Director, MMIWG & the Resiliency Lodge

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: National Capital Region

Your Impact

The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) represents First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and non-status women, girls and gender-diverse people. NWAC is an aggregate of Native women’s organizations from across Canada and was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1974.

This exciting opportunity aims to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people in Canada and around the world.

General Duties

Provide support and advice on development of strategic policy to NWAC and will manage, support and coach the policy staff;

Responsible for all of the unit’s operations including advocacy and proposal and project and program development as well as programs offered through the Resiliency Lodge and its day-to-day operations;

Work collaboratively with the Senior Director of Policy and Government Relations for overall operations and strategic planning for the Unit as well as the CEO as programs and operations are being developed for the Lodge;

Work closely and collaboratively with all NWAC units to develop policy responses to the historic and contemporary issues impacting Indigenous women and girls and the 2SLGBTQQIA communities;

What We Value

We value diversity, sharing, adaptability and a willingness to learn.

How We Work

Our team is organized to maximize collaboration, information exchange, as well as efficiency. We will be looking at various approaches to organize our teams and foster a great workplace environment, and as such we are open to hearing about your experiences and ideas to ensure we achieve our team objectives as efficiently as possible.

Criteria

Education and Experience Requirement

University degree in the area of policy, law, social sciences or other related studies or equivalent lived experience working on Indigenous issues will be considered;

Minimum of 10 years’ experience working with NGOs, organizations, interest groups and government, agencies or business/corporate entities;

Minimum of 4-5 years’ experience in a managerial role;

Experience in managing a diverse workforce;

Relevant experience working or volunteering with Indigenous peoples, groups, or organizations is an asset; and,

Relevant experience working or volunteering with Not-for-Profit organizations or corporations is an asset.

Key Skills and Knowledge Requirements

Strong knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and internationally, their cultures, histories and traditions;

Understanding and knowledge of Indigenous issues, and norms and standards relevant to promotion and protection of Indigenous women’s rights;

Knowledge of key issues impacting Indigenous women and girls in Canada and internationally;

Knowledge of government systems and bureaucracy with regards to funding, politics, public policy and legislation;

Knowledge of strategic and operational planning and program review;

Knowledge of leadership and management principles and practices;

Some understanding of social policy (including violence prevention and impacts, housing, etc.); and,

Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English;

Strong research and analytical skills;

Ability to supervise a large team and develop a strong team work environment;

Ability to carry out culturally-appropriate gender-based analysis (training will be provided);

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Ability to apply sound judgment and make decisions within the area, often on short notice;

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and organize work effectively and under pressure;

Ability to conduct research in cooperation and consultation with the NWAC Provincial/Territorial Member Associations and with diverse stakeholders;

Ability to facilitate meetings; and,

Ability to carry out research, analyze data, and advance effective advocacy and communication strategies, in partnership with other policy units, under the supervision of the CEO;

Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines;

Bilingualism is an asset.

This position is available only to women of Indigenous ancestry.

(Section 18 of the Human Rights Code of Ontario)

Please self-identify.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations will be provided at all stages of the hiring process. We ask applicants to make their needs known in advance.

Please submit resume and covering letter to: [email protected]

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