Manager, Governance Policy

WHITECAP DAKOTA FIRST NATION
**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - MANAGER, GOVERNANCE POLICY & IMPLEMENTATION**
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Whitecap Dakota First Nation’s Governance Policy and Implementation Manager will oversee the implementation of Whitecap Dakota First Nation’s (WDFN) self-government agreement implementation plan, applicable policies, and negotiations. They will lead WDFN’s participation in the Implementation Committee and will be responsible for on-going monitoring of WDFN Governance procedures and processes.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
The following duties **ARE NOT **intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. In accordance with standards of the
Whitecap Dakota First Nation and reporting to the Director of Self Government, the Employee will:
▪ Oversee the negotiation process for Self-government implementation

▪ Coordinate and manage the implementation of WDFN’s self-government agreement implementation plan, and applicable policies

▪ Lead WDFN’s participation on the Implementation Committee as provided in the Governance Agreement

▪ Provide research, operational support as requested or required for the implementation process

▪ Work with WDFN legal counsel in drafting WDFN laws (Codes, Acts and Policies)

▪ Work with WDFN Executive in determining legislative priorities for developing new laws

▪ Work with WDFN Council and the Self-Government Director in the operations of the Whitecap

Governance Advisory Committee in the development of WDFN Laws

▪ Support Governance Department financial management including preparing budget submissions, managing specific budgets, and preparing reports.

▪ Deliver presentations to WFN staff and outside delegations

▪ Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Self-Government

**Education and Experience Requirements**
▪ Degree or graduate degree (preferred) in public policy, administration, or law

▪ Seven (7) to ten (10) years experience working in governance, preferably First Nations governance

▪ Demonstrated experience on policy work and projects

▪ Demonstrated budget management, including preparation of proposals, reporting on funding, budget development and tracking

▪ Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively

▪ Strong organizational and project management skills

▪ Strong communications skills, including writing

**Salary**: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitecap, Sk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Governance or Public Policy: 7 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)
- Dakota (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-15