Band Manager

Collège Boréal; Sheguiandah; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A first nation in Ontario seeks a Band Manager to oversee management and leadership of all organizational programs. The successful candidate will develop the strategic plan, manage finances and operations, and maintain relations with community stakeholders. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Apply with a cover letter and resume including work references.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience.
• Knowledge of First Nations governance.
• Recent Criminal Records Check required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic plan of the organization.
• Oversee financial management, planning, and budgeting.
• Act as a liaison between SFN Chief and Council and external stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Supervisory Skills

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration

Graduate degree in Business Administration

Job description

SHEGUIANDAHFIRSTNATIONJOB POSTING
POSITION: Band Manager
LOCATION: Sheguiandah First Nation
ACCOUNTABILITY: Chief and Council
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Short-term Contract
HOURS OF WORK: Regular Office Hours(flexibility for evenings and weekends)
TENTATIVE START DATE: ASAP

Reporting directly to Chief and Council, the Band Manager will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of all programs and services within the Sheguiandah First Nation (SFN) organization in accordance with strategic direction and SFN Vision, Mission and Values.

Specifically, the Band Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic plan of the organization, overseeing administration, operations, financial management, program/services and ultimately ensuring that SFN fulfills its mission and vision.

DUTIES:
Liaise between SFN Administration and Chief and Council on all aspects of band administration
Financial management of operations including planning, budgeting and implementing the Strategic Plan developed by Chief and Council to ensure fiscal responsibility
Oversee all departments, programs, services and activities
Act as the liaison between SFN Chief and Council and all external agencies and governmental stakeholders
Maintain and expand network of external stakeholders in an effort to enhance community supports, initiatives and/or programs
Other duties as assigned by Chief and Council

QUALIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Public Administration or related field
Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Public Administration would be considered an asset
Posses a minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience, preferably within a First Nation organization
Broad understanding and knowledge of First Nations governance
Able to negotiate, resolve conflict, supervisory and leadership skills
Provide a recent Criminal Records Check

Please submit an application that includes a cover letter, resume, three (3) work related references, CRC and VSC. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Direct Applications to:
“Band Manager”
Human Resources
142 Ogemah Miikan
Sheguiandah, ON P0P 1W0
Email:[e-mail]

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.
*We thank all applicants in advance for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will becontacted.*