Band Administrator, Pauquachin Band

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Pauquachin First Nation is seeking a dynamic individual to join its team as Band Administrator and provide leadership in planning and implementation of programs and services to the membership and community.

The Band Administrator of Pauquachin First Nation is the sole employee of Chief and Council, responsible for the core functionality, management, and administration of the community and facilities, as well as the effective and efficient delivery of all programs and services by staff. Administration carries out the policies mandated by Chief and Council to achieve and sustain its vision for the community in a respectful and responsible way.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic and Operational Band Management

• Provide leadership to develop organizational strategic and operational plans and lead their implementation and subsequent evaluation, inclusive of Risk Management and Fraud Risk Plans.
• Manage agreements, reporting requirements and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate updates to policies, procedures and bylaws for review and approval.

Financial Operations Management

• Oversee and supervise all financial operations of the Band including financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, end-period reporting, purchasing and payroll.
• Ensure fiscal and operational accountability including applying and reporting to funding programs.
• Provide direction and support to the Financial and Program Management Teams to ensure sound management, controls and reporting needs are met.
• Provide leadership and advice to Chief and Council in the management of the Nations’ affairs.

Program and Service Delivery Management

• Oversee needs assessment, program delivery and evaluation of all programs and services.
• Develop proposals for program funding and ensure program funds are expended appropriately.
• Develop, implement, update and enforce relevant legislation, policies and procedures and ensure appropriate record keeping systems are in place and maintained.

• Ensure management and supervision of the community’s infrastructure and assets, including equipment, facility use and maintenance.
• Provide overall administrative support to the organization and ensure efficiency and effectiveness of ongoing operations.

Stakeholder Relations and Management

• Oversee, directly manage and coordinate performance evaluations, recruitment, coaching, training and development.
• Promote and provide a positive working environment aligned with the culture and values of the Pauquachin First Nation and all related human resource legislation and regulations.
• Maintain an open, equitable and service oriented relationship with everyone.

• Conduct community needs assessments as required, and regularly engage with community members.
• Mitigate and manage conflict using sound judgement.

Band Council Support and Administration

• Prepare information, materials and reports in support of and attend Band Council meetings.
• Systematically manage and support Chief and Council.
• Represent the Band at local, regional, provincial and national meetings as requires.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to manage First Nations resources, including people, materials, assets, and money including strong financial and operations management skills including working knowledge of public sector accounting standards (PSAS).
• Knowledge of key issues, legislation, policies, and procedures relating to First Nations administration.
• Strong team leadership and management skills including ability to establish good working relationships, both internally and with external stakeholders, mitigate and manage conflict using sound judgement.
• Effective written communications skills, including the ability to prepare reports, policies, and Band Council documents using software applications such as MS Office products.
• Possesses and demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, Aboriginal studies, or other related field is preferred.
• Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM), Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) or relevant certification are considered an asset.

• A minimum of 5 years of related leadership experience, ideally in a management role for a First Nations organization, with responsibility for the following areas: financial management including budgeting and reporting; human resources management; program management, delivery and evaluation; policy development and implementation.
• A demonstrated record of successfully building effective relationships with community members and external stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully and periodically undergo an appropriate criminal records review and police record check is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00-$31.00 per hour