Ma Faamii Manager

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Criminal Record Check required

Job summary

Métis Nation–Saskatchewan seeks a Ma Faamii Manager to provide strategic leadership to Ma Faamii’s operations and service expansion across Saskatchewan, reporting to the Director of Child and Family Services and Ma Faamii. You will oversee Service Centres and remote staff, ensure fiscal accountability, and build robust internal/external partnerships.

The role emphasizes governance, policy development, and program delivery aligned with funding agreements, safeguarding outcomes for Métis citizens

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent combination of academic, professional and/or lived experience.
• Training in leadership, systems development, and front line service delivery standards.
• Experience in community or public services.
• Minimum five years related experience in a senior-level position.
• Minimum five years working within the health and/or social services sector.
• Training in suicide prevention, addictions, and child and family welfare is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate in Indigenous languages is an asset but not a requirement.
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Ma Faamii’s operations and citizen services.
• Support Operations Supervisors with implementing the annual strategic plan, communications strategy, workplan, and budgets.
• Proactively address internal or external challenges to achieve Ma Faamii’s goals.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with MN-S ministries, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Explore innovative approaches to improve Métis citizens’ lives in line with MN–S priorities.
• Build awareness of MN–S governance and constitution.
• Recruit and retain a skilled Ma Faamii team ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Create data collection processes and ensure risks are managed.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Quick thinking

Delegation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or equivalent

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Ma Faamii Manager

DEPARTMENT: Ma Faamii

CLASSIFICATION: MGO-08

SALARY RANGE: Starting at $90,203.00 Per Annum

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Permanent

LOCATION: Saskatchewan

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director of Child and Family Services and Ma Faamii

Brief Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Child and Family Services & Ma Faamii, the Ma Faamii Manager will provide strategic leadership to Ma Faamii’s Operation Supervisors and Citizen Support Workers and guide Ma Faamii Service Centre’s through its growth and expansion of services as needed. The Ma Faamii Manager will establish and maintain strong internal and external partnerships. They will ensure fiscal accountability for the Ma Faamii, oversee effective operations, policies, and ensure programs and projects follow internal financial controls and are in compliance with internal and external funding agreements to ensure it is meeting its objectives and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership to Ma Faamiis under the guidance of the Director of Child and Family Services & Ma Faamii including developing a strategic plan that is in alignment with the MN-S.
• Supporting the Ma Faamii Operations Supervisors with implementing the annual strategic plan, communications strategy, workplan, and operational and capital budgets.
• Proactively address any internal or external challenges to achieving the strategic goals and objectives of Ma Faamii.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with service partners including MN-S government Ministries, provincial and federal government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
• As a team explore innovative ways to address Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s strategic priorities and improve the lives of Métis citizens.
• Build awareness with respect to the MN–S governance structure including the Constitution of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan.
• Build programs as an advocate and role model for Métis Cultural enhancement and awareness.
• Recruit and retain a team of experienced Operation Supervisors focused on achieving the strategic goals and objectives of Ma Faamii.
• Create a culture of transparency, accountability, and open communication throughout Ma Faamii.
• Recognize, evaluate, and reduce financial, legal, and reputational risks.
• As a Ma Faamii team member, contribute to the creation and continued improvement of data collection processes, including the development of a database for program delivery.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Ma Faamii including.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Provide reporting to the Ma Faamii Working Group to ensure Ma Faamii is meeting its intended objectives and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities, build partnerships, and retain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in alignment with strategic vision and goals.
• Collaboratively work with other MN-S Ministries and Depts to promote programming.
• As part of the leadership team, support the Operations Coordinator(s) in developing clear policies and procedures specific to Ma Faamii that are in line with the overall MN–S policies.
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements and internal financial policies and practices.
• Ensure clear communication, engagement, and collaborative consultation with the Minister’s assigned portfolio.

Operations

• Oversee 5 Ma Faamii Service Centres located across the province, with an additional 7 remote staff.
• Develop and recommend innovative approaches in service delivery through the Ma Faamii Centres that address the unique needs of Métis citizens.
• Ensures organisational needs are met including:
• Establish and recommend short and long-term strategic planning including workplan development, budgeting, variance reporting, and financial and operational reporting.
• Ensures alignment with strategic outcomes and stakeholder needs by researching, collecting, and analysing complex data from multiple sources obtained through holistic and proactive data collection and ongoing stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Oversees development of operational plans including ensuring compliance with legal and legislative requirements, ensuring fiscal responsibility is adhered to, and developing policies and procedures as appropriate to support plans.
• Be on call one week a month for afterhours support supervision.
• Ensures effective, accurate, and timely execution and delivery by guiding and managing the team, providing advice in the area of subject matter expertise, using considerable judgement to bring conclusions and solve problems.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent combination of academic, professional and/or lived experience.
• Training in leadership, systems development, and front line service delivery standards
• Experience in community or public services.
• Minimum five years related experience in a senior-level position.
• Minimum five years working within the health and/or social services sector.
• Training in suicide prevention, addictions, and child and family welfare is considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate in Indigenous languages is an asset but not a requirement.
• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Knowledge And Skills

• Familiar with the principles of person-centered and trauma-informed care.
• Leadership and relationship management skills.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving skills to address time sensitive issues.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities.
• Analytical skills to evaluate data and provide strategic direction.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Extensive knowledge of available community resources.
• Effective in-person and digital communication skills.
• Knowledge of intergenerational trauma and/or working with Indigenous people, families and/or communities. Specifically, the unique challenges and experiences of Métis citizens.
• Understanding of the factors which contribute to housing instabilities, mental health challenges, and addictions.
• Understanding of the dynamics of inter-governmental system barriers related to accessing housing, health care, food security, mental health care, child and family services, social services, transportation, etc.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Resiliency in dealing with changing schedules, timelines, and financial priorities.
• Adaptive to environmental or governmental priority shifts
• Full Microsoft Office 365 suite and Adobe tools.
• Ability to travel

Additional Requirements

• A valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation would be required.
• The successful candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
• The Travel requirement for this position is 15%
• Please submit your application by 11:59 PM on October 27, 2026.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.