Overview

The Director of Operation is a dedicated, highly organized and experienced individual who would not only work collaboratively with the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) Council but would also welcome the challenge of playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of the day to day activities of the organization.

The Director of Operations that has been created to meet the changing needs of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) Council as it changes away from the administrative decision-making and transitions towards developing a strong governing council for the membership of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit.

The Director of Operations will oversee all operations and is responsible for the management, administration and delivery of all the First Nation's programs and services are in order to ensure that the needs of the First Nation's Members are met in a reasonable, effective and efficient manner.

This position has the authority of setting directions and work plans within the overall administration and budgets. On matters related to new practices, policies, procedures and broad guidelines are given and approved by the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Council as a whole.

Responsibilities

The Director of Operations has been given full authority to manage day-to-day administrative affairs.

The Director of Operations reports to the elected Chief of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation).

Director of Operations Executive Limitations

With respect to operating with the Delaware Nation Administration, the Director of Operations shall not cause or allow any practice, operational circumstance, activity, or decision that is either irresponsible or in violation of professional ethics.

Assets may not be inadequately maintained, unnecessarily risked, or unprotected. Actual financial conditions and performance shall not incur jeopardy or compromise the Council's Results & Priorities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

· Financial management and generally accepted accounting principles

· Human resources management

· Program management and delivery

· Program evaluations

Skills

Team leadership and management skills
Strategic planning skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Decision making skills
Negotiation skills
Effective communications skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

University degree in Business Administration preferred
College diploma in Public Administration or management related program preferred
College diploma in Human Resources, a definite asset

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of proven administration with leadership experience in the management of a First Nation/First Nations organization or First Nation agency

Knowledge

Through knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and requirements as related to financial management
Of government and financial policies as related to First Nation business activities

Other

Valid driver's license and reliable insured vehicle
Must be able to travel
Must be flexible to attend evening and/or weekend meetings
Must be willing to verify proof of recent criminal reference check

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Candidates interested in this position are asked to submit:

A cover letter
A resume
3 letters of references- 2 work related and 1 character

Please address your application package to the attention of:

Chief

Delaware Nation Administration Office

14760 School House Line

R.R. #3

Thamesville, Ontario

NOP 2KO

Marked: CONFIDENTIAL - Director of Operations

Deadline: All applications will be received until position is filled

*NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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