Mistahi Sipiy Child and Family Services (MSCFS) is seeking an Executive Director to join our team. The Executive Director position is central to the successful operation of Mistahi Sipiy Child and Family Services Inc. and reports to the Board of Directors. This leadership position requires excellent interpersonal skills, management expertise, strategic and financial planning abilities. The Executive Director works in close collaboration with the Board of Directors and leadership of Big River First Nation. The Executive Director ensures mandates, policies and standards are met as well as appropriate procedures and systems are put in place to meet the needs of children and families. The Executive Director is a resource to the Board of Directors in the decision-making and development of policies and is overall responsible for the day-to-day operations.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to)

• Assists the Board of Directors in policy development, coordination, and application.
• Establishes appropriate administrative policies, services, structures, controls, and reporting systems for the efficient and effective performance of Child and Family Services to be provided and standards by which delivery will be evaluated
• Preparing and ensuring budgets and reports are administered within Boar d­ approved guidelines
• Advocates to ensure sufficient funding at the provincial and federal level
• Ensures accountability of expenditures exists in yearly audits
• Maintains official records and documents, and ensure compliance with regulations
• Determine staffing requirements for organizational program delivery
• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review
• Monitor legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to company operations
• Provide leadership to subordinates to enable them to make decisions and cope with challenges; plan organize, assign, delegate, and prioritize work
• See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization
• Selects, assigns, directs, and evaluates the performance of subordinate executives and managers; oversees management development and training programs.
• Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is being made, and that corrective action is taken if necessary.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to all staff.
• Delegate specific responsibilities as required with respect to the day to day operations
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure effective management within the agency so that its programs and services are efficiently administered.
• Other duties as required by Board of Directors

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
• Knowledge of Ministry of Social Services (MSS) policies and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) policies
• Knowledge of family trauma in family systems
• Knowledge of Big River First Nation’s culture, lands, and Cree language

• Ability to organize, delegate, supervise and coordinate staff members and programs
• Able to make decisions under pressure
• Able to work effectively on computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc)
• Able to work individually and part of a team
• Must have excellent reading and writing skills for reporting

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) year University Degree in Administration/Social Work or related discipline

• Five (5) years’ work experience in Child Welfare and Supervisory Role

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Maintain a clear Fit for Duty Test

• Maintain a clear Criminal Check and a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Maintain a Class 5 Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle
• Maintain Confidentiality – must sign an Oath of Confidentiality annually
• Preference given to Aboriginal Ancestry under E-96 of the Human Rights Code

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Office Location: Big River First Nation, SK
• Working non-standard hours (on-call, holidays, evenings, and weekends) is required
• Travel is required
• High stress workplace due to tight deadlines and heavy workloads
• Exposure to trauma informed content as it relates to Child Welfare

 

Send Applications to Tricia Whitefish, Human Resource Manager by:

Email: triciaw@mscfs.ca

Fax: 306-724-1223

Applications must include: Resume, References, Cover Letter, Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Check, and Driver’s Abstract

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