Director, Indigenous and Northern Communities

1 week ago

Ottawa, Canada The Conference Board of Canada Full time

The Conference Board of Canada is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. Simply put, we deliver insights that help leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Director to lead our fast-paced and growing Indigenous and Northern Communities (INC) knowledge area at The Conference Board of Canada - the country’s foremost applied research organization.

INC’s research and convening agendas tackle complex issues from multiple perspectives. The team uses a multidisciplinary, mixed-methods approach to address a range of themes and topics that target northern and remote socioeconomic development and Indigenous reconciliation. Key focus areas include Indigenous self-determination; economic and labour market development; institutional capacity development; corporate-Indigenous relations; Indigenous finance and management; community resilience; infrastructure development; education, skills and training.

This position will contribute to delivering on INC’s research and convening agendas. The role will also provide direction to, and oversight of, INC’s various lines of business, including its multi-stakeholder, custom, and field-based research initiatives. In addition, the position will play a key role in delivering on the work of our Future Skills Centre - a collaborative initiative that brings together representatives from public, Indigenous, private and academic organizations from across the country.

We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role.

**About the Role**

**Leadership Responsibilities**
- Work closely with Executive Team lead in providing vision and leadership in advancing and growing the portfolio.
- Ensure sound strategic orientation with the ability to executive and deliver results.
- Successfully execute on strategy to achieve goals.
- Meet annual revenue, operating and stakeholder impact targets.
- Manage and continue to build the team, which includes 2 Principal Research Associates, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
- Demonstrate the values of the organization in all interactions with employees, internal and external stakeholders.
- Successfully execute on business development objectives through the growth of our portfolio of clients, expanding our market share, and identifying and implementing new opportunities.

**Operational Responsibilities**
- Oversee and lead research projects of varying size, scope and complexity, with a focus on high quality, impactful projects and results.
- Contribute to INC’s and the Conference Board's body of knowledge by supporting on the publication of briefings and reports.
- Communicate effectively with senior leaders across the organization.
- Effectively translate complex research results into clear, key messages for senior executives and decision makers.

**Financial Responsibilities**
- Demonstrate sound financial management.
- Collaborate with the Executive Team lead and other members of the senior management team to anticipate, identify, develop and secure short, medium and long-term opportunities.
- Meet team’s annual revenue and operating targets.
- Secure funding for custom research projects.

**About You**

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Solid understanding of the key opportunities, challenges and issues associated with northern and remote socioeconomic development and Indigenous reconciliation.
- Master’s degree and/or PhD in one or more of the following: Indigenous studies, development studies, sociology, public administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum of ten years of similar experience in a consulting or professional, customer focused environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven success in managing a team of professional staff.
- Ability to communicate research findings to senior executives.
- Proven success with business development, including the capacity to identify and implement new growth opportunities.
- Demonstrated success in the development and delivery of strategic goals and objectives.
- Extensive network of contacts with thought leaders and key national and international peer o

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