Scope of the Position The Vice President, Construction Procurement (Nch’ú7mut), owns the strategic direction, financial performance, and enterprise-wide positioning of Nch’ú7mut Contracting Ltd as a sub-portfolio of Nch’ḵay̓’s Business Development function, with full P&L; accountability for the business unit. Operating on a 2–3-yearstrategic horizon, this role maximizes opportunities for construction and development-related companies,including Nch’u7mut Endorsed Business Registry (NEBR) members,to compete for and win large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across the private and public sectors. The role is a principal driver ofNch’kay’seconomic reconciliation mandate through industrial procurement, and isdirectly accountable tothe EVP, Business Development and Partnershipsfor the sub-portfolio’s strategic, financial, and reputational outcomes.
KeyAccountabilities Strategic Leadership and Direction: Develop and implement a 2–3-yearstrategic procurement plan for the Nch’ú7mut sub-portfolio, aligned with and materially advancing Nch’ḵay̓’s enterprise-wide corporate strategy and economic reconciliationobjectives.
Provide expert guidance and leadership to the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Identifyand evaluate emerging market trends and opportunities in industrial procurement.
Serve as the senior-level relationship owner for industrial procurement, building and maintaining high-stakes relationships with Squamish Nation Council, major industry and joint-venture partners, government and regulatory bodies, and project proponents.
Bid/Tender Process Management: Oversee the entire bid/tender process, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.
Provide expert advice and support to Nch’u7mut Endorsed Business Registry Members (NEBR) construction and development companies throughout the bidding process.
Develop and implement effective bid/tender strategies to enhance competitiveness.
Analyze and evaluate bid submissions, providing recommendations for award decisions on select Squamish Nation and Nch’kay construction projects.




Corporate Performance and Compliance: Ensure Nch’ú7mut’s operations adhere to all applicable corporate performance obligations and ethical standards.
Develop and implement robust procurement policies and procedures.
Monitor and report on procurement performance,identifyingareas for improvement.
Manage contract negotiations and administration, ensuring favorable terms for Nch’ú7mut and its clients.
Financial & Business Accountability: Own full P&L; accountability for Nch’ú7mut Contracting Ltd as a business unit, including revenue, cost, and margin performance against annual and multi-year targets.
Hold delegated capital and contract sign-off authority up to Board-approved thresholds, without requiring case‑by‑case pre‑approval within policy.
Own the sub-portfolio operating budget,allocatingresources across the procurement function to deliver strategic priorities.
Recommend strategic, investment, and major contract‑award decisions directly to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Team Development andLeadership: Recruit, train, and mentor procurement team members, providing direct leadership to a multi-tier structure including Manager(s)/ Director(s).
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, buildingleadership strength across the function of fosteringa collaborative and supportive team environment.
Own succession planning and organizational design for the procurement function, ensuring a durable leadership and capability pipeline.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the principal external face of Nch’ú7mut,representingNch’ḵay̓ at asenior/executive level withNch’kayBoard,Squamish Nation Council,industrypartners,and government stakeholders.
Ensure that Nch’ú7mut is represented correctly in all external engagements.




Lead high‑stakes, complex negotiations on behalf of Nch’ú7mut, exercising independent judgment on strategy and positioning.
Other Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.
Perform other duties asrequired.
Workingadditionalhours as required and within reason.
Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s six Guiding Principles (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).
What you bring: Minimum of 10 - 12+ years of progressively senior procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership or general management capacity with full P&L; or business-unit accountability, preferably in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
University degreein Business or Financealong with formal training in procurement,EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) certificationsuch asCEPC(Certified EPC Project Manager), PMI-CP (Project Management Institute-Construction Professional)or equivalent.
Robust understanding of the construction and infrastructure industry, including but not limitedto;market trends, regulationsand key players.
Comprehensive knowledge of the EPC bid/tender process, including proposal development, evaluation, and contract negotiation, and experience working for an EPC or through EPC contracts exceeding $30M.
Thorough knowledge of contract law anddemonstrateexperience negotiating and administering complex, high-value contracts.
Strong working knowledge of P&L; management and capital budgeting, with proven experience in a role carrying full business-unit financial accountability.
Demonstrated experience leading a multi-tier team, including direct leadership of managers or directors, across both public and private sector procurement.
Assets: Experience working with or within Indigenous communities or organizations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding.
Understanding of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation’s values, culture, and business objectives.
Knowledge of corporate governance principles and compliance requirements.

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📌 Vice President Industrial Procurement (British Columbia)
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