Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a rapid-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Division

SUPERVISOR: Chief and Council

TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent

REFERENCE #: 2026-132

Purpose of Position:

The CAO, working collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO), is one of three executives who report directly to Kúkwpi7 (Chief) and Tk̓wenem7íple7 (Council) (Council or C&C;), with a mandate to separate the governance work of Council from the daily work of management and staff. Strong collaboration with the CFO, the COO and departments is important to support the substantial workload of Council so that they can concentrate on the long-term interest and needs of the community. The successful candidate should have willing to attend community gathering and events during evening and on weekends for connection with membership.

The CAO, CFO & COO work closely to jointly develop and implement the overall strategic and business goals, ensuring fiduciary compliance, and creating excellent member and employee experience. Both work with partners and stakeholders to ensure opportunities for TteS are leveraged to secure its growth and sustainability. The three two executive positions also ensure that C&C; has been approved, and is informed and updated using proper approval mechanisms on any changes to HR, organizational structure, financial impacts to the organization etc.Each in turn have specific functional accountability.





The CAO provides leadership to staff and is responsible for implementing Council’s vision and goals for Tk’emlúps, “not-for-profit” or member service entities. The CAO balances the work by maintaining a high level of service and support to TteS Membership, C&C;, and TteS employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The key management functions that the CAO shares with CFO & COO include:

Laws and policy:

Recommend laws, bylaws, policies, procedures and standards to Council. Oversee their development, review and updating to ensure consistency with Council direction and applicable legislation.

Administration:

Build and maintain an effective TteS Administration in collaboration with the CFO and COO.

Advocacy and negotiations:

Make recommendations to Council regarding lobbying and negotiations.

Delegated authority:

Ensure Authorization and Delegation Authorities are followed as per policy.

Reporting to Council:

Report and collaborate with Council on a regular basis, providing proactive, responsive and transparent reporting on relevant initiatives. Ensure Council decisions and Band Council Resolutions (BCRs) are carried out on time and reported back.

Compliance:

Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc laws, bylaws, policies and procedures.

Financial stewardship:





In cooperation with the CFO and COO, be responsible for the fiscal management of the entire organization and provide leadership in planning business objectives. Support annual budget development and multi-year financial planning, and ensure compliance with the Financial Administration Law/Policy, funding agreements and audit requirements.

Health and safety:

Liaise between departments to ensure organizational health and safety strategies are aligned and implemented.

Organizational accountability:

Develop organizational procedures and clear accountabilities ,such as executive sponsorship, project management to coordinate operations between divisions and departments and achieve strategic objectives.

Risk management:

Analyze and identify deficiencies within the risk management model to reduce potential liabilities to the Band. Manage organizational, legal and operational risks, and ensure compliance with privacy and records management requirements.

Leadership and team culture:

Provide sound leadership and foster a respectful, safe, accountable team culture with Council, administration, department heads and business managers.

Public image:

Promote a positive, professional public image of the Band.

Confidentiality and professional standards:

Maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters relating to the affairs of TteS and its business and legal entities. Maintain high standards of operational performance and serve as a role model.

Culture and language:

Demonstrate a willingness and interest to become knowledgeable about Secwépemc customs and traditions. Integrate Secwépemc values

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