Board Liaison - London, Canada - Anishinabek Police Service

Description

Anishinabek Police Service

OUR VISION

• Safe and healthy Anishinabek communities._

OUR MISSION

• Anishinabek Police Service provides effective, efficient, proud, trustworthy and accountable service that ensures Anishinabek, and its residents and visitors are safe and healthy while respecting traditional cultural values and the protection of inherent rights and freedoms on our traditional territories_.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:

Board Liaison - Police Board** - The Anishinabek Police Service requires one (1) full-time Board Liaison based at one of our detachments.

This position is non-union and will work Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week.


Reports to:
Police Governing Authority Chair / Chief of Police


Accountable to:
Police Governing Authority


Location:
Anishinabek Police Service Detachment


Desired Qualifications and Profile (_
Specific Competencies to Follow_
)

Qualifications

Cultural Specific,
Knowledge of Service Area Population

• Knowledge of philosophy appropriate for local Ojibway customs and culture for the APS communities with respectfulness and sensitivity to the history and needs of Anishinabek persons.
• Ability to travel by all modes of transportation to respective communities

Entry Qualifications
including Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to learn very quickly in a fastpaced environment; problem solve and exercise good judgment
• Valid Class G Driver's License
• Must be bondable
• Must pass Anishinabek Police Service background check and provide satisfactory Criminal Record Check when requested

Education
Post-secondary education in communications, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent in education/experience.


Experience

• Knowledge of effective use, maintenance of MS Word, Excel,
• 5 years' experience working in a First Nations environment
• Experience in First Nation Leadership/Governance capacity is an asset

Vision and Mission

• Demonstrates knowledge of organizational purpose why the police service exists;
• Demonstrates ability to identify how the position of the Board Liaison position relates to the police service vision, mission and organizational goals

Cultural Sensitivity

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the police service's vision and mission;
• Provide effective, efficient and culturally sensitive police services;
• Participation in personal and professional development learning opportunities for effective stress management and personal wellness

Personal Growth
Actively participates in in-service and cultural and language learning opportunities; proactively pursues opportunities for self-development.


Added Skills
Interpersonal, independence and team skills; organized; able to prioritize, multi-task; meet deadlines


Key Result Areas
A. Delivers Culturally Sensitive approach in Services

• Knowledge of various cultural diversities of APS communities and especially specific to Anishinaabe communities; communicate with members of the public and all justice partners in a sensitive and respectful manger
• Demonstrate respect for Ojibwe traditions, language, customs and culture while carrying out duties
• Fluency or knowledge, and willingness to learn and use the Ojibwe language in the workplace

B. Contributes to Teamwork & Positive Working Relationships

• Maintain a positive rapport and good working relationship with personnel of the police service and other justice partners; includes but is not limited to other police agencies, courts and other Anishinabek/nonAnishinaabe partner services located in APS service areas.
• Demonstrates cooperativeness and enthusiasm when assisting others in the workplace to meet deadlines & other assignments

Major Responsibilities - Areas of Expected Competency

Competency 1:
Providing clerical and administrative services


Demonstrated and evidenced by:


General administrative services including:

• Performs all administrative duties related to the Police Service Board including but not limited to scheduling/arranging meetings, preparing all correspondence and packages, agenda, minutes and tracking motions.
• Book all travel arrangements for the Board
• Composing and editing standard and routine correspondence
• Recording meeting dates, appointments, and other operational agendas
• Receiving, date stamping mail and packages; distribution of mail
• Receiving and transmitting facsimiles, photocopying and ensure proper dissemination of correspondence to Board
• Review and assist in the preparation of reports (Annual Report, Quarterly Financial Reports, Board Reports), Board memos, charts, presentations, meeting minutes, and proofread to ensure accuracy of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintains all files for the Police Services Board business
• Coordinate and be responsible for Event Planning for the Police Service Board including meetings, Chiefs Assemblies, Tribal Council Meetings, train