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Director of Community Infrastructure

2 weeks ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

**Position Summary**

The Director of Community Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, development and implementation of projects, new builds, maintenance and delivery of community infrastructure. We are seeking a Director of Community Infrastructure to ensure our community infrastructure meets the needs of present and future generations while upholding environmental stewardship and cultural integrity.

Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Community Infrastructure is responsible for budgeting, planning, resource allocation, land stewardship, and service delivery in alignment with community needs and organizational goals. This role involves overseeing capital and maintenance plans, directing teams and ensuring compliance with regulations and funding agreements. The Director fosters a positive work environment in an empathetic and compassionate manner and promotes a culture of continuous improvement to enhance service quality.

**This is a one-year term contract with the possibility of extension.**

**What you’ll do**

**Leadership and Vision**:

- Lead with humility, respect, and cultural awareness, supporting the overall health of Sq'éwqel through strong fiscal and operational practices.
- Nurture a supportive, kind, and safe work culture that reflects the teachings of our Elders and the needs of the people we serve.
- Build relationships grounded in trust, shared purpose, and collective wellbeing.
- Participate actively and collaboratively in the Director’s Team, ensuring that the Finance and Operations areas support and reflect Sq'éwqel’s strategic and community goals.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in the stewardship of funds.

**Strategic Leadership & Planning**:

- Provide guidance and direction for the successful operations of the following areas: Capital Projects, Housing, Facilities, Public Works, Emergency Preparedness, Lands, Custodial and Venue Operations.
- Align departmental plans, services, and procedures with Sq'éwqel’s cultural teachings, strategic direction, and the needs of community members.
- Lead in a way that is trauma-informed, culturally safe, and community-centered.
- Support and implement emergency and preparedness planning, ensuring safety and access to services during times of crisis.
- Develop and implement long-term community infrastructure plans that align with community priorities, sustainability goals, population growth, and community needs.
- Advocate for funding opportunities and manage budgets to support community infrastructure projects and services.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of community-centered strategic and operational plans.
- Ensure departmental practices are aligned with evolving laws, regulations, funding requirements, and community needs.
- Provide high-level forecasting, briefings, and reports to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief and Council, and other stakeholders.

**Team Leadership & Capacity Building**:

- Oversee full-scope personnel management for departmental staff, including but not limited to:

- Directing a departmental onboarding strategy;
- Overseeing performance management;
- Addressing workplace concerns, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment for all staff;
- Managing time-offs, absences, and overall staff well-being, promoting a balanced and respectful workplace culture;
- Assessing gaps in departmental needs to develop new positions to meet the needs of services;
- Support professional development opportunities for team members;
- Lead and mentor a team of staff and contractors, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment;
- Uphold workplace safety and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensuring employees receive thorough orientation, including department-specific training.

**Housing & Facilities Management**:

- Oversee the maintenance and development of community rental housing, ensuring safe and healthy living conditions for tenants.
- Support housing policies that prioritize equitable access to housing solutions.
- Manage public buildings and facilities, ensuring they are well-maintained and accessible for community use.
- Responsible for ensuring that operations and maintenance schedules are planned and adhered to, and that systems are in place for unforeseen events and issues.
- Preparing and overseeing the implementation of operations, maintenance manuals and schedules on existing infrastructure to ensure that all work performed by the department and building subcontractors meets or exceeds the safety standards specified in the BC Building Codes.

**Essential Services & Environmental Stewardship**:

- Ensure efficient and sustainable management of our lands, water, wastewater, and sanitation systems.
- Implement environmentally responsible infrastructure practices that respect the land and traditional teachings and in alignment with Land Code.
- Oversee emergency planning, emergency r