Irss Project Manager - North Vancouver, Canada - Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

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North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

TERM, FULL-TIME (12 months)

Job Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary requirement for the inhouse PM will be to manage the IRSS project for TWN and coordinate of all the issues related to the Day Scholars Project and will be part of the planning team striving to achieve project goals, objectives and priorities.
Develop and maintain relationships with various community members, plaintiffs, bands, legal teams, government ministries, agents, industry and other individuals for the purposes of long

- and short-term planning as well as daily operations and resolution for day scholars

Acts as the primary project contact in accordance with the project plan
Develop a strategic comprehensive Governance service plan
Requires coordination and leadership up to Chief and Council and throughout the organization
Manage multiple teams and steering committees and work crossdepartmentally
Ensures that the initiative is founded within the cultures, yet is structured to support effective and efficient use of resources
Provide oversite for the project to external partners as well as internal nonproject stakeholders
Oversee staff from other departments to ensure outcomes for health and wellness can be consistent and prompt to members
Conduct biweekly reporting and monthly reviews
Coordination of regularly scheduled team meetings
Ensure training resources are secured for both staff and community
Liaise with external partners and develop positive proactive relationships that benefit members, the Nation, and the outcome of the project.
Ability to develop and implement a communication strategy and draft any announcements/sensitive materials that has to go out for media releases or statements that need to be made (high level of both verbal and written communication) and ensure records and documents are maintained
Write reports, letters to government, final document that may have to be published
Maintains a list of regular contacts of day scholars, outside agencies, stakeholders including government and regular committee contacts.
Conducts research as needed: gather, compile, organize and analyze data and prepare written reports based on data to assist with advancing class action.
Coordinates activities with others including governmental and private agencies, contractors and the general public.
Updates and participates in committees, meetings, healing and wellness activities and day scholar programming as required. Participates in all Day Scholar meetings, including traveling to meetings and/or participating via tele/video conference.
Schedules weekly, monthly meetings for the Day Scholar team, either inperson and/or tele/video conferencing.
Ensures the maintenance and security of accurate records on all project and administrative work.
Coordinates the operational activities of the project, including formation of a planning Day Scholar meetings, community engagements and presentations.
Coordinates assigned activities with various levels of the community, other departments, and outside agencies.
Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting the band's work plan.
Establishes internal reporting relationships; administrative and support systems; identifies opportunities for improvements; directs and implements changes.
Develops agendas, organizes meetings, prepares reports and other correspondence and makes presentations to Chief and Council, legal team, executive committee, community groups and staff as needed.
Attends and participates in day scholar group meetings and stays informed of community needs and issues.
Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TWN policies, laws, bylaws, standards and procedures as directed by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Maintains confidentiality of all matters of the Corporate Department, as per TWN Policy.
Report to various funders

Qualifications:

Bachelors of Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Masters an asset
8 years+ of extensive experience successfully managing projects, specifically projects that include crossdepartmental resources
Must have a solid understanding of intergenerational trauma, and cultural and traditional knowledge
Bachelor of Commerce or Project Management Professional (PMP) an asset
Positive experience working in a First Nations context, or strong understanding of cultural competency, antioppression practices and Indigenous history
Preference/priority given to those that selfidentify as First Nations
Must have a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License and a reliable vehicle
Must successfully complete a criminal record check for vulnerable populations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Extensive and current knowledge of First Nation culture, language, Indian Residential School system and challenges. Well versed in the current state of First Nations Social, Economic, and Political issues.
Knowledge of the planning process and prepared for l