Band Manager

Higher Talent is currently seeking an experienced Band Manager to join the leadership team with the Qalipu First Nation, located in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, and Labrador.

THE QALIPU FIRST NATION STORY:

Qalipu is part of the Mi'kmaq Nation whose territory extends from Maine to Quebec, through the Maritime Provinces and into Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland). This territory is also known as Mi'kma'ki. This Indian Act Band is unique in its size (one of the largest Bands in Canada) and representation; Most Mi'kmaq ancestors who were denied rights when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 would not live long enough to see the government finally recognize their existence more than sixty years later. Instead, today, some twenty-five thousand of their descendants proudly claim Indian status in their place.

Qalipu is made up of 67 traditional Mi'kmaq communities, spread out over 9 Electoral Wards. An elected Chief and Council govern the Qalipu First Nation. Ward Councilors are elected to represent each of the nine Wards. Additionally, two Vice-Chiefs represent western and central Newfoundland, and the Chief is the official spokesperson and leader of the Qalipu First Nation as a whole.

Qalipu has five satellite offices located in Gander, Glenwood, Grand Falls-Windsor, St. George's, and Stephenville and its central administrative office is in Corner Brook. These offices give representation to the regions of our dispersed Mi'kmaq communities.

For more information, please visit www.qalipu.ca

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Chief and Council, the Band Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management, administration and delivery of all Band programs and services for all office locations in meeting the objectives of Qalipu First Nation on behalf of its members.

The Band Manager must be comfortable and competent with managing information and making decisions, negotiating with various stakeholders, finding innovative solutions to problems, forecasting growth, and administering and monitoring budgets.

THE KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Act as liaison between administration and Band Council and serve in an advisory role to the Band Council on all aspects of the organization's activities
• Have responsibility for operational and management planning, budgeting, implementing the Band's Strategic Plan and directing human resources and financial planning
• Oversee all programing, including health, education, housing, administration, culture and community economic development
• Act as a liaison and maintain relationships with external agencies, in particular the important relationship with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
• Develop and maintain community relationships with a variety of stakeholders and provide support for cultural and community initiatives

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Possess a minimum of five years of senior management experience preferably in a First Nations organization or similar capacity
• Have a broad knowledge of First Nations governance
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex organization including reporting, budgeting, financial management, human resources and policy development
• Possess effective leadership skills required to direct, develop, empower and inspire a senior management team
• Sound judgement, diplomacy and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite

THE EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE:

The Qalipu First Nation offers a competitive compensation package tailored to experience, along with benefits designed to support your professional and personal growth.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply in strictest confidence to: www.highertalent.ca

For more information, please contact:

Megan Jackson | Senior Recruiter | [email protected]

OR

Brendan Hagerty | General Manager & Partner | [email protected]

Higher Talent | www.highertalent.ca

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