Job Description

About k?ik????m (Kwikwetlem) First Nation

k?ik????m First Nation are a distinct BC First Nation whose traditional territory centres on the Coquitlam Lake Watershed and the surrounding areas. k?ik????m draw our name "Red Fish Up the River" from a run of sockeye salmon that once flourished in the Coquitlam River and Coquitlam Lake prior to the construction of the Coquitlam Dam. Our name reflects the strong connection our people have always had to our lands, and the river and lake at the heart of our traditional territory. The traditional language of the k?ik????m people is h?nq?min?m, previously Downriver Halkomelem. Our people descended from Elders who were renowned as spirit and winter dancers, skilled canoe builders, and master sturgeon and salmon fishers. The Nation is committed to building a strong, self-governing Nation that honors our rich culture, language, and history and is based on ancient Coast Salish laws and protocols. Today, as in the past, we are guided by the teachings of our ancestors to be stewards and guardians of our lands and water for past, present, and future generations.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Community Infrastructure will oversee, plan, administer, manage, and deliver all Housing, Public Works, and Emergency Management for k?ik????m First Nation.

Job Responsibilities

All assigned duties and responsibilities related to infrastructure, capital projects and emergency management.

Design, implement, and sustain management systems in support of the department

Track and manage departmental performance on budget, scope, and scheduling activities in relation to the KFN strategic plan

Plan and ensure emergency services run effectively

Participate as a member of the senior management team by attending meetings, developing organizational strategic plans and goals, and assisting the team with various projects

Engage in community land use planning, identify housing, public works and emergency management needs and help develop work plan for new community projects.

Create requests for bids, receive quotes, review applications, resumes, and investigate references.

Develop contracts and create MOUs.

Create annual plan for housing, public works, and emergency management.

Identify health and safety concerns and structural issues.

Participate in Community Awareness Program Plan, emergency management, coordinate and facilitate workshops, community meetings, represent housing at community membership forums.

Research funding, create proposals, acquire quotes, prepare reports, manage data for evaluations.

Planning and reporting as required, writing updates and newsletter articles.

Monitor and manage budgets.

Review and approve graphics and presentations for the community, and any social media postings

Coordinate training for staff, leadership and tenants where necessary

Communicate with stakeholders- governments, financial agencies, other First Nations and First Nations Organizations, etc

Supervision of the Community Infrastructure Staff:

Manager of Community Infrastructure

Housing Coordinator

Maintenance Supervisor

Housing Assistants - Youth

Education, Skills, and Experience

A Certification in Emergency Management, Business and/or Financial Management, Property and/or Housing Management, or a combination of education and working experience.

Experience working with construction and maintenance, development, building processes, asset management, emergency management

Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Fire & Building Codes, Canada Labour Codes, Occupational Health and Safety and Health Regulations, Service Agreements, etc.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, great problem-solving ability, negotiations and conflict resolution

Experience with MS Office Suite tools and various other software programs

Must be able to work as a team member.

Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and good judgment.

Must be able to operate effectively and show initiative in an environment where there is at times minimal supervision.

Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of the information and use discretion, tact, and diplomacy when addressing sensitive issues.

Job Competencies

Collaboration & Teamwork

Interpersonal relationships

Perseverance & Resilience

Accountability & Results Oriented

Customer Focus

Authenticity, Transparency & Integrity

Other requirements

Valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and the ability to travel from time to time.

Overtime, weekend, and evening work as may be required from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $95,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person