Position Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TERRITORY & CULTURE
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
Supervision of: Executive Assistant (shared with Executive Director's)
Director, Natural Resources
Director, Culture & Heritage
Job Overview
Reporting to the CAO, the Executive Director, Territory and Culture is a member of the executive leadership team and oversees a newly formed division that delivers programs and services focused on preserving and enhancing the cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, and territorial integrity of the Haisla Nation. The division includes Culture and Heritage and Natural Resources. The Executive Director, Territory and Culture identifies opportunities for the departments to work more closely together, innovate, and meet strategic objectives to ensure Haisla Nation members have the resources to live and thrive in a safe and supportive community. The Executive Director, Territory and Culture, guided by the Haisla Nation Council’s mission and values, will influence the strategic direction of the organization. Working closely with a wide variety of internal and external partners, the Executive Director, Territory and Culture must consistently connect with colleagues and members to ensure they are accurately representing the Nation’s vision, beliefs, and ideals.
Organizational Status
The Haisla Nation is the band government of the Haisla people. Our mission is to build a powerful, prosperous and proud community, healthy in mind, body and spirit. We believe in building a strong and thriving community, with healthy and happy members and a sustained and prosperous environment. We are about 1962+ people, with approximately 532 living in Haisla (Kitamaat Village). We have lived off the land and waters of our traditional territory for thousands of years, and it remains the focus of all we do.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: The Executive Director, Territory and Culture collaborates with the executive leadership team and Council to develop the strategic plans and goals for the Haisla Nation Council. As these plans and goals are developed, the Executive Director, Territory and Culture designs related Territory and Culture strategies that support the organization’s collective efforts.
- Work closely with the executive leadership team and Council in the collaborative development, implementation, and ongoing review of the strategic plan.
- Design and implement a Territory and Culture strategy and plan (showing key milestones, goals, and budgets) that directly relates to the organization-wide strategic objectives.
- Work with the departments within the Territory and Culture division to develop and implement activities that align to the strategies and the Haisla Nation Council’s values.
- Monitor progress of the Territory and Culture strategy and plan and recommend strategies to mitigate risks and address issues so that work is completed within approved timelines with intended benefits.
- Provide analyses, recommendations, and/or reporting to the executive leadership team and Council as requested.
Organizational Leadership: The Executive Director, Territory and Culture works with the departments in its division to ensure effective program and service delivery that meets strategic objectives and members’ needs.
- Ensure programs and services align with the Haisla Nation Council’s mission, strategic plan, and values.
- Develop and oversee divisional budget; oversee expenditures and ensure compliance with policies and practices while maintaining effective cost controls.
- Ensure programs and services respond to evolving and diverse community needs; monitor trends and identify/close gaps in program and service delivery.
- Work closely with departmental leadership to monitor and mitigate risks related to programs and services.
- Oversee appropriate and effective program monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Ensure the development and review of policies, manuals, and resources for programs and services to ensure effective and safe delivery.
- Ensure programs and services are delivered within policies and procedures, relevant legislation, and professional standards.
- Collaborate with Executive Directors and Directors on inter-departmental projects and programs.
Community Engagement: Effective program and service delivery within the Haisla Nation Council requires meaningful engagement with members and the outside community. The Executive Director, Territory and Culture maintains collaborative relationships with partners, members, funders, governmental bodies, and others.
- Collaborate with Executive Directors and Directors to promote the Haisla Nation Council’s programs and services among key partners, community members, funders, government, and service organizations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with relevant community groups and partner organizations.
- Participate as an organizational representative in collaborative partner networks and in related community, social, and economic development activities.
People Leadership: The Executive Director, Territory and Culture is responsible for supporting the capacity and capability of their direct reports, supporting their professional development and career progression. The Executive Director, Territory and Culture is a resource and mentor to the team, providing guidance and direction on risks, issues, or problems to ensure programs and services achieve intended benefits and meet expectations.
- Foster a respectful workplace and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained and aligned with the Haisla Nation Council’s mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
- Develop and lead a high-performing team, supporting both personal and professional development through effective coaching and mentoring.
- Cultivate a workplace environment that builds intercultural understanding and an appreciation for differences.
- Serve as a role model regarding the organization’s values and leadership principles.
- Complete employee performance reviews, including development and succession plans.
Skills & Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 10+ years of experience providing organizational and operational leadership, particularly as it relates to land and governance.
- Experience working for a band government or Indigenous organization.
- Ability to set goals and develop a strategic plan and shared vision for the division and organization.
- Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership to direct reports and ongoing support for their performance and development.
- Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with an attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to professionally connect with and influence a diverse group of individuals.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and work with diverse individuals to identify issues, design solutions, and evaluate results.
- Strong people leadership skills, including experience with building and leading high-performing teams.
- Occasional travel within Canada may be required.
- Satisfactory completion of criminal records check (with vulnerable sector screening if relevant).
Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $147,000.00 annually
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Closing Date: Will remain open until the position is filled.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
