Contract Executive Director

5 days ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

Background:
Based in Seabird Island, BC, the Sqewqel Development Corporation (SqDC) is the business arm of the Seabird Island Band. Our Board of Directors and a group of owned and operated businesses work together to build a successful corporation aligned with our culture. While we adopt modern business practices, we take great care to honor the ways of our ancestors who continually worked the land and lived in harmony with it for generations. Guided by our community, we weave our culture and traditions into our approach, ensuring our business focus falls in line with our Sto:lo values.


The SqDC is looking for an experienced on-site Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to organize and oversee the daily operations of our diverse business units. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent senior leadership skills by ensuring that our business is well-coordinated and productive by managing procedures and coaching our people.


Job Summary:
The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and so requires thorough knowledge of various company processes. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many operational activities. This individual must be an excellent leader who can discover and implement the most efficient and optimal ways to run the business.


The primary responsibility of the CEO is to ensure excellence in the efficient running of the SqDC operations and individual business units while facilitating the organizational systems and procedures to maximize profit growth.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for the overall performance of the SqDC individual business units (this includes but is not limited to our Trans Mountain Pipeline (TMX) related JVs, Partnerships, and related entities as well as our SIB Gas bar, SIB Real Estate entities and other related businesses.
  2. Supervise and conduct performance evaluations of all SqDC staff.
  3. Identify, maximize and optimize the procurement and business opportunities that Seabird Island Band currently has or could have regarding TMX’s pipeline development.
  4. Represent SIB values and beliefs in executive-level decision making to grow organizational wealth and in building a strong workplace culture for SqDC.
  5. Liaise with SqDC BOD, make operational activities decisions and assist in setting strategic goals for each of SqDC’s individual business units.
  6. Provide ongoing support for the leaders (Managers) of the diverse business units which belong to the SqDC, including setting performance guidelines, performance feedback, accountability measures, rewards and recognition, daily and weekly coaching and performance management (including disciplinary measures where necessary).
  7. Evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives regularly and apply improvements. Effectively communicate and implement these procedures through gaining buy-in and providing clear communication.
  8. Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resource allocation. Ensure procurement contracts are ethically sourced with top consideration given to companies owned by SIB or SIB band members. Outside of this parameter, quality and pricing is to be sourced from 2 or more companies. Procurement and purchasing must always be made in the best interest of SqDC.
  9. Oversee customer and client support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction.
  10. Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability and organizational wealth.
  11. Revise and/or formulate policies to ensure operational, financial and legislated compliance and ensure their implementation.
  12. Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors.
  13. Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  14. Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations based on the operation's needs. Work with SIB Human Resources and Finance, Procurement to ensure alignment and consistency in all policies and procedures.


Qualifications:

  1. B. Commerce/B. of Business Administration or a relevant field required; MBA will be a plus.
  2. Proven experience as a Chief Executive Officer or equivalent position.
  3. Extensive knowledge in procurement and business optimization with an emphasis on oil & gas and/or pipeline and infrastructure-related work.
  4. Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
  5. Proven track record in talent development and mentoring others.
  6. Outstanding communication and people skills.
  7. Knowledge of industry's legal rules and guidelines or the efficient ability to source this information.
  8. Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
  9. In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service etc.).
  10. Familiarity with MS Office and various business software/POS systems (e.g. ERP, CRM).
  11. Preference is given to First Nations applicants; however, other qualified candidates will be equally considered based on leadership experience and/or experience working with First Nations.
  12. Must be eligible to work in Canada.
  13. Must hold a valid Driver's License.


Experience:

  1. Senior Operations, Executive Management and Leadership: 10+ years (Preferred).

Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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