We're Hiring!

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Position Term:  Contract, One Year (with opportunity for extension)

Location:             Remote 

Starting Date:   Flexible - ASAP

Reporting To:    Board of Directors

Closing:                December 8/23 (or until position is filled)

The National Assembly of Remote Communities is a new First Nations led organization intended to create a unified voice on issues of unique concern to remote communities such as funding for child and family services, health, education and community safety. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The objective of the Executive Director (ED) is to collaborate/work with a new board of directors to establish a strategic vision and work plan in order to grow the National Assembly of Remote Communities (NARC) into a leading national organization committed to the issues vital to Indigenous communities. The ED is responsible for overseeing the administration and strategic plan for the organization. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and governance

• Manage and coordinate activities and operations of NARC
• Ensure the operating plan and expenditures reflect the priorities established by the Board
• Establish and manage business plans, budgets and expenditures
• Administer Board of Directors meetings and communications
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the Board of Directors (and community leaders / chiefs / elders / organizations )
• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
• Provide leadership, support and direction to staff

Organizational Visibility and Effectiveness

• Focus on needs of remote communities and building relationships within the communities being served
• Communicate the vision of NARC at local and national levels
• Oversee all communication, marketing channels and messaging
• Represent the organization externally
• Travel for meetings, conferences, community outreach as required

Additional duties and responsibilities in line with the organization’s strategic plans and per the direction of the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

The successful candidate will possess a university degree in business, administration, or a related field and ten+ (10) years of leadership in First Nations administration or advocacy OR an equivalent combination of education and experience including:

1. Experience working for, or with, a Board of Directors or similar governing body
2. Experience in managing people, projects, finance and accounting, budgets
3. Experience in research design and analysis
4. Experience in marketing and program development
5. An understanding of First Nations and their socio-economic, cultural and political environment 

Complete your legacy! If interested, please start by applying here and attaching your cover letter and resume.