December 2019 WLCS EXEcutive Director
Responsible to
Witsuwit’en Language and Culture Society’s Board of Directors
Summary of primary job functions
This officer is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization. Implements policies established by the board of directors. Provides leadership, direction and guidance of WLCS’s activities.
Duties and responsibilities
General
· Acts as the spokesperson for organization
· Executes board-approved policies and attend board meetings
· Directs and oversees short and long-term strategic plans
· Maintains a competent and effective managerial staff
· Provides leadership to WLCS
· Ensures that appropriate salary and wage structures are maintained
· Delegates authority and responsibility to managerial staff
· Coordinates and directs employees as necessary
· Must have a proven record of proposal writing skills – proof of funding achieved would be necessary
Administration
· Hires, lead and supervise staff; conducts staff meetings
· Works with the Board of Directors
· Ensures compliance to minimum standards in accordance with all government legislation, regulations and guidelines
· Recommends to the Board changes to policies and procedures that would improve the organization
· Maintains an effective and cost-efficient office environment
· Develops, maintains, and up-dates job descriptions pertinent to WLCS
· Determines staff training and/or equipment needs
· Submits all information, reports and records as requested or required by law to appropriate government officials or the
board of directors
· Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives
Financial
· Maintains full awareness of the complete financial, statistical, and accounting records of the organization
· Ensures that operating results established in the annual budget are congruent
· Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial accounting and reporting
· Ensures the preparation of the annual budget for board approval
Qualifications
Holds a Degree in Business Management, Education or Social Work from a recognized educational institution and a minimum of 5 years experience. Knowledge of the society’s act and board structure is essential. Must have good working knowledge of the Witsuwit’en culture and history. ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Work hours: 20-25 hours/week to start, may increase depending on demand from client base.
Contact: (250) 877-2939 for more information. Submit cover letter and resume to finance@niwhkinic.org
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 31, 2020
Witsuwit’en Language and Culture Society’s Board of Directors
Summary of primary job functions
This officer is responsible for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the organization. Implements policies established by the board of directors. Provides leadership, direction and guidance of WLCS’s activities.
Duties and responsibilities
General
· Acts as the spokesperson for organization
· Executes board-approved policies and attend board meetings
· Directs and oversees short and long-term strategic plans
· Maintains a competent and effective managerial staff
· Provides leadership to WLCS
· Ensures that appropriate salary and wage structures are maintained
· Delegates authority and responsibility to managerial staff
· Coordinates and directs employees as necessary
· Must have a proven record of proposal writing skills – proof of funding achieved would be necessary
Administration
· Hires, lead and supervise staff; conducts staff meetings
· Works with the Board of Directors
· Ensures compliance to minimum standards in accordance with all government legislation, regulations and guidelines
· Recommends to the Board changes to policies and procedures that would improve the organization
· Maintains an effective and cost-efficient office environment
· Develops, maintains, and up-dates job descriptions pertinent to WLCS
· Determines staff training and/or equipment needs
· Submits all information, reports and records as requested or required by law to appropriate government officials or the
board of directors
· Develops and implements operational plans, policies, and goals that further strategic objectives
Financial
· Maintains full awareness of the complete financial, statistical, and accounting records of the organization
· Ensures that operating results established in the annual budget are congruent
· Ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial accounting and reporting
· Ensures the preparation of the annual budget for board approval
Qualifications
Holds a Degree in Business Management, Education or Social Work from a recognized educational institution and a minimum of 5 years experience. Knowledge of the society’s act and board structure is essential. Must have good working knowledge of the Witsuwit’en culture and history. ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Work hours: 20-25 hours/week to start, may increase depending on demand from client base.
Contact: (250) 877-2939 for more information. Submit cover letter and resume to finance@niwhkinic.org
CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 31, 2020
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June 2019 Summer Project Coordinator
If you enjoy working with Elders, are well-organised and have a strong interest in promoting Witsuwit'en language and culture, as health and wellness, please look at our most recent posting! CLOSING DATE: JUNE 24, 2019
If you enjoy working with Elders, are well-organised and have a strong interest in promoting Witsuwit'en language and culture, as health and wellness, please look at our most recent posting! CLOSING DATE: JUNE 24, 2019
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