Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Garden River

Executive and Management

POSTED: 3 weeks ago

Ketegaunseebee Garden River First Nation

14993

November 24, 2023

Full Time

*PERMANENT FULL-TIME*
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
SALARY RANGE: TBD (PENDING EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)
REPORTS TO: CHIEF AND COUNCIL

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Chief and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is responsible for the overall planning, organization, directing and controlling of all programs and services with the Garden River First Nation. The Chief Administrative Officer functions within legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures and the Mission, Beliefs and Vision of the Garden River First Nation and contributes to the accomplishment of the strategic priorities.

DUTIES
- Achieving the objectives for the First Nation and providing direction through the application of policies & procedures and ensuring the on-going success of the administration of Garden River First Nation;
- Assisting and/or developing proposals for submission to funding agencies;
- Assisting and developing policies & procedures regarding the overall management of Garden River First Nation;
- Facilitate all administrative operations, ability to handle Human Resources, Government Affairs, First Nation Laws, regulations, and the policies & procedures;
- Ensuring that all reporting requirements of the various programs are made in a timely manner, both to the funding agency(if any) and Chief and Council through the presentation of oral/written reports;
- Appraising Chief and Council of correct channels to follow and of policies & procedures previously adopted;
- Establishing and maintaining appropriate lines of communication with Chief and Council, Garden River First Nation Staff, and First Nation Members; acting as a liaison with Chief and Council;
- Attending Council meetings and with the right to make observations and suggestions o the subjects under discussion (But not vote on the subjects);
- Execute work policies leading the ideation planning, implementation of new and existing terms and strategies directed by Chief and Council;
- Maintaining updated knowledge of governmental policies & procedures so that these may be implemented in the best interest of Garden River First Nation;
- Ensuring the Band Council Resolution's (BCR's) approved by Chief and Council are followed up on a timely manner;
- Overseeing the management and development of the Human Resources and Financial Resources in accordance with objectives and plans;
- Providing direction and guidance in the development of financial policies, guidelines and procedures to meet the requirements for financial control and accountability;
- Planning, organizing and directing all aspects of Human Resources within Garden River First Nation including work force planning, recruitment, selection, hiring, training, compensation, Occupational Health and Safety, Labour standards and staff relations;
- Perform other related duties as may be required and assigned;

- Required Four (4) year University Degree in Business Administration, a combination of education and experience will be taken into consideration;
- Required Five (5) year related experience in an organization of similar size at a senior management level;
- Experience in preparation of contribution agreements and reporting requirements;
- Ability to use good judgement in assessing difficult situations;
- Knowledge of workplaces, federally regulated organizations, organizational structure, and oversee resource allocations;
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- Excellent organizational skills, negotiation skills, time management skills, interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written;
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Internet, Email, Outlook);
- Must undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector prior to employment (At Applicant Expense)