Description
POSTING # 23-00-008
NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 40030
POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and under the leadership of the Minister of French and Michif Language Protection, the Director of Michif Language creates, plans, directs, and oversees the Michif Language Unit to ensure that established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, budgetary guidelines, and work plan activities.
Job Duties/Competencies:
- Development and implementation of a Michif Language Unit including programs and services intended to achieve the strategic plans and priorities set by the Cabinet;
- Overall administrative, financial and program management of the Unit, including budget creation and direct supervision of administrative staff;
- Provide the Chief Operating Officer and the Minister with regular reports and updates on operations, partnership negotiations, compliance to contracts and finances for the Michif Language programs and services;
- Collaborate and partner with other departments, affiliates, MMF Regions, educational institutions and external stakeholders;
- Liaise with provincial and federal government officials; and,
- Manage and implement Canadian Heritage Funding Agreement, and other funding agreements as negotiated.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field of study;
- Previous experience in a leadership role with emphasis on current management and human resource practices, communications, research, and program development;
- Demonstrated organizational, financial, and administrative management skills;
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in addition, experience with presentations;
- Proficient in proposal preparation;
- Proficiency in either Michif and/or French language will be considered a strong asset;
- Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
Please send a resume and cover letter to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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