Job Description :

Associate Executive Director (NCTR) - Level I (EMAPS) New Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time 35.00 hours/week Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Salary Range: $46.12 - $83.02 per hour ($83,942.48 - $151,096.46 per annum) Proposed Start Date: January 9, 2023 Trial/Probation Period: 1820.00 work hours For more information, please contact: Lisa Thompson 177 Dysart Road 204-474-6069 or lisa.thompson@umanitoba.ca

Responsibilities :

- Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures and the decisions of the Governing Circle - Advises and supports the Executive Director on issues, change management and administrative matters. - Coordinates any necessary supports to major fundraising initiatives. - Coordinates with Unit Leads to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. - Develops an effective project reporting template for projects and initiatives. - Support the Executive Director in implementation and evaluation of NCTR's Strategic Plan. - Ensure that all NCTR operations have the capacity needed and are oriented to fulfilment of the Strategic Plan. - Ensuring effective functioning of the Governing Circle and Survivor's Circle. - Supporting the timely recruitment of Governing Circle and Survivor's Circle members as well as Elder Advisors. - Maintaining up to date by-laws.

Qualifications :

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT). MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING: - Masters level or advanced degree is required, preferably in Law. EXPERIENCE: - Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience, primarily in First Nations/Métis/Inuit organizations in a policy, programming, research, administration, or negotiation, or leadership role, is required. - Experience with resources and financial management is required. - Previous administrative experience in a relevant environment is essential. - Experience in strategic planning, development and implementation is essential. - Previous academic administrative experience will be an asset. - Experience in identifying and developing partnerships to secure funding will be an asset. - An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Must have a full and complete understanding of the impact of colonization and the legacy of the residential schools on Indigenous Peoples in Canada and be passionately committed to de-colonization actions, and education and training to mitigate the stereotypes and myths applied to Indigenous Peoples. - Must have the ability to provide effective guidance, mentorship, leadership and delegation. - Excellent leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required. - Strong multi-tasking, time-management and organizational skills are required. - Proficiency with various software applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn additional programs required. - Strong problem-solving skills required, as well as being able to foresee upcoming situations and take initiative in handling them. - Ability to foster strong communications flows is required. - Ability to deal effectively and professionally with all levels of staff, students and the public required. - Knowledge of University policies and procedures in accounting is an asset. - Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Additional Information :

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.