Chief Executive Officer

Location: INUVIK, NT

Position Status: FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS PER WEEK)

The Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC), situated in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO is a member of the Leadership Team for the GTC, responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, contributing and participating in major corporate decisions, and acting as a key advisor to the Grand Chief and Board of Directors on political and external issues and matters.

The CEO is accountable to the Grand Chief and Board of Directors to ensure relevant legislation, regulations, directives, policies and procedures are in place to support the delivery of Gwich'in Tribal Council's (GTC) programs and services within the Gwich'in Settlement Area.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Accountable and responsible for managing the day-to-day political operations of the Gwich'in Tribal Council by providing strategic organizational, economic development, and administrative leadership and direction to the organization's Government Affairs and Lands & Resources departments.

2.     Promotes efficient and effective management of the GTC by providing leadership in strategic planning, organization, reporting, risk management and control. 

3.      Effectively manages the political operations of the Gwich'in Tribal Council through positive collaboration, and by playing a senior advisory role to the Grand Chief and Board of Directors as well as to the Senior Leadership Team, and expert advice and information to Gwich'in Leadership and Participants regarding the vision, values and overall strategic goals and objectives of the Gwich'in Tribal Council.

4.      Leads the strategic and financial planning and priority goal setting and reviews, develops, and implements departmental policies and procedures. Actively participates in the development of the strategic direction and identification of key issues and goals. Collaborates with the Grand Chief, Deputy Grand Chief, CFO, COO, and Board of Directors in analysis of problems and development of solutions for the GTC.

5.      Leads and provides strategic advice in the development of policies, including effective and efficient administration of the GTC comprehensive policy review plan and annual schedule. This includes regular internal and external environmental scans to introduce new policies and update existing policies and by laws to reflect emerging issues and trends within the wide range of programs and services of the Gwich'in Tribal Council.

6.      Proactively supports the Grand Chief, and Board of Directors' strategic and policy planning needs by providing advice, guidance and consultation on strategic planning policy framework development issues.

7.      Accountable and responsible for ensuring that the GTC liaises on a regular basis with the Gwich'in Leadership and

Participants located in the Gwich'in Settlement Area which include Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Inuvik and Tsiigehtchic and other stakeholders to determine community priorities and concerns in respect to the work of the GTC as well as to provide community updates all GTC programs and services and initiatives.

8.      Leads, directs and manages staff within the CEO's departments through the establishment of clear work plans and

priorities, effective communication between all staff, provision of effective performance feedback and yearly performance appraisals, and provision of professional development and training.

9.      Develops and implements training and development programs for the Board of Directors, on areas such as roles

and responsibilities, operations, manuals, policies, procedures, by-laws, meetings, committees, orientation and training sessions.

10.   Serves on various committees both within the organization and with external agencies to help ensure the provision

of quality services and coordination of services on a local, regional, territorial and federal level·

11.   Participates in working groups, advisory groups, committees, workshops, conferences, meeting s on behalf of the

GTC and reports back to the Grand Chief and Board of Directors on potential opportunities and issues.

   QUALIFICATIONS

       The qualifications required for this position include:

·        A post-secondary and/or university degree in a related discipline

·        Eight to ten (8-10) years of experience Similar role in a complex public sector organization, Indigenous or other related organization. Experience working with an Indigenous Nation or organization will be highly valued.

·        An experienced general management executive with demonstrated success with Government and/or Administration including strategic planning and budgetary development and evaluation.

Experience & Technical Competencies

·        Knowledge of the overall GTC mandate, goals and objectives and the political and social environment in which the GTC programs and services are offered.

·        Understanding and a working knowledge of the GCLCA.

·        Understanding and a working knowledge of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement

·        Knowledge of land claim management, self-government and devolution principles and concepts.

·        Knowledge of and ability to analyze and interpret legislation, policies and procedures.

·        Knowledge of financial management and budget development.

·        Knowledge of strategic policy development and procedures.

·        Knowledge of strategic planning, development and evaluation.

·        Problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

·        Ability to read, interpret and apply legislation, acts and regulations.

·        Ability to organizes time effectively and meet deadlines.

·        Ability to effectively manage, motivate and develop staff.

·        As this is a highly sensitive position, verification of identity and a criminal records check are required.

  REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Grand Chief

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation plan will accompany the successful candidate including a comprehensive benefit plan.

 Preference will be given to candidates who are Gwich'in Participants and have experience working in the non-profit or public sectors or in an Indigenous Government/Organization, preferably in a northern context.

 We would like to thank all interested applicants. Please note that only those applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

 If this opportunity interests you, please visit https://www.gwichintribal.ca/careers.html or send Email to: jobs@gwichintribal.ca 

Open until filled