Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is recognized throughout BC and Canada as one of the best operated and respected First Nations Bands, located at the intersection of two major highways in Kamloops, BC. Being a self-governing First Nation organization with over 200+ employees, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is searching for a respected leader who can continue to positively move the organization forward.

Job Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) works closely with Chief and Council (Council or C&C) to keep the governance work of Council independent from the daily work of management and staff. The CEO provides leadership to staff and is responsible for implementing Council’s vision and goals for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS), working with partners and stakeholders to ensure opportunities for TteS are leveraged to secure its growth and sustainability. With major industrial commercial and residential projects underway, the CEO balances the developmental opportunities while maintaining a high level of service and support to members and C&C.

The CEO reports and responds to directives by Chief and Council, regularly communicates back to Chief and Council and leads staff with an organization wide vision and mission driven by Chief and Council. This position acts as a liaison and representative of TteS to various governmental and Crown ministries, agents, stakeholders, advisors and consultants in relation to the corporate interests of the TteS. The CEO interacts with a wide variety of Band employees as well as internal and external representatives within various levels of Tk’emlúps government and non-Band representatives including:

Chief and Council and Tk’emlúps Membership
Band committees and working groups
Other First Nation communities
Other stakeholders and special interest groups
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The key management functions of the CEO include:

Supporting Chief & Council
Recommending policies, by-laws and standards to C&C
Building and maintaining the TteS Administration
Making recommendations regarding lobbying and negotiations
Reports and collaborates with Chief and Council on a regular, basis and ensures critical pro-active and reactive transparent and accountable reporting on relevant initiatives.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Tk’emlúps bylaws and procedures.
Provides sound leadership, promotes and fosters a team culture with C&C, administration, Department Heads and business managers.
Provides leadership to plan business objectives and responsible for the fiscal management of the entire organization, including corporate entities.
Develops and establishes organizational policies and procedures to achieve strategic objectives, and coordinates operations between various divisions and departments.
Analyzes and identifies deficiencies within a risk management model to reduce potential liabilities to the Band.
Maintains high standards of operational performance and serves as a role model by promoting a positive professional public image of TteS.
Liaises between departments and ensures organizational health and safety strategies are aligned and implemented.
Maintains confidentiality on sensitive matters relating to affairs of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc.
Demonstrates a willingness and interest to become knowledgeable about Secwepémc customs and traditions and fosters a culture and environment conducive to and inclusive of the Band vision and values.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Development, Planning and Reporting

