Job Order: 34530 Page 1 of 3
ORDER DATE November 9, 2020
ORDER TAKER Traci Rogers
JOB TITLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
COMPETITION # 2020CLTH-ED01
EMPLOYER CIRCLE OF LIFE THUNDERBIRD HOUSE
APPLICATION DEADLINE ***** Nov-20-2020 *****
WAGE TYPE DOQ
NUMBER OF POSITIONS 1
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME
Original Vision of Thunderbird House was seen as a place where “All people in Winnipeg will be able to gather with a circle of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and others to share traditional Indigenous knowledge and teachings while taking part in ceremonies that can help strengthen the bodies, emotions, minds, and spirits to support the indigenous identity of our people, families, and communities.”
Thunderbird House is currently going through a period of renewal and is seeking an Executive Director to lead this process. Key priorities for the organization are to maximize use and revenue of the facility, develop sustaining funding relationships, perform upgrades to the site and facilities and develop a business plan to guide future operations.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating, leading and directing the operations of Thunderbird House, both internally and externally, to optimize the organization’s revenue, impact and sustainability. The executive director is also responsible for facilitating the enactment of the mission and vision of the Thunderbird house in a way that pairs traditional indigenous knowledge and healing processes with westernized approaches and processes.
Responsibilities / Tasks / Requirements
Strategic Planning and Operations
- Maintain an organization structure and communications network through which resources are coordinated and allocated to meet the philosophy and mission of the organization
- Develop, recommend, and implement a plan of operations consistent with the overall strategic plan approved by the Board
- Develop and maintain written systems, policies and procedures relative to management, finance, client service, maintenance operations and equipment
- Organize and direct record keeping and reporting of operational activity in a way that keeps information easily accessible
- Ensure relevance of services through the development, implementation and management of processes to identify and review client needs and available resources
- Effectively establish and deploy resources to achieve the organizations goals
- Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, obligations, agreements and policies of the Board Stakeholder Relations
- Develop and maintain good working relationships and collaboration with Indigenous community resources and networks to achieve mutual goals Participate as membership on committees that may be relevant to the CLTB mission and vision
- Maintain liaison with government funding organizations, foundations, local media, service clubs, groups and corporations involved in servicing and supporting urban Indigenous people in Winnipeg
- Represent CLTB at external meetings and events
Finance
- Responsible for fiscal management that includes operating within the approved budget, ensure maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position
- Develop policies, procedures and processes for budgeting, financial recording, expenditure control, and financial reporting
- Seek out, apply and negotiate opportunities with various funders and foundations and government (federal, provincial, municipal) grants and funding
- Prepare, write and present proposals and grants
- Preparation of the appropriate reports per grant criteria
Board of Directors Support / Partnership
- Consult with and assist the CLTB Board of Directors in establishing strategic plans and goals relative to the organizationEstablish a positive, accountable and collaborative working relationship with the Board characterized by open communication
- Work with the Board to develop mutually acceptable processes for direction setting, decision making and issues management
- Provide regular information to the Board in a concise and helpful way, including relevant and pressing issues, events, accomplishments, and other relevant information
- Support the Board in linking with relevant organizations and in undertaking advocacy work as needed
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters and adhere to privacy laws and regulations
- Demonstrate and maintain ethical and professional behavior in a respectful workplace
- Keep informed on Indigenous issues and events occurring across Canada, attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions when possible
- Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors
Education / Experience / Requirements
- Post-secondary education in a related subject or a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership and operational management experience, preferably in an Indigenous non-profit organization
- Current child abuse registry check
- Current adult abuse registry check
- Current criminal record check with the vulnerable person sector search
- Driver’s License and Access to Reliable Vehicle
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge, awareness and understanding of Indigenous culture, particularly in urban landscape
- Working knowledge of Indigenous issues including but not limited to: MMIWG, poverty, resources available to community, urban Indigenous issues, truth and reconciliation, day schools, residential schools, elder abuse, women abuse, incarceration rate of the Indigenous population, drugs, alcohol, addictions, treaties, treaty land entitlements
- Knowledge of the social service and community support organizations in service delivery area
- Ability to work collaboratively in a changing environment focused on achieving the highest standards of client services
- Effective communication skills (written and orally) and networking skills and community connections
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with initiative, judgement and ability to give and take direction
- Demonstrate sound decision making and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with other agencies and key stakeholders to achieve common goals
- Ability to speak or understand Indigenous languages such as Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Dene, Dakota would be an asset
Preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates (Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit). Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please contact your Employment Counsellor to find out how to apply.
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