Manager, Gwichin Land Guardian Program
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Job Summary
Position Title: Manager Gwichin Land Guardian Program
Reports To: Gwichin Guardian Program Steering Committee or its Designate
Location: Gwichin Settlement Region
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Purpose
The Manager Gwichin Land Guardian Program (GGP) is responsible for leading the development implementation and operation of the program across the Gwichin Settlement Region. The Program Manager carries out key responsibilities to provide strategic leadership and direction ensuring the GGP operates efficiently and with purpose. The position is the conduit between the GGP program Steering Committee and community coordinators and fosters an environment that enables guardians to bring their roles and responsibilities to life across the Settlement Region in a way that meets community needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership guidance and direction on all aspects carried out by the Gwichin Guardian Program.
- Establish clear work plans priorities and objectives for the GGP.
- Support GGP Steering Committee in achieving program goals that meet community needs and aspirations.
- Hire train and mentor staff and oversee performance management systems.
- Prepare reports for the Steering Committee and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation monitoring and evaluation of the overall Gwichin Guardian Program and in all four Gwichin Communities.
- Manage the Program budget contracts and resources.
- Ensure the program complies with relevant legislation policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to ensure program effectiveness and community impact.
- Lead implementation of the strategic plan vision mission and objectives and work plans specific to each Gwichin community in collaboration with the Steering Committee.
- Promote and support culturally relevant programming and instruction in collaboration with partners.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with Gwichin communities organizations partners funders and all levels of government.
- Provides leadership support to the steering committee before during and after scheduled in-person and virtual meetings.
- Providing leadership advice with respect to strategic planning and operational aspects of the GGP.
- Setting agendas for meetings ensuring meetings are carried out within established terms of reference and rules of procedure summarizing minutes and communicating meeting outcomes and decisions to the Community Coordinators.
- Organizing logistics for both virtual and in-person meetings including meeting calendars travel accommodation and meals where necessary.
- Advocate for funding and resources to support the GGP beyond the Our Land for the Future contributions.
- Participate in committees working groups and public engagement initiatives on behalf of the GGP.
- Ensure secure and confidential records management for legal operational and historical purposes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A post-secondary education or courses related to resource management First Nation
- governance or similar - with 5 or more years in a senior supervisory role is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in consultation negotiation policy development and strategic program implementation.
- Strong leadership program management and strategic planning skills within a prescribed budget.
- Knowledge of the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.
- Knowledge of and understanding of Gwichin culture values and traditions.
- Knowledge of the Gwichin Settlement Area and land water and wildlife resources.
- Strong environmental and cultural stewardship ethics.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and mentor staff.
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and our obligations under the Gwichin Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) preference will be given to qualified GCLCA Participants and Indigenous applicants. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they wish to be considered under this preference.
The position is open until filled
Required Experience:
Manager
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