Treaty 2 Territory – The Director is the primary leader and principal advisor to the First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory (FNiT2T) Government and its Senior Officer(s). The role of the Director is to over-see the Secretariat in its entirety and work collaboratively with the Secretariat Directors, Managers and junior staff.
Job Title: Director Life Long Learning
Proposed Start Date: August 19, 2019
Location: Lake Manitoba and/or Dauphin Sub Office, Treaty 2 Territory
Wage: To be discussed at interview process
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Principal leader of the Secretariat and primary supervisor for its operation;
- Directs the overall development, implementation and delivery for the Secretariat;
- Manages intermediate level staff of the Secretariat (ex: Directors, Managers);
- Ensures proper protocol is adhered to and respectful relationships are established with the First Nations and their memberships;
- Develops and implements processes that will determine FNiT2T needs as a foundation for the development for FNiT2T priorities proposals, workplans and budgets;
- Conducts negotiations, establishes partnerships with external entities, makes agreements on behalf of the work of the Secretariat and receives approval through the government and its council(s);
- Develops and implements a communication strategy with member First Nations;
- Ensures the work plan, proposals(s), partnerships are professional and represent FNiT2T in good standing;
- Ensures relevant and effective programs and services are provided to member First Nations schools and students;
- Identifies goals and objectives and expected outcomes for the secretariat;
- Represents the secretariat of the FNiT2T in a professional and ethically sound manner;
- Establishes partnerships and seeks resources;
- Ensures the Secretariat is operating effectively and efficiently;
- Accountable for the overall management of the Secretariat and provides transparency and reporting to the public as required by the FNiT2T;
- Ensures the communication in the Secretariat is effective;
- Travel as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess the following skills and attributes:
- mbination of education, training, and a minimum of 10 years experience in the field;
- Knowledge of education programs and policies;
- Strong research and analytical skills;
- Knowledge of local, regional, national current events and politics;
- Proven exceptional verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player to effectively interact with elected officials, staff, media, service providers, and government agencies;
- Highly motivated and ability to work in demanding and fast‐paced work environment;
- Exceptional organizational and time‐management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines;
- Self‐motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe language and understanding of culture and tradition an asset;
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and own vehicle;
- Maintain confidentiality with a high level of accuracy regarding information.
Please Apply by Friday, August 9, 2019 (Cover Letter and Resume):
Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan—Treaty 2
Human Resources
Box 1254, Lake Manitoba First Nation, R0C 3K0
Email: office@treaty2.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Last modified: July 21, 2020
