Chief Administrative Officer ~ Closed
The Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation is pleased to announce they are searching for a skilled Chief Administrative Officer to join their dedicated team.
Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation
Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation (SXFN) is a northern Secwepemc First Nation government located in a semi-remote area of the Cariboo region of British Columbia, approximately 85 kilometers southwest of Williams Lake and 58 kilometers northwest of Clinton.
They are a community of 760 Nation members and many members live away from home, in urban areas. Their ancestors are from Tcexwe’ptem and Komenka’ksxen (Empire Valley), Se’tlemux and S’nhaxala’us (Farewell Canyon), and Stswecem’c Xget’tem (Canoe Creek and Dog Creek). They are one of 17 distinct Secwepemc Nations and have joined with three other northern Secwepemc nations to form Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ); they are working through the treaty process, on the path to self-determination.
SXFN is situated on 5,880.4 hectares, much of which is rocky hillsides. Dog Creek and Canoe Creek are approximately 50 hectares in size. The landscape of the traditional SXFN territory is dramatic with expansive plateaus, deep valleys, and stretches of green and arid land which is ideal for agriculture. Cattle ranching and horses have been an integral part of the area’s history, at times a complicated history as wild horses (population upwards of several hundred), and cattle, compete for grasslands. Leisure activities include ice and ball hockey, soccer, softball, and rodeos. Their members hunt for moose, deer, and bighorn sheep, fish for salmon and gather plants for traditional medicine and food. In recent years our culture and traditional language have been revitalized, with a pow wow taking place annually and our traditional language being taught in schools.
The Chief Administrative Officer
Reporting to the Chief, you will be accountable for the successful leadership and general management of the organization according to the vision, objectives and strategic direction set in conjunction with the governing body. You are responsible for the efficient management of programs and departments, setting goals and measuring the achievement of the organization’s objectives. As a skilled administrator who is a positive role model, you work with the community’s governing body to focus on establishing effective working relationships with community groups, funding agencies, and other external contacts, providing orientation and support, and leading the organization for the future. You also ensure Treaty and Self Government, Education, Health, Social Development and Infrastructure & Capital, Stewardship, Human Resources, Communication and Finance have the support, funding, and leadership they require.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Chief Administrative Officer Possess?
You are a solution focused and organized leader with the ability to develop strong cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and team members. You are results oriented and pursue excellence while achieving results that meet or exceed customer requirements. You are intrinsically innovative and make an effort to improve performance or operational activities by trying new things and looking at opportunities to bring a new approach to the status quo.
You enjoy leading teams and bring excellent interpersonal skills, presentation, facilitation, decision making, and general management skills. You have a strong knowledge base and experience in governance and the treaty process. You are adept at financial management, budgeting, accessing, securing and managing financial resources and understand the financial and reporting requirements for governments. You are well versed in human resources, supervising and leading teams.
You have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible program management experience preferably in the community, social service sector, or with First Nations groups. You have a degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent education and experience. Experience working with First Nations communities and First Nations students is required.
This is a community-based role.
The ideal candidate will live in the area (i.e., Williams Lake, 100 Mile House) and be able to work in the community of Dog Creek and/or Canoe Creek. At minimum the role requires three weeks in the community and one week remote per month. Housing is available for this role for a rental fee.
How Can I Apply?
If you possess a strong mentoring orientation, respect cultural diversity, have an exceptional understanding of Aboriginal culture and a passion for developing educational programs, we’d like to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve the community, be engaged in meaningful work, earn competitive compensation, and live in a spectacular community with abundant natural beauty and outdoor activities.
If this sounds like the position for you, we would love to hear from you. Please respond with a résumé and covering letter outlining why you are interested in this position to: hello@praxisrecruitment.ca no later than 4:00 pm on July 15, 2022.
Praxis Recruitment is a Recruitment Firm located on the Sunshine Coast (the traditional and unceded homelands of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations) in beautiful British Columbia. We provide exceptional customer service and operate with the highest level of respect to our clients and applicants.
