Band Manager

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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Public Administration or related field
2. Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance/Accounting, Public Administration would be considered an asset
3. Possess a minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience, preferably within a First Nation organization
4. Broad understanding and knowledge of First Nations governance
5. Able to negotiate, resolve conflict, supervisory and leadership skills
6. 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.

Deadline: February 16, 2024

Direct Applications to:

“Band Manager”
Human Resources
142 Ogemah Miikan
Sheguiandah, ON P0P 1W0
Email: humanresources@sheguiandahfn.ca

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 be contacted.*