Ensures strategic and annual planning processes are in place.
Ensures financial and non-financial reporting requirements are met on timely and regular basis.
Takes a proactive role in formulating future strategic objectives for Chief and Council input, discussion and decision making within budget and policy guidelines.
Manages with optimum efficiency to achieve targeted results as per the strategic plan and to approved budget guidelines.
Authorizes the establishment of business entities and associated budgets, organization structures and staff positions within TteS and advises Board of Directors (BOD) of business entities.
Builds, promotes and maintains an extensive business and political network to support and realize TteS initiatives.
Strong knowledge of INAC, process for governmental decisions, with ability to decipher at a high level the first nations/ indigenous laws, etc.
Relationship Management
Develops and maintains an effective, efficient, credible and trusting working relationship with Chief and Council, Business Entity Boards/Advisory Committee, staff and all other stakeholders.
Directs and reports, recognizes and separates the administration and political protocols and procedures.
Inspires and empowers managers and staff to achieve TteS strategic business objectives.
Develops and maintains positive collaborative partnerships and networks with stakeholders to provide staff with effective and innovative lobbying strategies to effectively promote TteS interests.
Operational Management
Maintains an effective operational working relationship with Chief and Council and Business Entity Boards/Advisory Committees, staff and all other stakeholders.
Ensures that strategic initiatives are achieved on time and budget.
Analyses organizational reports and provides advice to Chief and Council for effective capacity development.
Provides leadership and direction to ensure the financial stewardship via financial and administration controls to maximize capacity for TteS and related Business entities for the TteS.
Implements effective project management principles and work plans, budgets, staff needs to ensure efficiency and effective completion of key projects.
Complies with all related laws and regulations while understanding the principles of self-governance.
Applies leadership and direction of all related TteS policies, procedures, bylaws, BCR’s and ensures compliance, initiates development of policies where necessary.
Liaises with legal and insurance professionals on behalf of the TteS and Business Entities and applies efficient and effective risk management practices to minimize liability.
Delegates authority and responsibility to TteS administration and business entity representatives and direct reports to conduct business and to negotiate to meet operational goals.
Leadership
Provides clear leadership, promotes and fosters an effective team environment to meet the needs of the TteS organization and membership taking into consideration the social, financial and organizational needs.
Strategic thinker who possesses effective change management skills and can lead with strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
Ensures the fair recruitment and performance of staff within the existing framework of Human Resources policies and procedures.
People developer and provides staff opportunities for professional growth.
Required Professional Certification, Education and Experience
Professional Certification, Education and Experience
Masters of Business Administration, CA, CGA, or CMA, is preferred with 10 -12 years of experience as Chief Executive Officer for similar size and complex organization, preferably in first nations governance.
Member in good standing with governing professional body
Experience in a dynamic environment with a high incidence of Economic Land and Community Development.
Proven success in the administration and management of Economic, Land and Community Development initiatives.
Awareness and experience with Indigenous history, legal rights issues and experience working on a wide range of resource management practices.
Knowledge of First Nations and non-First Nations taxation issues.
Skills and Abilities
Proven record of accomplishment in building profitable and sustainable enterprises in broad business sectors.
Proven and highly successful skills in strategic planning, management and collaboration.
Excellent negotiating skills with strong analytical abilities and viewed as a business strategist.
Working knowledge of provincial and federal government processes relating to Indigenous Affairs.
Ability to deal with political corporate and technical environments.
Ability to maintain effective and collaborative relationships to meet the needs of the organization.
Ability to provide strong leadership and clear direction to direct reports.
Ability to inspire employees towards high levels of performance.
Ability to manage a variety of projects within tight time lines.
Proven experience of successfully leading an organization consistent with the importance and responsibility of the position, with a personal commitment to organization excellence, honesty, integrity and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions.
Ability to protect the jurisdictional rights of the TteS while increasing capacity and exercising effective risk management.
Ability and interest to become knowledgeable about Secwepémc customs and traditions.
Ability and willingness to travel and to work after hours if required.
Key Competencies
Leadership

Demonstrates enthusiasm for the organization’s vision.
Motivates leads and empowers others to achieve the organizational goals.
Demonstrates a professional leadership style.
Relationship Management
Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with key stakeholders to accomplish organizational goals.
Strong cultural skills, knowledge of TteS title and rights, understanding the distinction of TteS compared with other first nation bands.
Problem Solving and Analysis

Ability to analyze complex policy issues and organizational issues and to provide sound leadership.
Strategy Formulation

Ability to formulate strategies to create new approaches in a changing environment.
Ability to translate strategies into strategic and operational activities.
Communication Skills

Ability to understand complex issues and use appropriate communication strategies to influence wide and diverse audiences.
Ability to actively listen, seek information, provide response rationale.
Understanding of Business, Government and Industry Processes

Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of governance issues, framework, and structures for both corporate and non-corporate entities (First Nations and other) and corporate processes.
Interpersonal Style

Has a personal commitment to organizational excellence, displays honesty, integrity and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions.
Maintains a positive presence, which commands respect from staff, council and other contacts.
Possesses resiliency, objectivity skills and remains calm and responsive under pressure.
Personal Organization

Strong time management and organizational skills.
Governance/ Management

Experience working with Chief and Council and corporate boards providing sound strategic advice.
How to apply:
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Deadline for the Job posting is Monday, September 11, 2017 to be received no later than 3:00 p.m.

Submit cover letter and resume
by email: CEOcareer@kib.ca by fax: 250.828.9847, or in person, at our Human Resources office:
#200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way, Kamloops, BC V2H 1H1.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.