Director of Community Infrastructure

Position Summary

The Director of Community Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and oversight for the planningdevelopment and implementation of projects new builds maintenance and delivery of communityinfrastructure. We are seeking a Director of Community Infrastructure to ensure our community infrastructuremeets the needs of present and future generations while upholding environmental stewardship and culturalintegrity.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer the Director of Community Infrastructure is responsible for budgeting planning resource allocation land stewardship and service delivery in alignment with community needs and organizational goals. This role involves overseeing capital and maintenance plans directing teams and ensuring compliance with regulations and funding agreements. The Director fosters a positive work environment in an empathetic and compassionate manner and promotes a culture ofcontinuous improvement to enhance service quality.

This is a oneyear term contract with the possibility of extension.

What youll do

Leadership and Vision:

• Lead with humility respect and cultural awareness supporting the overall health of Sqwqel throughstrong fiscal and operational practices.
  
• Nurture a supportive kind and safe work culture that reflects the teachings of our Elders and theneeds of the people we serve.
• Build relationships grounded in trust shared purpose and collective wellbeing.
  
• Participate actively and collaboratively in the Directors Team ensuring that the Finance anrations areas support and reflect Sqwqels strategic and community goals.
  
• Ensure transparency and accountability in the stewardship of funds.

Strategic Leadership & Planning:

• Provide guidance and direction for the successful operations of the following areas: Capital ProjectsHousing Facilities Public Works Emergency Preparedness Lands Custodial and Venue Operations.
  
• Align departmental plans services and procedures with Sqwqels cultural teachings strategicdirection and the needs of community members.
  
• Lead in a way that is traumainformed culturally safe and communitycentered.
  
• Support and implement emergency and preparedness planning ensuring safety and access to servicesduring times of crisis.
  
• Develop and implement longterm community infrastructure plans that align with community priorities sustainability goals population growth and community needs.
  
• Advocate for funding opportunities and manage budgets to support community infrastructureprojects and services.
  
• Contribute to the development and implementation of communitycentered strategic and operationalplans.
  
• Ensure departmental practices are aligned with evolving laws regulations funding requirements and community needs.
  
• Provide highlevel forecasting briefings and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer Chief andCouncil and other stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building:

• Oversee fullscope personnel management for departmental staff including but not limited to:
  • Directing a departmental onboarding strategy;
    
  • Overseeing performance management;
    
  • Addressing workplace concerns ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for all staff;
    
  • Managing timeoffs absences and overall staff wellbeing promoting a balanced andrespectful workplace culture;
    
  • Assessing gaps in departmental needs to develop new positions to meet the needs of services;
    
  • Support professional development opportunities for team members;
    
  • Lead and mentor a team of staff and contractors fostering a supportive and inclusive workenvironment;
    
  • Uphold workplace safety and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
    
  • Ensuring employees receive thorough orientation including departmentspecific training.

Housing & Facilities Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and development of community rental housing ensuring safe and healthyliving conditions for tenants.
  
• Support housing policies that prioritize equitable access to housing solutions.
  
• Manage public buildings and facilities ensuring they are wellmaintained and accessible forcommunity use.
  
• Responsible for ensuring that operations and maintenance schedules are planned and adhered to andthat systems are in place for unforeseen events and issues.
  
• Preparing and overseeing the implementation of operations maintenance manuals and schedules onexisting infrastructure to ensure that all work performed by the department and buildingsubcontractors meets or exceeds the safety standards specified in the BC Building Codes.

Essential Services & Environmental Stewardship:

• Ensure efficient and sustainable management of our lands water wastewater and sanitation systems.
  
• Implement environmentally responsible infrastructure practices that respect the land and traditionalteachings and in alignment with Land Code.
  
• Oversee emergency planning emergency response fire department fire protection roadmaintenance snow removal and other essential infrastructure services. Work with local police fire
  and emergency responders in a proactive and reactive manner for disaster prevention/relief.
  
• Monitor weather forecasts for inclement weather or emergencies that may affect the community.
  
• Oversee the Occupational Health and Safety Program ensuring that Seabird Islands employees aretrained aware of their rights and understand safe work procedures incident reporting unsafe workand injury reporting procedures.

Community Engagement and Representation:

• Build and maintain respectful kind and trusting relationships with community members staffleadership funders and partners.
• Represent Sqwqel with humility and professionalism at meetings forums and workshops.
  
• Ensure community voices and needs guide decisionmaking particularly in matters related to financehuman resources and operations.
  
• Engage with Chief & Council Elders Knowledge Keepers and community members to ensureinfrastructure decisions reflect community needs.

Finance Budgeting & Administration:

• Oversee fullscope financial planning and reporting to ensure compliance with funding agreementsand regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and manage budgets for the department and projects actively collaborating withFinance to ensure financial sustainability.
    
  • Analyze departmental operations costs and forecast data to determine progress towardensuring deliverables and milestones are met.
    
