Director, Programs and Member Services

The Organization

The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) is dedicated to stimulating economic growth for all Indigenous people in Canada driven by a network of over 50 Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs). Our mission is to ignite economic progress for all Indigenous communities by empowering entrepreneurs and advancing prosperity. We champion Indigenous economic development through unified representation transparent reporting of IFI accomplishments strategic partnerships and targeted programs and services tailored to the specific needs of IFIs.

Why NACCA

• Attractive compensation package with excellent benefits including;
  • Health Paramedical Vision Dental and Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Defined Benefits Pension Plan.
• Supportive workplace environment and benefits focused on Indigenous culture and sensitivity.
• Ongoing Professional Development.
• Scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Paid Time Off including:
  • 14 Statutory Holidays for Full-Time Employees.
  • Sick Time.
  • Competitive Vacation Time/Pay.
  • Personal Days.
  • December Holiday Period.

Position Summary

We areseekinga strategic and experienced leader to join our team as the Director of Programs and Member Services. This roleis responsible forleading the development delivery and continuous improvement of programs that support Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) and their clients.

The Director will oversee program strategy budgeting and performance while ensuring high-quality training capacity-building initiatives and measurable impact across the network. This is a key leadership position that works closely with internal teams partners and stakeholders to strengthen programs and drive meaningful outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design delivery and continuous improvement of Indigenous Entrepreneurship Program (IEP) initiatives.

• Oversee training and capacity-building programs including mentorship and workforce development.

• Manage program budgets financial reporting and compliance with funding agreements.

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with IFIs government partners and key stakeholders.

• Monitor program performance using data KPIs and evaluation frameworks to drive impact.

• Ensure quality assurance through program reviews policy development and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership and theNACCABoard.

• Support stakeholder engagement activities events and partnerships.

Qualifications

Education

• Thisposition requires a minimum University Degree in Business Administration Public Relations Economics or a related field.

• A Masters Degree is preferred in Business Administration or relevant advanced degree.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in program management partnership development or a related field.

• Proven experience in managing teams and overseeing programmatic initiatives.
• Prior experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organization is preferred.

Abilities Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth understanding of bureaucratic processes and organizational dynamics.

• Knowledge of Indigenous entrepreneurship and community development.

• Ability to negotiate sound agreements and partnerships effectively.

• Strong understanding of regulations and compliance issues relevant to partnerships.

• Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging stakeholders and presenting ideas.

• Strong understanding of SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 applications.

Primary Location: Ottawa Ontario. NACCA operates on a hybrid work model. Remote work arrangements may be considered based on organizational needs and role responsibilities.

Preference will be given to qualified individuals of Indigenous ancestry in accordance with Section 24.1 of the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable human rights legislation.

The National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interviewing please advise if you require accommodation.

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