Project Coordinator

**Project Coordinator - FNFAO Reunification Home ~ Competition # 2024-116**

**Category: Full-Time Permanent**

**Closing Date: November 14, 2024
**Position Summary**

Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the Project Coordinator is responsible for seeking a safe, accessible, and affordable property to establish a Reunification Home for First Nations families involved in the Child and Family Services (CFS) system. The Project Coordinator will develop a business plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the project by working with the First Nations Family Advocate Office (FNFAO) Senior Housing Manager.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Actively seek and identify property and funding opportunities to establish a Reunification Home for First Nations families.
- Write, edit, and develop a comprehensive business plan to establish a Reunification Home on behalf of the FNFAO within the established timeline.
- Manage scope of work for the project including tracking timelines, objectives, and deliverables.
- Meet with FNFAO staff to gather key information on the needs of First Nations clients.
- Convey economic and social research and concepts clearly and effectively, supporting the need for safe and affordable housing.
- Identify potential risks and create mitigation plans for establishing a Reunification Home.
- Prepare presentations for First Nations leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Liaise with community organizations and partners to coordinate future service delivery for families.
- Examine potential business opportunities that would further enhance the capacity of the Reunification Home for the benefit of families.
- Conducted and/or developed assessments to create an effective budget to sustain long-term housing support and additional in-house programming at the Reunification Home.
- Support and inform the development of an Operation Plan including preparing policies and procedures for the Reunification Home once secured.
- Perform work in a culturally responsive manner that is consistent with the FNFAO.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- College certificate, diploma or degree in business administration, business management, project and/or operations management, finance administration, social services, urban planning, or urban studies or a closely related field.
- A minimum of five years experience in project management and proven ability to complete projects according to the scope, budget and timeline outlined.
- Demonstrated competence with program coordination, including but not limited to training, public speaking, facilitation, collaboration, detailed program planning and timely implementation.
- Experience working with First Nations.
- Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, treaty and inherent rights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
- Adherence to standard office practices, procedures and confidentiality.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel upon request.
- Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Clear Child Abuse Checks.

**Human Resources**

**Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs**

**14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3**

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.