**Executive Director of Social Development**
REF#669
Title: Executive Director of Social Development
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Contingency Director, Child & Family Services Director, Early Intervention Director, Food Bank Director, Income Support Director, Off-Reserve Residency Director, Band Designate
Designation: Permanent, Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
The Tsuut’ina Nation organizes its programs into portfolios to address common needs and citizen groups. The Social Development portfolio includes programs such as Contingency, Child & Family Services, Early Intervention, Food Bank, Income Support, Off Reserve Residency, and the Office of the Band Designate.
The Social Development Executive Director (ED) is responsible for coordinating between the Minor Chiefs and program managers within this portfolio. Their role involves effective communication, resource utilization, and teamwork to ensure optimal operation of these programs. The ED keeps Minor Chiefs informed, networks within the broader Nation structure, and shall provide expertise to Head Chief and Minor Chiefs and Senior Managers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Coordination: Collaborate with the CEO and managers to direct and implement strategic plans. Ensure that legislation, policies and procedures and regulations are being developed and followed through the legislative process.
- Program and Service Delivery Oversight and Support: Assist in delivering programs and services, resolving issues, and implementing solutions. Works with Minor Chief portfolio holders, Governance department and managers to ensure that legislation, policies and procedures and regulations are being adhered to and developed to reflect needs.
- Financial Oversight: Monitor and oversee program budgets and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.
- Communication and Engagement: Communicate with rights-holders, engage with Nation Citizens, and keep the Head Chief & Minor Chiefs informed. Network with businesses, contractors, related agencies and all levels of government.
- Evaluation and Performance: Monitor, evaluate the program and manager performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Administrative Duties: Handle employee matters, record maintenance, reporting and funding proposals.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
o Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
o Legislative Knowledge.
o Senior Management experience,
o Program and Financial Management.
o Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and implement organizational strategies.
o Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for liaising with stakeholders.
o Networking: Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
o Problem-Solving: Effective in resolving complex issues.
o Cultural Sensitivity: Deep understanding of and respect for Indigenous culture and traditions.
o Team Leadership: Experience in leading and developing teams.
o Risk Management: Skills in identifying and managing risks.
NOTE:
Please note that this organization adheres to Sections 1 - 9 of the Aboriginal Employee Preference Policy for selection and displacement. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be under a probationary period at the commencement of his or her employment.
Competition Opens: September 11, 2024
Competition Closes: September 25, 2024 @ 12:00PM MT (No applications will be considered after this time)
Please apply in writing, including a resume to:
Tsuut’ina Nation Human Resources Department
9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuut’ina, Alberta T2W 6H6
OR Email: [email protected]
Please reference in subject line: JOB TITLE & REF# or it will NOT be opened.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those chosen with the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Senior Management: 1 year (required)
- Program and Financial Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-25
