• Assist in developing our community while honouring our heritage
• Receive a $120K-$140K annual salary, including accommodations + utilities, relocation assistance, and benefits
• Make a true difference to the vibrant community of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation
  

About the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation

We refer to ourselves as both the Dzawada’enuxw and the Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw. The outside world and the Government of Canada see us as four tribes, however we have always been One People. This we know from our origin stories, and from generations of intermarriage, co-habitation, and respectful shared resource use. 

Our community in Ukwanalis Village is alongside the breathtaking Gwa'yi (Kingcome) river on the mainland, within a glacier-fed river valley that is surrounded by towering mountains across from the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Located approximately 290 km northwest of Vancouver, our rich land full of diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, is accessible by private boat, water taxi, scheduled freight service, and charter float plane.

For more information about the Dzawada'enuxw First Nation, please visit our website. 

About the Opportunity

The Dzawada’enuxw First Nation (DFN) is looking for a full-time Interim Band Administrator to join our team in Kingcome Inlet, BC. This position is offered as a 6-month to 1-year contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.

Reporting to the DFN Council, the Band Administrator will oversee all operations of DFN, ensuring that decisions and actions align with policy and accepted practice. A key focus of this role is driving the goals and objectives set by DFN Council on behalf of the Nation, ensuring they are implemented and reported on through the Strategic Planning process. With the Nation experiencing significant growth, including a rising population and an emphasis on housing repairs, new builds, and community infrastructure, the Band Administrator will play a central role in leading and managing these development projects. Current initiatives include the construction of a new helipad, a new community building, and numerous renovation projects, which requires strong project management skills and the ability to guide projects from planning through completion.

The Band Administrator is also the primary administrative contact for government agencies, privately owned industries, and other groups operating within Dzawada’enuxw traditional territory. This includes ensuring all reporting and contractual requirements are met across operating and administrative areas, integral to securing ongoing funding. In addition, the Band Administrator must ensure that all business and operations are carried out in a responsible, confidential, and ethical manner.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the annual DFN Administration Office and its department’s budgets
• Working with the Finance Administrator, Finance Committee, and DFN Council to prepare and review financial statements, budget adjustments, and controls
• Managing, overseeing, and pursuing funding management and development opportunities
• Overseeing human resources, including recruitment, performance management/evaluation, training and professional development, and monitoring delegated HR responsibilities carried out by departmental supervisors
• Providing monthly reports on programs and operations 
• Reviewing and recommending changes and/or improvements to facilities, services, programs, and policies
• Communicating on behalf of the DFN with: other First Nations, organizations, agencies, and federal, provincial, or municipal officials or departments
• Publishing DFN Council programs and policies; advising and counselling individual DFN members on programs and policies
• Ensuring the proper maintenance, use, repairs, and occupancy of DFN buildings, equipment, and assets
• Ensuring capital projects are funded adequately and work is performed within budget, standards, and deadlines
• Ensuring DFN bylaws are followed in all operations, decisions, and community matters

For an extended list of responsibilities, please click here.

More About You

To qualify, you will need a degree, diploma, or certification in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience, along with at least 5 years of related experience within an Indigenous and First Nations community.

Knowledge and experience within the following categories are required to succeed in this role:

• Governance
• Finance
• Human Resources
• First Nations knowledge and culture
• Content creation and management (e.g., reports, presentations, briefing materials, and formal correspondences)

As our ideal candidate, you are a motivational leader with strong management abilities, experienced in conflict resolution and mediation, and capable of working independently with sound judgment and effectiveness. As this role is deeply connected to community matters and requires collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, you will bring outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. You demonstrate integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, along with solid computer proficiency and effective records management skills.

About the Benefits

As a valued member of DFN, you can look forward to a competitive $120K-$140K annual salary, evaluated on skills and experience, plus the following:

• Accommodations and utilities included
• Relocation assistance
• Extended health and dental benefits package
• Pension plan
• Vacation pay 
• Travel allowance in and out of the community 
• Live and work in one of the most stunning places in the country!

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!