Director of Facilities and Capital Projects

Posted 7 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Cranbrook, BC

Salary

dollar sign 111,671 to 148,121 per year

Job Description

About ʔaq̓am.

ʔaq̓am is a member Community of the Ktunaxa Nation (pronounced ‘k-too-nah-ha’). ʔaq̓am Organization exists for the Community. Externally, we are here to serve the Community, and internally, we are our own Community, comprised of different departments unified by our Vision, Mission, and Values. As a team, through our own roles and departments, the ʔaq̓am Organization works together to achieve our strategic plan – “ka kniⱡwityaⱡa ~ Our Thinking”, and continue to progress and move our Community forward.

ʔaq̓am is located in the beautiful, sunny centre of Ktunaxa Traditional Territory in the southeast corner of British Columbia. If you love the outdoors, the mountains, fresh air, and the sun, this is the place for you. We are here to work towards achieving ʔaq̓am’s Vision: “A vibrant, healthy community, speaking our language, governing effectively, and maximizing our lands and resources for the benefit of future generations and all living things, in a manner consistent with qanikitȼi (our values and principles).” Be a part of an excellent team, perform meaningful work that will realize long-term benefits, share in worthwhile accomplishments, celebrate successes, join in the camaraderie, build strong relationships and enjoy lifelong learning!

For more information, please visit aqam.net

About the Opportunity

The Director of Facilities and Capital Projects is responsible and accountable for leading the Facilities and Capital teams including all activities related to Housing, Community Infrastructure, Energy, Emergency Management, Equipment and Facilities. Located on our team in Cranbrook, BC, you will be responsible for Managing projects including the contracts, progress and quality monitoring and the overall valuation and monitoring of the department resources in alignment with ʔaq̓am strategic plan. Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to, policy development and administration, human resource management, management of formal plans, strategies, goals, programs and services, administration of funding agreements and contracts.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Facilities and Capital Projects Team including leading and supporting the direction of a team of professionals
Manages financial affairs of department including annual budgeting and monitoring
Acts as department liaison with Council, staff, contractors, government departments, private sector and other First Nation organizations
Supports and manages employee's day to day activities; distributing tasks and responsibilities based on urgency, resources required and community requests
Manages the community's assets and infrastructure utilizing best practices to ensure alignment with ʔaq̓am Values, Mission and Vision while also overseeing community capital projects

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More About You

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Management or Business Administration or other relevant field and will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar senior level role, supporting capital strategic projects and managing operations and infrastructure. Project management experience, grant writing and contract administration are required. A demonstrated knowledge of Ktunaxa/Indigenous people and Ktunaxa/Indigenous culture would be an asset. We are seeking a strategic, analytical thinker with a Community focused approach who will take the initiative to prioritize multiple projects with a high degree of ethics, confidentiality and integrity. You must have a clear Criminal Record and provide proof of such, as well as provision of a clean driver’s abstract and a Valid Class 5 license.

Salary will commensurate with experience from a range ($111,671 - 148,121) and includes a favorable benefits package and pension plan.

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry and ʔaq̓am encourages applicants to self-identify within your application.
Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About ʔaq̓am

We are a First Nations community, situated within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation. Discover more about our people, our stories, our business and our community. ʔaq̓am is a member community of the Ktunaxa Nation. As a community, we share many values – recognizing the importance of family, unity and co-operation, effective communication, love and kindness, respect, safety and security, inclusion, education and learning, healthy and balanced living – and take pride in our heritage, language and culture. We value natural law and practice stewardship of the land, water, animals, and plants. The vision of our Ktunaxa ancestors continues to guide us through traditions, customs, language, and beliefs. We strive to govern effectively and maximize our lands and resources for the benefit of all living things and future generations, in accordance with our values and principles. We recognize Ktunaxa rights and title. Our Band Council consists of a Chief and four Councillors, all elected through the Band’s own election process. ʔaq̓am members are employed in a variety of fields, including local government, hospitality, construction, transportation, tourism, forestry, and entrepreneurial pursuits. The ʔaq̓am administration operates a diverse range of programs and services, including the ʔaq̓amnik̓ Elementary school, ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare, ʔaq̓amnik̓ After School and Summer Programs, Community Education Services, Community Health, Economic Development, Lands/Natural Resources and Housing and Administrative services. These functions are operated centrally at the Band’s Administration Building. The ʔaq̓am Community has the largest population of all Ktunaxa Nation Bands and the largest land base, occupying 18,420 acres or 7,461 hectares in total. ʔaq̓am members work together to foster a vibrant, healthy community in which everyone has a role to play.