  • Prepare negotiate and administer contracts for projects in alignment with policies andprocedures.
    
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for supporting new projects and improvements.
    
  • Monitor and audit the bid process ensuring fairness transparency and alignment withcommunity priorities and applicable policies.
    
  • Oversee the bid process.
    
  • Work with contractors vendors and external partners to secure costeffective and highqualityservices.
    
  • Overseeing preparation of periodic and special reports procedures policies and other materials.
    
  • Preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
    
  • Ensure timely and accessible reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer Chief and Council and thecommunity.

Research and Policy

• Ensure changes to applicable laws regulations funding requirements standards of practice andtechnology are overseen and evaluated to ensure that policy procedure or practices are updated andimplemented.
  
• Develop review and implement policies and procedures to meet legislated requirements communityneeds and the companys goals and objectives.
  
• Research service gaps to identify areas for development and negotiating with local provincial andfederal partners to implement and evaluate new services designed to meet those gaps.
  
• Provide handson involvement at all levels of service delivery; deliberately connecting with clientsserved and staff to be aware of service barriers challenges and successes.

Governance Reporting and Accountability:

• Ensure timely and accessible reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer Chief and Council and the community.
  
• Provide leadership and advice to Committees as needed including Emergency Preparedness HousingPublic Works Capital and Community Infrastructure related committees.
  
• Act as a key contact for concerns or complaints from community members or employees related toCommunity Infrastructure resolving issues collaboratively and in alignment with Sqwqels laws andpolicies.
  
• Positions within the Directors Team are considered positions of trust and have a high level of ethical accountability and responsibility.
• Engage in interdepartmental collaboration and community relations ensuring that services aredelivered professionally equitably and in a culturally responsive manner.
  
• As a key member of the Directors Team the Director will work closely with leadership to developstrategic initiatives promote community engagement and uphold Seabird Islands commitment tosustainable infrastructure development.
  
• This position may provide reports agenda items or be present as an expert in their field of work forrelated committees.
  
• This position may act as an advisor or member of the Seabird Island Emergency Operations Centre.
  
• This position collaborates with District of Kent for fire emergency services.

Other Duties

• Implement directives of the Chief Administrative Officer.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of Seabird Island attending and participating in meetings when directed.
• Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.

What youll bring

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering public administration or a related field; or a bachelors degree inengineering construction or related field.
  
• Certification in Project Management with at least 5 years experience in project management isrequired.
  
• Certification or experience in wastewater SCADA Blueprints HVAC and water management required.
  
• A leadership style rooted in respect transparency and community accountability.

Experience

• 10 years experience working with First Nations communities in an infrastructure or housing capacitywith extensive experience in building practices infrastructure management construction or civilengineering.
  
• 8 years experience with personnel management.
  
• 8 years experience overseeing full cycle financial management.
  
• Demonstrated experience writing proposals to secure as well as maintain funding for programs andservices. Including understating of funding processes grant applications and regulatory knowledge of key federal provincial and other funding sources including the programmingand report requirements of the Indigenous Service Canada and other Government Agencies.
  
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams budgets and largescale projects.
  
• Experience developing performance indicators milestones short and longterm goals.

Preferred:

• Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
• Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Islands culture traditions teachings community dynamics.
• Commitment to upholding First Nations governance traditions and community priorities.
  
• Strong understanding of First Nations housing policies land stewardship and community planning.
• High professional and ethical standards highly organized able to manage multiple tasks thinkinnovatively and a demonstrated ability to delegate responsibilities and accurately assess longtermissues and consequences.
  
• Ability to read blueprints understand the BC Building Code National Building Codes and Land Code.
  
• Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills with experience engaging with First Nationsleadership and community members.
  
• Dedication to sustainable culturally grounded infrastructure development.
  
• Must have an exceptional understanding and adhere to General Accepted Accounting Practices andFunding Contribution Funding Agreements Finance Policy and Finance Administration Law. Includingability to understand financial statements to develop and maintain budgets of several programs.
• Strategic and tactical planning skills including strong leadership supervisory negotiation peoplemanagement public relations and organizational and time management skills.
  
• Committed to workplace safety and ensuring the safety of all staff and contractors within theDepartment.

Cultural Competency:

• Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures traditions and contemporary issues.
  
• Experience working within Indigenous communities and applying culturally safe practices.
  
• Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.

Benefits and perks

Benefits vary by job type apply after a successful probationary period and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions
• Access to internal training programs professional development and skill enhancement
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
  
• Casual dress code

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience particularly in relation to leadership. Please include references that can speak to your experience and skills.

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Employment is conditional upon completing preemployment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which students staff members families community as well as resources and assets are protected. All background checks reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with Seabird Island Human Resources Policy Manual protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.

Preemployment screening

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity equity and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives experiences and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code preference may be given to applicants of First Nations Mtis or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.