Community Services Manager

Community Services Manager

Ts’uubaa-asatx, located in Lake Cowichan, BC, requires the services of a Community Services Manager. This is a full-time permanent position (28 hours per week). Schedule will be Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm or unless otherwise directed.

This position oversees the Ts’uubaa-asatx health department, social development, youth and elder programs, and language and culture programming. This position also supports the Council in the development of Ts’uubaa-asatx strategic plan and goals around Community Services. The Position will be reporting to the Operations Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all Health and Community Services for Ts’uubaa-asatx
• Plan, administer, organize, direct, and evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs within budget
• Create and implement policies/processes for community support and development for events and food security programs
• Assist in the planning of services and programs to be housed within the Community Services Building
• Organize events such as Indigenous People’s Day, Ts’uubaa-asatx Days, Day of Reconciliation, and other key events
• Provide oversight to the Little Cubs Early Years Center
• Create, develop, and submit annual budgets/strategic plans/reports to Operations Manager
• Oversee grants and funding to support new and existing programs/services with regards to Community Services
• Review program strategic objectives and activities to determine if they are achieving their goals and making recommendations for improvement
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of community and health services programs and ensuring that they are being conducted safely
• Maintain communication with stakeholders, including government officials (First Nations Health Authority, Island Health, Kwumut Lelum, BCACCS, CSETS, etc.), other local agencies and community leaders and members
• Coordinate Ts’uubaa-asatx outreach and prevention activities, including planning community events
• Conduct research on community needs and develop programs to meet those needs
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

· 5+ years experience of program management, preferably with First Nations

· 3+ years of supervisory experience managing staff

· Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social work, or a related field and/or equivalent administrative management experience

· Experience creating and developing program policies, budgets, and funding proposals

· Cultural sensitivity and awareness with thorough knowledge of the current First Nations governance landscape in BC and knowledge of relevant socio-historical events relevant to First Nations in Canada

· Strong relationship building skills with a community-first mindset and approach

· Computer literate in Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel and Word

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Must have valid BC Driver’s License

Salary: Commensurate with experience and training. Full benefits package offered.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22nd, 2024

Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications above. Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and to indicate the job title position above on their covering letter in confidence to: Ts’uubaa-asatx

Attention: Aaron Hamilton, Operations Manager 313B Deer Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0 Email: aaron@lcfn.ca

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in working for our growing community of Ts’uubaa-asatx.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site childcare

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Lake Cowichan, BC (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Cowichan, BC: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-22
Expected start date: 2024-04-15