Career opportunity BAND ADMINISTRATOR Eden Valley Alberta JOB SUMMARY The Eden Valley Reserves located approximately 27 kms west of Longview Alberta has breath taking views of the Rocky Mountains and sits along the Highwood River. They are currently seeking an enthusiastic professional as Band Administrator. The Band Administrator will be reporting to the Bearspaw First Nation Chief & Council and is responsible for the Eden Valley Band Administration and Budget. The Band Administrator administers a wide range of programs and services under the direction of the elected council members. These programs and services cover the broad spectrum of community social and cultural services ordinarily provided by First Nation governments. TASKS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise Band staff and programs, and ensure that the daily operation of Band government departments and services run smoothly and efficiently. Implement Band Council policies, decisions, and regulations. Conduct research, correspondence, and completion of reports, etc. arising from the decisions made by the Council, or as instructed by the Council. Make recommendations for the efficient operation of all programs and activities. Provide annual employee evaluation for the Administration Services staff and for senior staff positions in other departments; assists with other employee evaluations when requested Handle crisis matters which arise on a day‐to‐day basis, and pass on relevant information to the appropriate Band staff or Council member Upon authorization, negotiates agreements related to Administration on behalf of the Chief and Council, with final approval provided by Chief and Council. Assists Program Managers in preparing annual budgets and planning priorities for housing and other public works for Band Council consideration Prepares service contracts with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, and ensures their compliance and completion. Provides Chief and Council and Committees with background information on issues necessary for sound and informed decision making Attends Chief and Council meetings; Provides Chief and Council with monthly reports on programs and operations Recommends to Chief and Council changes and/or improvements to Band facilities, services, programs and policies Seeks alternate sources of funding, and upon Council direction, submits proposals to funding sources. Communicate on behalf of the band and at the Direction of Chief and Council with: other First Nation Bands; organizations; agencies; and federal, provincial, or municipal officials or departments. Publish Band Council programs and policies. Advises and counsels Band members on programs and policies Liaise with stakeholders, and different levels of government on key issues affecting the Band at the direction of Chief and Council Assists in the development of annual budgets, and monitors all departmental/program budgets for compliance. Authorizes expenditures approved by Band Council. EDUCATION, SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS Significant and proven leadership skills developed through at least 8‐10 years in a senior management role, preferably in band management and administration; previous experience as a Band Manager is strongly preferred. University degree, a graduate degree preferred, in business or public administration, or equivalent. Considerable high‐level contacts within federal, provincial and municipal governments, other First Nations organizations, funding agencies and in the non‐profit sector. Knowledge of and seasoned experience with the Indian Act, other relevant legislation, and First Nations history and culture. Political environment wisdom would be an asset. Ability to build effective relationships with external stakeholders and collaborative ventures with diverse constituents. Demonstrated success in overseeing organizational finances and budgets. Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate managers and staff and the ability to inspire confidence in Councilors, staff, and Band members. Judicious and tactful communication style, necessary to coordinate staff’s recommendations to Council and integrate overall strategic plan. Creative thinker High level and respectful communication skills and the ability to influence and sway decisions internally and externally. Experience negotiating agreements Excellent writing skills, grammatically exact and in a conversational style complimented with editing skills to develop reports, presentation and briefing materials High level personal qualities and ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exhibit the highest level of integrity Please forward Resume & Cover Letter by March 28, 2014. To: Tribal Common Human Resources - Stoney Tribal Administration. Email; employment@stoney-nation Only applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted
Posted on: Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:07:34 +0000
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