Pehdzeh Ki First Nation

Box 56 Wrigley, NT X0E 1E0
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Band 756

Senior Administrative Officer-SAO/Band Manager

FullTime,PermanentPosition

PositionSummary

Pehdzeh Ki First Nation is looking for a Senior Administrative Officer. Reporting directly to Chief and Council, the Senior Administrative Officer (SAO) leads the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of the overall management and day-to-day operations of Pehdzeh Ki First Nation. The SAO ensures overall fiscal responsibility, and oversees the delivery of effective programs that meet the needs of the Pehdzeh Ki community and its citizens. This position is the primary liaison between Chief and Council and the Administration, and leads the Management Team and staff in operationalizing and implementing the strategic direction set by Chief and Council.

PRIMARYRESPONSIBILITIES

LeadershipandOperations:

Overseesalloperationsandprograms,includingAdministration,Finance,Health,Lands,Education,SocialProgramsandEconomicDevelopmentfortheFirstNation.AlsooverseasoperationsforPehdzehKiContractorsLtd.Ifaboardisnotestablished.

Provides guidance and mentoring to employees and for succession planning and works to resolve issues between staff or with community members

Ensures Pehdzeh Ki's programs and operations meet municipal, provincial and federal legislation, as applicable.

Oversees Human Resources for the organization, including policy, workforce planning, employee relations, recruiting & selection, performance management, employee development, and occupational health and safety

Leads the Management Team to ensure a healthy and productive work setting, where employees work together to achieve individual, departmental and Pehdzeh Ki First Nation goals.

FinancialOversight:





UltimatelyresponsibleforPKFN'sfinances,includingannualbudgetpreparation,overallfinancialand costcontrols,financial managementand accountability,and ensures financial risks aremitigated.

Overseesandadministersall contracts

WorksincollaborationwiththeFinanceManagertoprovideregularfinancialreportsandupdatestoChief and Council

Ensuresthatallreportingrequirementsaremetforexternalfunders

ChiefandCounci:

SupportsCouncilinthedevelopmentofPehdzehKi'sstrategicplanandgoalsRespondstoCouncilrequestsforinformation

AttendsandprovidesadviceandinputatCouncilandCommitteemeetings

Makesrecommendationsto Councilfor amendmentsto existing policy and developmentofnew policy,where required

Providesreports andrecommendationsforchanges or improvementsto programsand services,infrastructure,capitalprojectsandhousing

EnsuresallBandCouncilResolutionsanddocumentsareproperlyexecuted,recordedandfiled.

CommunityRelations:

BuildsandmaintainspositiverelationshipswithPKFNcitizens

Assistsmembersandrespondstotheirinquiries/requestsanddelegatesasappropriate, toensuremembersreceivetimelyresponses

ExternalRelations:

Explores,reviewsand pursuesfundingstreams

Developsandmaintainsrelationshipswithfederal,provincial,andmunicipalgovernmentsandotheragenciesandorganizationsinthebestinterestofPKFN.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS,KNOWLEDGE&EXPERIENCE;

- DegreeinBusinessManagementorrelatedfieldisrequired
- Minimum10yearsofprogressivemanagementpositionswithinanIndigenousorganizationisanasset
- Excellentbusinessandfinanceacumenwiththeabilitytoanalyzesituationsandmakesounddecisionsand/orrecommendations
- Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,aswellastheabilitytomakeeffectivepresentations
- IntermediateproficiencylevelinMicrosoftOffice.
- RespectforPehdzehKiFirstNationculture
- Satisfactorycriminalrecordcheckanddriver'sabstract
- Class5driver'slicense

The job requires relocation to Pehdzeh Ki First Nation's community of Wrigley, Northwest Territories. PKFN will provide a residence, less living expense fees and damage deposit. Relocation assistance and use of PKFN vehicle while employed can be further discussed.

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📌 Senior Administrative Officer-SAO/Band Manager (Wrigley)
🏢 Pehdzeh Ki First Nation
📍 Wrigley