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Gabriel Dumont Institute; Dorintosh; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gabriel Dumont Institute seeks a board member for the GDI Board of Governors. This role demands governance oversight alongside representatives from the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan, focusing on educational and cultural advocacy for Métis communities in Saskatchewan. Candidates must possess knowledge of Métis heritage and relevant professional skills.

Qualifications

• Must be of Métis ancestry.
• Experience or knowledge in relevant fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and governance of the Gabriel Dumont Institute.
• Adopt policies, formulate plans, and manage budgets.
• Act as ambassadors and represent GDI to the public and government.

Skills

Knowledge of Métis culture

Education or post-secondary experience

Finance and administration

Business

Human resources

Law

Communications

Job description

The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following:

MEMBER, GDI BOARD OF GOVERNORS
WESTERN REGION I (Meadow lake, Cochin, Leoville, Peirceland, Glaslyn, Chitek Lake, Livelong, Rush Lake, Brightsand, Spiritwood, Midnight Lake, Dorintosh, Paradise Hill)

Overview: The GDI Board of Governors has representation from the (12) Regions of the Organization, who are ratified by the Provincial Métis Council (PMC) of the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan (MN—S). The PMC Member who is assigned the Education portfolio sits as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors. All persons selected to the Board of Governors will be for a period of three years. A member who is an employee/staff person/manager of an affiliated organization of the MN—S shall not be permitted to sit on the Board of Governors of the Institute.

Responsibilities: The Board of Governors oversees the Gabriel Dumont Institute and is responsible for its operation and governance in all matters, including: to adopt policies for the effective operation of GDI; to formulate a strategic plan and to oversee its implementation; to approve annual budgets, audits and programs; to function as ambassadors for GDI and to encourage students and potential students in their study and career plans; to represent GDI to all levels of government, persons of Métis ancestry and to the public generally; and to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to be directly responsible for implementation of policy and the day-to-day management and operations of GDI.

Qualifications: All appointments to the Board must be of Métis ancestry with knowledge of the cultural, historical and social circumstances of Saskatchewan Métis. Ideally the collective skills on the board will represent a number of different disciplines and perspectives. Some of the preferred skill and training areas include education or post-secondary education; finance and administration; business; human resources (personnel); law; and communications. Individuals with extensive Métis culture and language experience are encouraged to apply. This will ensure a wide range of skills and perspectives are available when decisions are considered. A criminal record vulnerable sector check must be completed and accompany the resume submitted.

Process: Candidates can apply directly to the MN—S region or the Institute who in turn will forward the application to the appropriate MN—S region for consideration. The MN—S region then submits the name of their selected representative forwarded from a duly called and administered regional council meeting. The name of the new board member is then sent to the PMC for ratification. Finally, the name is forwarded to the Minister of Advanced Education.

Starting Date: 2022 (Once process is complete – 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal)

Deadline for receipt of applications: January 31, 2022

Please submit resume to one of:

Executive Assistant Western Region I, Regional Director

917 – 22nd Street West Box 134 Dorintosh, SK S0M 0T0

The Gabriel Dumont Institute has permission from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.

For the PDF version of this call, please click here.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province