Requirements

As Chief Executive Officer, the individual must demonstrate critical competencies in five broad categories:

1. Commitment to Results

• Focused and goal-driven.

• Identifies relevant information and transforms it into individual and organizational learning (e.g., forums and workshops).

• Action-oriented and innovative.

• Translates broad goals into achievable steps.

• Anticipates and solves problems; capitalizes on opportunities.

• Demonstrates initiative and is an effective team player.

2. Business Integrity

• Possesses knowledge and experience in:

  • Management

  • Business development

  • Administration

• Demonstrated ability to integrate and coordinate diverse areas of management.

Specific knowledge required:

• Human services

• Finance and personnel

• Business development

• Oral and written communications

• Planning and evaluation

• Governance

Preferred experience:

• Profit and not-for-profit management

• Governance and community relations

• General knowledge of fund development

• Skilled in formal and persuasive group presentations

• Effective with diverse populations; respectful of varying faiths, beliefs, and experiences

3. Leading Change

• Demonstrates leadership by:

  • Sharing values, mission, and vision

  • Modeling integrity and behavior

  • Developing people and building effective teams

  • Handling demanding situations and implementing interventions

4. Motivating

• Manages continuity, change, and transition effectively.

• Influences and enables others to act and grow.

5. Knowledge and Expertise Regarding First Nation Matters

• Strong understanding of:

  • Treaty and inherent rights

  • Indian Act

  • Indigenous Services Canada

  • First Nations Inuit Health Branch

  • First Nation organizations and legislation

  • United Nations policies (e.g., UNDRIP, CANDRIP)

  • Current issues affecting First Nations communities

Qualifications

• Recognized degree in Management, Business, Finance, or Law, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience.

• Extensive knowledge of First Nation values, culture, protocols, and relationships.

• Familiarity with:

  • Federal and provincial programs

  • Treaties, Indian Act

  • United Nations policies and international Indigenous issues

• Understanding of business operations, including tenant leases and affordable housing.

• Strong administrative, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills:

  • Able to explain complex concepts clearly

  • Skilled in proposal development for diverse audiences

• Experienced in diplomacy and people management.

• Clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.

• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities with discretion.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel overnight as needed.

• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.