Chief Executive Officer - Atahm Economic Development Limited

Adams Lake Indian Band; Chase; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Vision

LTD

AD&D

Life insurance

Pension plan

Generous leave

Job summary

Atahm Economic Development Limited Partnership, the economic development arm of Adams Lake Indian Band, seeks a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and oversee day-to-day operations. The role focuses on advancing strategic priorities, building partnerships, and securing diverse funding streams.

The CEO will report to the NEWCO Board, drive business development, and represent Atahm at events and with funders. Hybrid work in Chase, BC is possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of executive leadership or senior management experience.
• Experience in business development, commercial or for-profit operations.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous economic development, priorities and opportunities.
• Experience securing grants and funding from multiple sources.
• Sound financial, administrative and governance skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Atahm’s strategic priorities.
• Identify and advance investment, partnership and business opportunities.
• Oversee operations, finances, administration and organizational development.
• Build strong relationships with the Board, ALIB Chief and Council, community members, partners and funders.
• Support informed decision-making through analysis, advice and reporting.
• Pursue grants and other sources of capital; represent Atahm at meetings and partnership tables.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Grant funding

Stakeholder relations

Strategic planning

Financial governance

Communication

Diplomacy

Education

Degree or diploma in business administration or related field

Job description

Call for Interest: Chief Executive Officer

1537029 B.C. Ltd. ("NEWCO") is the general partner of Atahm Economic Development Limited Partnership ("Atahm"), which serves as the economic development arm of Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB).Its mandate is to generate own-source revenue, create employment, build community capacity and support ALIB entrepreneurs through long-term investment and business development.

Atahm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer to turn this vision into results.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the NEWCO Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership and oversee Atahm’s day-to-day operations, business interests, partnerships, future subsidiaries and business development activities.

• lead implementation of Atahm’s strategic priorities;
• identify and advance investment, partnership and business opportunities;
• oversee operations, finances, administration and organizational development;
• build strong relationships with the Board, ALIB Chief and Council, community members, partners and funders;
• support informed decision-making through clear analysis, advice and reporting;
• pursue grants and other sources of capital; and
• represent Atahm at meetings, events and partnership tables.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• a degree or diploma in business administration, public administration, government relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• at least three years of executive leadership or senior management experience;
• demonstrated experience in business development, commercial or for-profit operations, organizational management and strategic implementation;
• strong knowledge of Indigenous economic development, priorities and opportunities;
• experience securing grants and funding from multiple sources;
• sound financial, administrative and governance skills;
• excellent written, verbal and presentation skills;
• strong relationship-building and networking abilities;
• diplomacy, sound judgment, discretion and high ethical standards;
• the ability to travel and attend events outside regular office hours; and
• Knowledge of ALIB and the broader Secwépemc Nation is a strong asset.

Compensation

Atahm offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $110,000 - $125,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience, for a 37.5-hour work week, plus generous annual leave, employer matched defined pension contribution plan, and excellent extended health, dental, vision, LTD, AD&D and life insurance coverage.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Chase, B.C. Atahm will consider a hybrid work arrangement for the right candidate.

Preference may be given to qualified ALIB members and applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Indigenous. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.