Associate Chief Executive Officer

First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority

Permanent Position

Associate Chief Executive Officer

Headingley (Winnipeg), MB Office

The First Nations of Northern Manitoba Child and Family Services Authority (Northern Authority) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of child and family services (CFS) to twenty-seven First Nation communities through seven mandated First Nations CFS agencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision and direction of the CEO, the Associate Chief Executive Officer will provide project, operational and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and via the CEO, to the Board of Directors, Stakeholder Advisory Committee, the Executive Committee as well as, directors, managers and administrative personnel across the Northern Authority. The Associate CEO takes initiative for planning, organizing and executing a wide variety of duties to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the Northern Authority. The Associate CEO will supervise and direct the Special Projects Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· MSW or BSW with at least five years of management/leadership experience. A related post-secondary degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

· Knowledge and understanding of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations.

· Knowledge of legislation, policies and standards in a post AJI-CWI environment and demonstrated experience in policy and program development.

· Knowledge of and ability to apply, the First Nations approach to the development of policies, programs and services for children, families and communities.

· Must be a collaborative, flexible team player who is challenged by working in a fast-paced environment and has the capacity to work independently.

· Excellent organizational, computer, problem solving, oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to speak Cree, Dene and/or Oji-Cree is a definite asset.

Conditions of Employment:

· Provide a satisfactory criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check prior to commencing employment.

· Valid Manitoba Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.

· Travel to northern Manitoba communities and around the Winnipeg area may be required.

· Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications and include two (2) professional references.

Deadline for Applications: June 28, 2021

Apply to:

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First Nations of Northern Manitoba

Child and Family Services Authority

Human Resources

200-300 Alpine Way

Headingley (Winnipeg), MB

Phone: (204) 942-1842

Fax: (204) 942-1858

“We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.”

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Reference ID: NA106

Application deadline: 2021-06-28

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $97,686.00-$108,542.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Healthcare Guidelines are followed

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 7 years (required)
• Child Welfare: 7 years (required)
• Executive Management: 7 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19