Director of Facilities & Capital Projects
Job No:
AQAM202326
Location:
Cranbrook, British Columbia
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!
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.
