Job title – Band Manager
Department/Group – Mamalilikulla First Nation
Level/Salary Range - Based on Qualifications
Job category - Administration
Travel required - Moderate
Position type - 5 days a week
The Mamalilikulla First Nation is a Band government with 417 members situated on the coast between northern Vancouver Island and the mainland at the entrance to Knight inlet. With no members on our reserves membership is served from our office on the (we wai kum), Campbell River Indian Band reserve. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated person for the position of Band Manager
Job details:
This position reports to Chief and Council of the Mamalilikulla First Nation. This position is responsible for Band administration and budget. The Band Manager administers a wide range of programs and services under the direction of the elected Council members. Programs and services to the 400+ Mamalilikulla First Nation members are community based and focus on respect for the strength and knowledge of both traditional and contemporary values. These programs and services cover the broad spectrum of community social and cultural services ordinarily provided by First Nations governments.
Purpose:
Administer and oversee Band programs and affairs including but not limited to; public works, education, housing, social development, health, community planning, feasibility studies, contracts, land entitlement/land selection process, financial management, membership, natural resources, economic development, Band events, capital improvements, and office services. Responsible for day to day activities of the Mamalilikulla First Nation in accordance with community values, community plan, policies and direction from Chief and Council.
Responsibilities:
Administration
- Supervise Band staff and programs, and ensure that the daily operation of Band government departments and services run smoothly and efficiently.
- Implement Band Council policies, decisions, and regulations.
- Conduct research, correspondence, and completion of reports, etc, arising from the decisions made by the Council, or as instructed by the Council.
- Make recommendations for the efficient operation of all programs and activities.
- Handle crisis matters which arise on a day to day basis, and pass on relevant information to the appropriate Band staff or Council member.
Upon authorization, negotiate agreements related to Administration on behalf of the Chief and Council, with the final approval provided by Chief and Council.
Public works
- Works with committees, managers, and staff to deliver an efficient, coordinated program of construction, maintenance and other public works on Band property
- Assists program managers in preparing annual budgets and planning priorities for housing and other public works for Band Council consideration.
- Prepares service contracts with Indian and Northern Affairs, and ensures their compliance and completion
Advice to Band council
- Provides Chief and Council and committees with background information on issues necessary for sound and informed decision making.
- Attends Chief and Council meetings
- Provides Chief and Council with monthly reports on programs and operations.
- Recommends to Chief and Council changes and/or improvements to Band facilities, services, programs and policies
- Seeks alternate sources of funding, and upon Council direction, submits proposals to funding sources
Financial Administration
- Oversees that all contracts and financial transactions are conducted according to Band policy.
- Oversees cfo and ensures Band Council is fully informed on all financial matters
- Supervises the cfo’s records of accounts to ensure all financial transactions are complete and accurate. Oversees the accuracy of financial statements, bank reconciliations, and budgetary reports.
- Ensures that all requirements are met for annual audit reports, including an up to date inventory.
- Assists in the development of annual budgets, and monitors all department/program budgets for compliance. Authorizes expenditures approved by Band Council.
Governance Communications Support
- Communicate on behalf of the Band and at the direction of Chief and Council with; other First Nation bands; organizations; agencies; and federal, provincial, or municipal officials or departments.
Publish Band Council programs and policies. Advises and counsels Band members
Job Knowledge
The work requires the following knowledge, skills and or abilities
-Significant and proven leadership skills developed through at least 5 years in a senior management role, preferably in band management and administration; previous Band Manager experience is
strongly preferred
- University degree, a graduate degree preferred, in business or public administration, or equivalent
- Considerable high level contacts with federal, provincial, and municipal governments, other First Nations organizations, funding agencies and in the non profit sector.
- Knowledge of and seasoned experience with the Indian act, other relevant legislation, and Mamalilikulla First Nation and First Nation history and culture. Political environment wisdom would be an asset.
- Ability to build effective relationships with external stakeholders, and collaborative ventures with diverse constituents.
- Demonstrated success in overseeing organizational finances and budgets
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to motivate managers and staff and the ability to inspire confidence in Councillors, staff, and Band members.
- Judicious and tactful communication style, necessary to coordinate staff’s recommendations to Council and integrate overall strategic plan.
- Creative thinker
- High level and respectful communication skills and the ability to influence and sway decisions internally and externally.
- Experience negotiating agreements.
- Excellent writing skills, grammatically exact and in conversational style complimented with editing skills to develop reports, presentation and briefing materials.
- High level personal qualities and ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exhibit the highest level of integrity
Relationships
- Work requires consistent interaction with all groups, internal and external stakeholders, and interpersonal communications for the purpose of providing opportunities at the Mamalilikulla First Nation and delivering excellence to support all interested members.
Working conditions
- Work is performed in an office environment
- Work can include long hours to attend meetings and special requests or projects
- Work can involve travel and overnight stays
Licenses
- Successful criminal records and background check
- Must have a BC driver's licence