Band Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

**Position Title**:Band Manager***
**Location**:Sarnia, ON
**Duration**:Permanent
**Posting Closes/Deadline**:March 2nd, 2023
**Tentative Interview Date(s)**:March 8th & 9th, 2023

**Scope of the Position**

Reporting to Chief and Council, the Aamjiwnaang Band Manager will oversee all operations of the Band. The
Aamjiwnaang Band Manager will ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way,
ensuring that all decisions and actions meet the relevant legislation, policies and procedures. He/she is
responsible for all financial transactions, programs and services created and implemented by Band Council,
and all staff.

The Aamjiwnaang Band Manager is responsible for managing all Band operations and services including but
not limited to; Administration, Finance, Public Works, Community Services, Social Services, Education,
Housing, Lands Management, Environment and Health Services. He/she also acts as liaison between other
government agencies and departments, private industry business and any other individuals, groups or
agencies operating in the community. The Aamjiwnaang Band Manager must ensure that anyone conducing
business or programs in the community is responsible to the Band, any and all legislation, policies and
procedures, and Band and community members.

The Aamjiwnaang Band Manager must provide records and documents to the relevant governments and
agencies, when requested. He/she must also ensure that all business and operations are conducted in a
responsible, confidential and ethical way.

**Purpose of the Position**

Aamjiwnaang Band Manager is responsible for the management, administration and delivery of all Band
programs and services in order to ensure that the needs of Band Members are met in a reasonable, effective
and efficient manner.

**Responsibilities**

1. Manage all operations for Aamjiwnaang
- Ensure that all Band operations are conducted within relevant legislation policies and procedure
- Coordinate development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs
- Supervise equipment and facility use and maintenance
- Ensure filing and record keeping systems are established and maintained

2. Manage financial operations
- Be familiar with all budget and funding requirements
- Be familiar with all government financial legislation, policies and procedures
- Coordinate the preparation of the budget
- Must be knowledgeable with generally accepted accounting procedures
- Ensure monthly financial statements and reports are completed
- Review all monthly financial statements
- Establish and ensure internal financial controls

3. Manage and supervise Band Staff
- Recruit and hire staff
- Ensure proper staff evaluations are conducted in a timely manner
- Monitor training and development of Band staff
- Initiate corrective action when necessary

4. Manage the delivery of Band programs and services
- Develop proposals for program funding
- Ensure program funds are expended appropriately
- Establish and maintain program policies, procedures and standards
- Evaluate the effectiveness of program and program delivery

5. Coordinate community development activities
- Be familiar with the community development plan
- Assist in coordination and implementation of the community development plan
- Evaluate the community assessment as required
- Research potential funding, programs and projects as required

6. Provide Band Council support and administration
- Coordinate Band elections
- Coordinate operations in the Band Office
- Attend all Band Council meetings and other meetings as directed by Chief and Council
- Prepare the agenda, information and resources for Band Meetings and Band Council Members
- Maintain and circulate minutes of Band Council Meetings
- Act as a liaison between Band Council and Band Members
- Ensure that all Band Council business is conducted with relevant legislation, policies and
- procedures- Facilitate the exchange of information between Band Council and Band Members
- Convey Council decisions to the public
- Work with Council to develop a strategic plan.

7. Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Requirements
- Post-secondary Education in Business/Finance or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years working with/for a First Nation community
- Minimum of 5 years experience with staff supervision
- Exceptional technical ability using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet research
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), customer service, organizational,
- analytical, problem solving and research skills, ethics and cultural awareness- Experience using a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) (ADP) is an asset
- Valid Class “G” driver’s license and reliable vehicle to use between office locations

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

**Knowledge**

The Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

- Financial management and generally accepted accounting princip