General Manager, Community Services

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Líĺwat Nation is a progressive First Nation whose traditional territory encompasses Whistler and Pemberton, BC. With a membership of over 2,200 people, approximately 1,650 of whom live in the community, the Líĺwat Nation is the third largest First Nation in British Columbia. The Nation is striving towards self-determination for, and by, its citizens by continuing to exert control over its Traditional Territory and resources. With economic development focused on land and resource management, Líĺwat Nation is building the economic foundation for a sustainable community by exploring opportunities in retail, forestry, agriculture, energy projects and construction.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the General Manager, Community Services is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight Health and Healing, Community Social Services, Ts’zil, Language and Culture, Community Programs, and Community Development. The General Manager, Community Services work in collaboration with staff and leadership to maximize, diversify, and provide quality services to Lil’wat citizens. The position has direct responsibility for strategy development and delivery, program and operational oversight as well as financial and resource management.

This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for a community services professional who is dedicated to developing and maintaining relationships with members of the Líĺwat Nation community. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, working across government agencies and an appreciation for the Líĺwat Nation culture, values, traditions, and language. administration of strategies, plans and policies as well as the implantation of related programs, services, and operations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in public or local administration with at least five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position. A bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, or other related discipline, is preferred. an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

The hiring salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 annually.

CONTACT DETAILS

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Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with Líĺwat Nation, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.