Director of Housing

About Us

With a history spanning over 14,000 years, our Nation is a vibrant community deeply rooted in the traditions and values of our ancestors. Located in the stunning Great Bear Rainforest, we are dedicated to the sustainable management of our rich natural resources and the preservation of our cultural heritage. We aim to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of our heritage, promote sustainable practices, and advocate for the rights and well-being of our community. Our services, including fisheries management, cultural tourism, and economic development initiatives, reflect our commitment to these goals. Through meaningful engagement, education, and empowerment, we strive to build bridges of understanding, preserve our ancestral knowledge, and inspire positive change for current and future generations. Our strong governance, led by the Heiltsuk Tribal Council, ensures that we continue to thrive. Work for us and join us in celebrating our rich history and contributing to a sustainable future where tradition meets innovation.

Our community members enjoy many modern amenities including a K-12 school, hospital and clinic, emergency responder services, local grocery store, day care, library, walking/hiking trails, boating, and local eateries and boutique stores. Enjoy the beautiful region and immerse yourself in community events throughout the year. For more information, please visit explore our website:

About the Opportunity

The key mandate of this position is to ensure the organization implements its short, mid, and long-range housing strategy to achieve its goals and objectives in relation to social housing and band housing and their related programs and services. The Director of Housing will develop and design services and programs to promote quality of place and quality of life for tenants and residents, as it relates to band housing and social housing. Programs and services include maintenance and renovations programs and services, tenant relations programs and services, collections programs, mortgage and insurance programs, and developing and implementing policies and procedures that support administering the department and relationship building with all stakeholders.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Housing will be responsible for overseeing all budget management responsibilities for the housing department, including special renovations projects, and will assist and support the HTC in guiding their fiduciary responsibilities it as it relates to operational housing budgets, finances, and forecasting. Working collaboratively with the Supervisor, the Director of Housing will monitor and ensure financial obligations are met, for compliance and reporting.

About You

You have experience working in social housing and property management, and you have an in-depth understanding about administrative control systems and structures necessary for social housing. You have a professional and diplomatic presentation and demonstrated experience working with planning, strategy, policy, administration, and your understand the interconnectedness of statutes and policy work. You have experience working at a senior level with a broad range of public funding programs. Your past successes keep you confident in taking on new challenges. You have a post-secondary education and are committed to advancing housing initiatives. Your competencies include:

• Building Partnerships
• Building Teams
• Financial Acumen
• Building Trust
• Developing Others
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Facilitating Change
• Strategic Decisions
• Leadership Disposition
• Leading Strategy
• Interpersonal Ability

Your Essential Skills Include

• Experience working in social housing and property management, or related field of work.
• Budget planning and budget management skills, and reporting.
• Deep understanding of social housing issues faced by tenants.
• Proven executive leadership experience, ideally within a First Nation or Indigenous housing context.
• Exceptional project management and organizational change leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team that includes administrative staff and maintenance workers.
• Demonstrated experience and diplomacy working with high-level political, legal, and community leaders in complex and sensitive governance matters.
• Understanding of social policy and emerging trends in housing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Excel).
• Strong facilitation, public speaking, and community engagement skills.
• Diplomacy in pressure situations with calm, steady demeanor; builds positive relationships with all.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings; professional verbal/written communication.
• Identification and resolution skills; strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Satisfactory completion of a police information check (criminal records).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

The following are considered assets:

• Social Housing Management Certificate Program.
• Experience reporting to boards and funders.
• Knowledge of the Heiltsuk Nation's laws, history, culture, and governance structures is a significant asset.
• Experience with Xyntax software.

We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences including cultural, academic, work, and lived experience. We encourage those who closely match the qualifications listed to apply.

About the Total Rewards

The base compensation is an annual salary of $90,000 to $120,000, based on education and experience. In addition to professional development opportunities, other benefits include:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan
• Four Weeks Holidays
• Pension Matching
• Two Weeks Winter Break
• Subsidized Housing
• One-for-one time off in lieu
• Relocation Allowance
• Provincial and Federal General Holidays
• Annual Travel Allowance
• Eight Days Family Responsibility Leave
• Annual license and membership fee coverage
• Eighteen Days Medical Leave

This posting will remain open until the role is filled. The rate offered to the successful incumbent is pending certification(s), skills, experiences, knowledge.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are contacted, this indicates our interest in learning more about your qualifications and does not guarantee an interview will be scheduled.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 36 months

Pay: $90,000.00-$124,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bella Bella, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you understand that this role is located on Campbell Island on the west coast of British Columbia in Bella Bella?
• Do you have experience working in remote communities?
• Do you have experiences working for First Nation's organizations?

Experience:

• senior executive level, in accounting and finance,: 10 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (preferred)

Work Location: In person