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’ḵay Ì’ s Business Development function, with full P&L; accountability for the business unit. Operating on a 2–3-year strategic 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 of Nch’kay’s economic reconciliation mandate through industrial procurement, and is directly accountable to the EVP, Business Development and Partnerships for the sub-portfolio’s strategic, financial, and reputational outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership and Direction:

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- Develop and implement a 2–3-year strategic procurement plan for the Nch’ú7mut sub-portfolio, aligned with and materially advancing Nch’ḵay Ì’ s enterprise-wide corporate strategy and economic reconciliation objectives.

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- Provide expert guidance and leadership to the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture.

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- Identify and evaluate emerging market trends and opportunities in industrial procurement.

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- 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:

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- Oversee the entire bid/tender process, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices.

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- Provide expert advice and support to Nch’u7mut Endorsed Business Registry Members (NEBR) construction and development companies throughout the bidding process.

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- Develop and implement effective bid/tender strategies to enhance competitiveness.

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- Analyze and evaluate bid submissions, providing recommendations for award decisions on select Squamish Nation and Nch’kay construction projects.

Corporate Performance and Compliance:

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- Ensure Nch’ú7mut’s operations adhere to all applicable corporate performance obligations and ethical standards.

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- Develop and implement robust procurement policies and procedures.

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- Monitor and report on procurement performance, identifying areas for improvement.

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- Manage contract negotiations and administration, ensuring favorable terms for Nch’ú7mut and its clients.

Financial & Business Accountability:

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- 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.

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- Hold delegated capital and contract sign-off authority up to Board-approved thresholds, without requiring case-by-case pre-approval within policy.

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- Own the sub-portfolio operating budget, allocating resources across the procurement function to deliver strategic priorities.

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- Recommend strategic, investment, and major contract-award decisions directly to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Team Development and Leadership:

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- Recruit, train, and mentor procurement team members, providing direct leadership to a multi-tier structure including Manager(s)/ Director(s).

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- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, building leadership strength across the function of fostering a cooperative and supportive team environment.

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- Own succession planning and organizational design for the procurement function, ensuring a durable leadership and capability pipeline.

Stakeholder Engagement:

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- Act as the principal external face of Nch’ú7mut, representing Nch’ḵay Ì at a senior/executive level with Nch ’ kay Board, Squamish Nation Council, industry partners, and government stakeholders.

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- Ensure that Nch’ú7mut is represented correctly in all external engagements.

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- Lead high-stakes, complex negotiations on behalf of Nch’ú7mut, exercising independent judgment on strategy and positioning.

Other

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- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive workplace culture.

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- Perform other duties as required.

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📌 Vice President Industrial Procurement (Canada)
🏢 Nch’kaỷ
📍 Canada