Director, Business

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.
For more information, visit />JOB PURPOSEUnder the supervision of the Dean, Community, Health, Trades & Apprenticeships, the Director, Business, will lead the development and delivery of Mamawi for SNP, a landmark five-year Indigenous-led initiative funded by the BHP Foundation that aims to transform entrepreneurship, business, and accounting education for Indigenous learners in colleges and institutes. Concurrently, the Director, Business will work in collaboration with Mamawi partners: CICan, NVIT and SIIT to develop a national strategy that takes into account regional/community needs and cultural differences.
Guided by a Governing Circle of Indigenous Institute leaders, the Director will ensure that Mamawi is implemented in a way that upholds Indigenous protocols and knowledge systems. The Director will be an ambassador for SNP and will need to build and maintain positive relationships with the Indigenous communities, post-secondary partners, industry leaders, government and international bodies.
The Director is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, learners, stakeholders, and the community;

contributing to aculturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESStrategic Initiatives and Innovation 25%
Evidence based Mamawi program development Contributing to high-level analyses and responses (“white papers,” “shadow reports,” position statements, etc.) of inter alia, policy documents, legislation, regulations, and position papers, produced by public and private sector entities, relevant to Indigenous education and educational environments;

Advocating forincreased resources and recognition by preparing formal responses to government consultations, engagement, and pre-budget submissions;

Develop the Strategic plan and Support revisions to the plan;

Other related duties as required
Program Management 25 %
Develop project plans, schedules, assemble resources, monitor, and reporting on progress;

Identify and manage risks and issues - reporting to the Dean and Mamawi Governance Circle, as requested;

Maintain process and project management records;

Develop and managebudgets, as required;

Develop an approved annual work plan and corresponding budget for the efficient and effective discharge of all tasks and activities;

Other related duties as required
Leadership 20%
Initiate stakeholder relations;

Provide and maintain open communications pertaining to strategic initiatives, innovation and advancement;

Represent SNP’s vision, mission and purpose and the Mamawi initiative in all discussions and negotiations with external partners, government and corporate officials, and current and potential funders/donors;

Monitor strategic initiatives;

Participate and maintain a supportive environment conducive to learning and working at SNP;

Other related duties as required
General Administration 15%
Maintain a database of SNP’s Mamawi stakeholders;

Maintain records of stakeholder meetings and discussions;

Conduct an environmental scan and gap analysis, Political, Economic, Social, Technological (PEST and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis;

Maintain records of all research and analysis;

Maintain contact with funders and relevant governments;

Know, understand, uphold, and follow SNP’s policies, processes, and reporting requirements, and support the collaborative development and effective implementation of new and emergent policies and processes;

Know, understand, uphold, and follow Mamawi policies, processes and reporting requirements, while supporting the collaborative development and effective implementation of new and emergent policies and processes;