Director of Youth Services

Moose Cree First Nation; Moose Factory; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A First Nation organization located in Moose Factory, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Youth Services. This permanent position involves programming and operations management for the John R. Delaney Youth Centre, alongside facility management responsibilities. Applicants must have a post-secondary degree in Business Administration or a related field, with at least three years of management experience. Strong leadership and supervisory skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to impact youth programming in a northern First Nations context.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience required.
• Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Understanding of northern First Nations’ issues and culture.
• Experience working with youth and developing training programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming, coordination, and operations management for the youth centre.
• Facility management duties for the JRDYC building and site.
• Work collaboratively with others.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or Facility Management

Job description

Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director at Moose Cree First Nation, the Director of Youth Services will be responsible for programming, coordination, and operations management for the John R. Delaney Youth Centre and for all facility management duties relating to the JRDYC building and site.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, or Facility Management and/or relevant work experience with a minimum of 3 years of management experience required.
• Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations and responsibilities as a supervisor
• Experience and knowledge of financial management/budgets
• A good general understanding of northern First Nations’ issues, culture, history and economic and social conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English, along with appropriate computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with others
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent skills in proposal writing and conducting presentations
• Previous experience in facility management, and a good understanding of facility management requirements (building, fire, safety regulations, and other areas)
• Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations and responsibilities as a supervisor
• Experience and knowledge of financial management/budgets
• Experience working with youth and youth programming
• Experience in developing training programs for youth
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience in a management-level role
• Valid Class G Driver’s License with clear Drivers Abstract required.
• Provide copies of Diploma’s and Certificates
• Must submit a current satisfactory C.P.I.C. with vulnerable sector check or proof of application with resume

Duration: Permanent with 3 months probation

To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and two (2) recent employment references with permission to contact, quoting competition #25-55.

Submit Resume to:
Human Resources Generalist
Moose Cree First Nation
P.O. Box 190
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0

Job Description: Available Upon Request

Applicants are asked to include copies of their educational qualifications along with their resume.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to postal changes, we recommend submitting resume via e-mail or dropping off at main reception.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.