens
• Assist members and respond to their inquiries/requests or delegates as appropriate to ensure members receive timely responses
• Ensure effective community engagement and communication

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Negotiate, review and approve agreements, contracts and proposals as directed by Council
• Explore, review and pursue funding streams
• Manage strategies and processes for navigating and evaluating major projects that impact EFN
• Develop and maintain relationships with Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments, and other agencies and organizations in the best interest of EFN
• Represent EFN at various meetings and other functions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Masters in Business Management or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible management within an Indigenous organization is required
• Criminal Records check and driver’s abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s license
• Familiarity with the Tŝilhqot’in, and Indigenous organizations would be an asset

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 10lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Tony Trotman

Director of HR & Organizational Development

Tŝilhqot’in National Government

1729 South Lakeside Drive

Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9

ttrotman@tsilhqotin.ca

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.