Job Description

Manager of Gwich'in Services

Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC)

Based in Inuvik, Northwest Territories

A rewarding opportunity exists for you as Manager of Gwich'in Services with a progressive Indigenous corporation that is working to reclaim its inherent right to Self-Governance. Take the next step in your career and enjoy small town living, with one of the best landscapes North of 60. This is an exciting leadership and hands-on role that combines your passion in working directly with Gwich'in participants and a wide range of stakeholder groups across the Gwich'in Settlement Region.

Established in 1992, the Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) is an Indigenous organization that represents Gwich'in Participants from the Mackenzie-Delta region of the Northwest Territories. Its vision is to be a culturally vibrant and independent Nation that is environmentally responsible and socially and economically self-reliant. Its mission is to protect and advance Gwich'in interests through quality work, collaborative approaches, and good governance to improve the lives of its residents while preserving the language and culture of the Gwich'in. GTC employs about 35 people.

PURPOSE

Responsible for leading and overseeing the delivery of programs and services for Participants to the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (GCLCA) for the Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) and provision of support to the Designated Gwich'in Organizations (Gwich'in Councils) and where required, Renewable Resource Councils (RRCs).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Department Management

• Prepare and recommend annual budget and workplan in collaboration with Chief Financial Officer and other relevant internal stakeholders.
• Administers all program funds and operational funds for the Department in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership, guidance and direction ensuring that programs are being fully promoted, utilized, and maintained in a manner that meets the needs of Participants to GCLCA (Participants).
• Provide direction, motivation, and supervision of staff in their responsibility areas, development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and evaluation of performance.

Managing GCLCA Enrolment

• Maintains and oversees policies and procedures to ensure Participants are enrolled properly with the GTC.
• Supervise maintenance of the Enrolment database to keep current.
• Assist Participants, resident in the Gwich'in Settlement Area or elsewhere, in the timely access of applicable benefits and resources whether provided by GTC or other government agencies.
• Upon request, provide individual and/or consolidated Participant information and other affiliated information to the Leadership Team and/or Grand Chief upon request.

Administering support for Gwich'in Councils

• Oversee provision of core funding to and reporting from the Gwich'in Councils.
• Maintenance and where required, update or development, of By-laws, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency amongst all Gwich'in Councils.
• Act as a liaison with capacity building and orientation programs.

Delivery of GTC Annual General Assembly

• Lead coordination of the Annual General Assembly for the GTC with various internal staff members and host Gwich'in Council.
• Prepare and develop required budget and work with GTC Leadership Team to seek required approval(s).
• Conduct an annual 'lessons learned' exercise to improve upon the delivery of the Annual General Assembly year over year.

Provision of Required Reporting

• Maintain monthly expenditure and budget variance reports for the Department. Prepare internal summary memorandum for review of the GTC Leadership Team and if required, the GTC Board of Directors, for additional funding requirements.
• Report on Departmental and project budgets as requested by the GTC Leadership Team and required by program funding agreements.
• Assist the Finance Department in the review and preparation of responses required to develop the annual audited financial statements of the GTC.

Additional Duties

• Serve on various committees or Boards, both within GTC and outside agencies to help ensure the provision of quality and coordinated services for Participants at a local, regional, territorial and/or federal level.
• Coordinate special events for the GTC as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership - self-starter with the ability to research analyze and evaluate alternatives and develop recommendations, typically in a briefing memorandum format. Includes the ability to develop and impart direction and policy development both internally within the organization and to a broader audience.

Proposal Identification & Development - develop and maintain an understanding of the various programs and funding sources available to assist with meeting GTC's mission and vision. Seek and advocate for funding opportunities for GTC and where required, prepare, and submit funding proposals to access this funding.

Fiscal Management - create and manage the Departmental budget. Oversee contribution agreements/contracts and ensure Departmental records are maintained securely and confidentially for legal, operational, and historical reference purposes.

Communication - including the ability to represent the GTC calmly, respectfully, and assertively and advocate for the interests of the Gwich'in. Ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders across all levels of government and a wide variety of stakeholders. Demonstrate tact, discretion, integrity, adaptability, and ability to properly deal with confidential and sensitive information.

Organization - excellent organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and thorough preparation is essential.

Mentorship - considered by staff and colleagues to be a positive and supportive coach and mentor who works to ensure staff have the skills and abilities to do their jobs, sets out clear objectives, removes roadblocks, provides counsel and advice when required and evaluates performance effectively.

Logistics - ability to work in a cross-cultural environment. Significant travel is required to remote GSA communities and within Canada (approx. 10-12 times per year).

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five (5) years experience in Territorial, Indigenous or Federal government as a coordinator, officer, or advisory position;
• Fluency in English;
• A University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field;
• Direct supervisory experience;
• Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Office operating environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Note), Email, Database applications and Internet;
• A valid Class 5 Drivers License; and,
• Experience in consultation and stakeholder engagement.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding and a working knowledge of the GCLCA and ability to analyze and interpret legislation, policies and procedures;
• Fluency in the Gwich'in language;
• Experience in customer or member service in the public or Indigenous sectors, ideally in a cross-cultural setting; or,
• Working knowledge of land claim and self-government agreements negotiated throughout Canada;

Preference will be given to candidates who are Participants of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.

Apply on the GTC website at www.gwichintribal.ca no later than October 28, 2022.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with.