Chief Executive Officer

Company description

Kitselas Development Corporation (KDC) is the economic arm of Kitselas First Nation. KDC’s mandate is to help Kitselas First Nation build healthy and prosperous communities through business.

KDC aims to identify and develop business opportunities within and around the Kitselas Traditional Territory. KDC works closely with the private sector, governmental agencies and non-government organizations to promote and pursue Kitselas economic development and diversification. This can be in the form of cooperative agreements, joint ventures and other appropriate measures.

KDC’s goal is to create employment and training opportunities for Kitselas members as well as members of other nearby First Nations. We also want to reinvest profits in our Nation to further economic growth and diversity.

Job description

As a visionary, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is directly responsible for the health
and performance of the organization, the success of its operations, and strategic
planning. Internally, the CEO will focus on the ongoing improvement of the
organizations business model to ensure maximum productivity and revenue.
Externally, the CEO will establish key long-term relationships with business partners
that enhance the organizations profitability and market position. This individual will
also provide financial leadership by managing budgets and monitoring long-term
strategic fiscal plans.
Job Duties

• Develop an effective multi-year strategic plan with the board of directors,

once approved, tactically implement it via an annual operating plan and
budget.

• Collaborate fully with all of the Kitselas First Nation entities to help further the

nation’s interests in any related manner.

• Provide leadership for strategic business development and key corporate

planning issues on major business decisions.

• Assist the Finance Department in managing project budgets, forecasts, and

long-term financial plans; ensure corporate adherence to annual budgets.

• Report to the Board of Directors on the company’s status against, and ability

to meet, its strategic and operational objectives. Meeting monthly and
annually. Day-to-day communication with the Board of Directors will be
through the Board Chair.

• Delegate, communicate, and collaborate with departmental leaders to

control spending, budgeting, reporting, and operational excellence.

• Establish and maintain key relationships with strategic business partners, such

as suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and so on.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with municipal,

state/provincial, federal, and First Nation government agencies, as well as
professional organizations such as consultancy firms and auditors.

• Facilitate and oversee any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure an

effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities.

• Help determine resource allocation among business units and/or

departments.

• Ensure proper reporting structure within and between all business units

and/or departments.

• Keep the Board of Directors informed about business activities, potential

threats, opportunities, and recommended actions at pre-scheduled or
special meetings.

• Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is

being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.

• Monitor legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to

company operations.

• Meet regularly with department heads/business unit leaders; facilitate

resolution of issues/problems between business units and/or departments

Requirements

• University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance; an MBA, CPA or CMA

designation is preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience within a medium-to-large organization in

progressively more responsible positions.

• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivation of

employees.

• Demonstrated ability to manage key constituent relationships, including

customers, business partners, government agencies, and so on.

• Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal

and external challenges or obstacles.

• A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization.
• Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business

finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships.

• Sound understanding of risk management.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management in general, including

personnel policies, practices, and procedures.

Application deadline: 2021-07-09

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Vision care

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• work: 4 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• class 5 license (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No