AN SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER Dasiqox Senior Advisors [Governance Advisor; Stewardship & Planning Advisor] Full-time equivalent, 1-year contract (extension dependent on funding) an is an initiative of Xeni Gwet’in and Yunesit’in (Tsilhqot’in communities) to steward and protect shared territory, culture, lands and waters. This flagship IPCA (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area) builds on a rich history of bold, strategic, innovative Tsilhqot’in leadership, Dasiqox Nexwagwez?team is seeking someone to join us with experience, energy, and the ability to independently produce high-quality work while engaging collaboratively with a diverse team.

The Senior Program

Manager provides senior-level program development, management and support for this Indigenous-led initiative, (service/relational leadership) across all Dasiqox program areas. This role is responsible for managing program operations, coordinating the collective work of the team, and liaising between Tsilhqot’in leadership, technical staff/contractors, and Makeway Charitable Society.

The Senior Program

Manager role includes co-facilitating Indigenous governance processes and programming, while attending to and implementing strategic priorities. This includes overseeing staff/contractor work, managing program-level budgets and finances, ensuring funder compliance and reporting, and overseeing deliverables across multiple projects.

The Senior Program

Manager also works collaboratively as part of a team to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations, funders, and a growing network of communities and allies, while supporting Tsilhqot’in leadership in relationships with other Indigenous communities and governments.

The Senior Program

Manager ensures Dasiqox initiatives reflect and practice the values, vision, principles, and culture of Yunesit’in and Xeni Gwet’in communities, while coordinating across the broader Tsilhqot’in Nation and external partners. This position requires strong and demonstrated experience in service leadership, governance support, interpersonal qualified relationships and team-building, program management, financial management, and communications, with the ability to navigate and facilitate complex, multi-party and cross-cultural relationships. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS [40% TIME] Facilitate and support Indigenous governance and decision-making processes to direct and guide the Dasiqox initiative, team, program areas,



and Manage and coordinate overall program, operations and projects – including program-level budgets, finances, and funder compliance/reporting – to oversee and track finances and deliverables across program areas and Provide management, mentoring or guidance to other staff and contractors as appropriate to support effective project delivery, and work with Tsilhqot’in community coordinators to support capacity development of junior team Oversee communications, including newsletters, websites, social media, and implementation of communications Synthesize direction from leadership, working collaboratively with the core Dasiqox team and taking direction from senior advisors to co-develop and implement strategic and operational plans across program Strengthen and co-manage funder relationships; manage and engage in fundraising, grant development and Work with leadership and senior Dasiqox team members to collaboratively develop the internal capacity of Dasiqox as an initiative – to strengthen resilience, sustainability, and the realization of Tsilhqot’in vision and principles for Represent Dasiqox externally, building partnerships and networks with allies and Facilitate communication between Leadership, core staff, contractors, and other parties (TNG, MakeWay) as Liaise across internal and external positions, communities, and Develop and maintain information management and communications for Dasiqox Graduate level degree or equivalent in experience and competency, in a relevant field (e.g., Indigenous studies, community planning, governance, environmental/resource management) plus minimum 5 years senior management experience in program or project Proven experience managing projects, budgets, finances, grants, and compliance.

Demonstrated success managing, supervising, and mentoring staff and/or contractors and teams in cross-cultural Solid facilitation skills and experience supporting Indigenous-led governance and collective processes,



while also functioning Familiarity working with Indigenous communities and ability to respectfully engage with leaders and knowledge Proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing willingness to travel to remote Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as Desired Qualities Respectful relationship-builder with cultural sensitivity and understanding of Indigenous cultures and circumstances in Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills which support and advance the Tŝilhqot’in vision while navigating challenging political processes and public debate Self-motivated and self-directed, yet committed to building collaborative, strengths-based teams and Self-reliant and comfortable driving and camping in remote and back country Sense of humor and emotional intelligence. Regular travel to Tsilhqot’in communities (especially Xeni Gwet’in and Yuneŝit’in), often Travel to Williams Lake and urban centres (Vancouver, Victoria). Preference for candidate willing to relocate to Williams Lake, BC or closer to Tŝilhqot'in communities Participation in ceremonies, community events, and Office/remote desk work, including meetings, communications, and document Provides own equipment (computer, phone, outdoor supplies), office space, and transportation (vehicle).

Could include option for remote and/or contractor arrangements Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including extended health, vision, and dental, starting on your first day of employment. Tŝilhqot’in National Government 1729 South Lakeside Drive Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9 We encourage Indigenous candidates to apply MakeWay is made up of two legal entities – MakeWay Foundation and MakeWay Charitable Society. MakeWay Charitable Society is an operating charity that houses 60+ environmental and social change projects across the country, also known as the Shared Platform .

As Dasiqox is a project on MakeWay’s Shared Platform, the selected candidate will be an employee of MakeWay. Dasiqox and MakeWay are strongly committed to equity and creating a diverse workplace community. We strive to reflect the diversity of our society on our teams and to provide a respectful workplace and equal working opportunities for all employees and applicants.

We welcome and encourage applications from the communities we serve and for all qualified applicants to apply. This role is for a current vacancy and Dasiqox does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

📌 Senior Program Coordinator - Full Time / À Temps Plein (Williams Lake)
🏢 Tŝilhqot’in National Government
📍 Williams Lake