Chairperson

**Portfolio**:**
- Crown-Indigenous Relations

**Organization**:**
- First Nations Infrastructure Institute

**Position title**:**
- Chairperson

**Type**:**
- Full-time

**Salary range**:**
- $254,000.00 - $298,800.00/Year

**Location**:**
- To be determined by the Board of Directors

**Application Review Date**:**
- January 20, 2025

**Opportunity number**:**
- J1124-1199

The First Nations Infrastructure Institute is an Indigenous-led shared governance organization established under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act. It is designed to support Indigenous communities and organizations to plan, procure, own and manage infrastructure assets on their lands. It provides its clients, including First Nations and Indigenous entities, with access to tools, processes and systems needed for sustainable infrastructure development. The First Nations Infrastructure Institute aims to build and enhance the capacity of its clients to deliver and manage their own infrastructure efficiently and effectively. It operates with the ultimate goal of improving Indigenous infrastructure outcomes and, more broadly, Indigenous and non-Indigenous socio-economic conditions.

The Board of Directors consists of 10 directors, including a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The Board of Directors elects a Vice-Chairperson from among the directors.

The Chairperson is the Chief Executive Officer and has supervision over, and direction of, the work and staff of the First Nations Infrastructure Institute. The Chairperson is responsible for ensuring the Institute’s strategic objectives are met and for providing leadership in formulating and advancing the Institute’s vision, mission, and values. The Chairperson provides expert guidance and leadership, evaluating potential projects, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities. The Chairperson works closely with the Chief Operating Officer to coordinate and delegate management responsibilities as needed.

**Diversity and Official Languages**:
We are committed to providing a healthy and accessible workplace that supports one’s dignity, self-esteem and the ability to work on one’s full potential. With this in mind, all appointees will be expected to take steps to promote and maintain a healthy, respectful, inclusive and harassment-free work environment.Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language.
- To be considered, please ensure that the information provided in your curriculum vitae and cover letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the following requirements:_

**Education and Experience**:

- A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and / or experience;
- Experience working with First Nations (public, private or not-for-profit First Nations organizations) or working in or negotiating on behalf of First Nations;
- Experience asserting or implementing Indigenous jurisdictions or in supporting Indigenous community decision processes related to implementing a new power or jurisdiction;
- Experience in building and maintaining strong teams and demonstrated business acumen (e.g. in financial management, risk management, and human resources management);
- Experience in transparent and collaborative engagement with senior levels of government and management in a complex public policy context;
- Experience in one or more of the following would be considered an asset: Indigenous infrastructure, infrastructure project management or delivery of infrastructure projects;
- Working in or with federal, provincial or municipal governments or self-governing nations (public servants or elected officials);
- Negotiating service or infrastructure agreements between First Nations and local governments;
- Leading a First Nation legislative or institutional proposal to federal or provincial governments.
- If you move on to the next stage of the selection process, the following criteria will be assessed:_

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, including the role, mandate and governance of the First Nations Infrastructure Institute and other related legislation;
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound governance and contemporary business practices;
- Knowledge of political and public policy environments and processes;
- Knowledge of key public policy issues affecting First Nations;
- Knowledge of First Nations governments, cultures, societies and economies;
- Superior communication skills and the ability to act as a national spokesperson and manage communications with a variety of sta