Executive Director

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About Selkirk First Nation The Selkirk First Nation is a recognized government that has many of the authority and responsibilities of both territorial and municipal governments. The Selkirk First Nation has a growing population of approximately 740 citizens, with 40% residing in Pelly Crossing and the remaining 60% spread across the Yukon and Canada. They are dedicated to becoming a self‑sufficient and self‑governing community while preserving their rich history, culture, and traditions.

About The Executive Director Reporting to Chief and Council, the Executive Director is the most senior management position in the Selkirk First Nation (SFN) organization and serves as a support to the Community. The Executive Director is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic priorities of Chief and Council and for achieving the goals and objectives of the SFN Government. This position provides management oversight and is responsible for the successful delivery of Selkirk First Nation administrative services, operations, programs, and services to SFN citizens.

Key Leadership Accountabilities

Attend all meetings of the Council, review and approve all Council agendas and materials prior to meetings, and ensure that Chief and Council are provided with thorough briefings.

Work closely with Chief and Council and Senior Council Advisor to identify long‑term and short‑term goals, objectives, and strategic priorities, and develop the SFN Government’s multi‑year strategic plan(s) and annual implementation plans.

Work collaboratively with the Administration on related strategic objectives of Chief and Council.

Provide verbal and formal written updates on strategic planning activities to Chief and Council as requested or as scheduled, including implementation assessments and performance measurements.

Communicate effectively with Chief and Council, Committees of the Council, community members, SFN staff/employees, First Nations organizations and funding agencies in a timely, responsible, and professional manner.

Lead the several Management Committees, oversee the financial planning and management of SFN’s financial resources, budgets, investments, and ensure that resources are appropriately allocated and properly used as authorized and intended, designing and adjusting budgets to meet Chief and Council goals, objectives, and strategic priorities.

Oversee the development of SFN legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, directing and monitoring the development of drafts; recommending final approvals; and directing implementation and compliance/enforcement.

Ensure issues of serious, urgent, or otherwise important nature relating to the SFN organization, the community/membership or involving SFN programs and services are brought to the immediate attention of Chief and Council when necessary.

Serve as one of the two main points of communication between Chief and Council and the organization.

Administration, Operations, Delivery of Programs and Services

Supervise, direct, and work collaboratively with the Department Directors, particularly with respect to the inclusion and implementation of Chief and Council strategic priorities in departmental work‑plans across the SFN organization.

Serve as chair of the Senior Management Team and schedule regular and special meetings to enhance teamwork, review strategic priorities, and receive progress updates on Department programs and services.

Oversee administrative services, operations, and delivery of SFN programs and services and perform quality assurance reviews to identify gaps and areas for improvement.

Liaise with the Director of Human Resources on serious personnel complaints/issues, organizational capacity development, and organizational design/structure, ensuring that Personnel Policies and Procedures and Safety (OH&S) Policies and Procedures are developed, implemented, and enforced.

Ensure that mandatory reports are completed in a timely fashion.

Exercise conflict‑resolution and mediation techniques to promptly deal with internal and external complaints, and conduct or arrange independent investigations where necessary.

Ensure that SFN Departments are taking full advantage of funding proposal opportunities to enhance programming, services, capacity, and infrastructure.

Recommend SFN contracts‑for‑service.

Ensure that systems and processes are in place to keep abreast and informed of all SFN programs and services, community needs, and legal/regulatory issues.

Review regular Strategic Plan Reports and Strategic Management Performance measurements to evaluate implementation progress with regards to strategic priorities and identify problems, issues, or concerns.