Executive Director

Adecco in partnership with The Indigenous Centre for Cumulative Effects (ICCE) an Indigenous-founded, Indigenous-led, and exclusively Indigenous-serving organization that supports Indigenous communities in addressing cumulative effects through a Two-Eyed Seeing approach is seeking an Executive Director. The primary objective is to build and enhance the technical and scientific capacity of Indigenous communities across Canada, based on the values of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. As a resource, ICCE provides funding for community-led projects, share knowledge, and link Indigenous communities together, working towards intergenerational decision-making and partnership building.

About the Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the effective leadership and management of ICCE according to the strategic directions set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will direct and be accountable for overall operations, meeting legislative requirements, budgets, capital assets and overall programming and services of ICCE. Working with the Board and staff, the Executive Director plans, develops and implements policies, programs, strategic activities, and research to further develop ICCE.

The individual will partner with and leverage funding and capacity from academic institutions and industry, as well as other jurisdictions and organizations. The individual will collaborate with Indigenous communities and take a holistic approach in managing the Centre’s operations to ensure the priorities of Indigenous communities are reflected in its activities. The individual will also help build the scientific, technical and management capacity of communities for cumulative effects management and position the Centre as a central hub that can be used by Indigenous communities in this regard.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Develop and implement strategies aimed to promote the ICCE to Indigenous communities across Canada.

Develop and maintain relationships of trust with Indigenous communities and other partners.

Leverage funding opportunities to ensure the continued success of the ICCE.

Provide day-to-day management of the Centre’s operations.

Hire, reward, discipline, terminate, and set the remuneration of, all association employees in accordance with policy and / or approved budgets.

Identify resources requirements and needs and lead the hiring of staff as required.

Engage with Indigenous communities and organizations to identify and recruit ICCE Board Members.

Provide leadership in the development of the organization’s Strategic Plan, and the corresponding Annual Operating Plan, and budgets to achieve the strategic plan.

Develop and provide appropriate policy recommendations for consideration by the board.

Work in partnership with the Board to develop policies and plans consistent with the organization’s mandate and member expectations.

Provide information and knowledge and advice to keep the Board informed and support Board decision making processes.

Identifies and pursues all appropriate revenue sources and government grants.

Assesses short and long-term financial needs and recommends appropriate courses of actions.

Core Competencies :

Business Orientation : Strategically plans and implements programs and services to maximize value for members, ensures perceived good value in service delivery, consistently maintains accountability for ICCE’s fiscal goals, actively supports strategic activities through visible actions, resource commitment, and the development of new initiatives.

Leadership : Inspires and motivates individuals, fosters a diverse and skilled team, makes decisive and calculated decisions, encourages open communication and conflict resolution, engages stakeholders in planning, cultivates a workplace culture that is both inclusive and respectful, generating excitement and enthusiasm for ICCE.

Forward Thinking : Anticipates and navigates future challenges by analyzing external trends, proactively identifying needs, and seamlessly transitioning between strategic and tactical thinking to formulate and execute plans for both short-term and long-term ICCE success.

Planning and Organizing : Sets clear and effective courses of action for self and others to achieve both short and long-term work goals, effectively prioritizes projects by managing personal time and focusing efforts on key tasks, allocates capital and expense budgets according to needed priorities, thinks innovatively, and ensures that key plans and strategies are realistic and achieve ICCE strategic outcomes.

Communication : Effectively communicates a thorough, clear, and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the ICCE, listens attentively to comprehend both the factual content of a message and the feeling being expressed, fosters trust through open dialogue, uses good group facilitation techniques to ensure that others correctly understand and interpret the message, compose clear and concise written messages to effectively convey ideas.

Conceptual Thinking : Demonstrates incisive thinking and effective communication of abstract concepts, efficiently shifts between strategic and tactical thinking, engages in thinking beyond current mental models to facilitate a shift in organizational mindset, conceptualizes what is not in current practice and clearly articulates the future directions of the ICCE, implements actionable plans to achieve strategic outcomes.

Conflict Resolution : Effectively facilitates timely conflict resolutions by probing to comprehend underlying concerns, demonstrates understanding of individual needs through attentive listening, assesses situations with good judgment, negotiates for mutually agreeable terms as needed, and takes appropriate and timely actions with follow-up on conflict situations on conflict as required.

Relationship Building and Collaboration : Cultivates positive interactions internally and externally to accomplish work-related objectives, Inspires and energizes by uniting people and fostering collaboration, proactively develops positive relations with members and external partners, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communications environment among peers and participants, capable of influencing individuals toward desired outcomes and adeptly managing conflicts, utilizes humor when appropriate to diffuse tension and develop positive relationships, invests time in promoting individual and personal growth, and actively contributes to collective success through resource sharing and assistance to colleagues in achieving both individual and organizational goals.

Results Oriented : Demonstrates effective managerial and leadership capabilities in surpassing identified goals by formulating annual plans that align with the overall mission and strategic objectives, identifies the roles, goals, and responsibilities of individuals and teams in the achievement of results, establishes clear measures and benchmarks for success, implements a monitoring system to not only achieve but surpass results, and actively solicits feedback from members, Directors, and partners on the attainment of results.

Self-Management : Works independently within defined parameters, adeptly discerning the relevance of issues and effectively communicating them to supervisors, demonstrating disciplined self-supervision, accomplishing critical tasks under challenging organizational conditions, identifying and assessing complex situations while determining the necessary guidance and resources for resolution, seeking appropriate guidance from peers and supervisors, proficiently managing job-related stresses, and understands personal shortcomings and has a strategy for managing and improving them.

Working Conditions :

Work involves exposure to both public and Indigenous communities, Chief and Council, Administrative and Members. Work is subject to deadlines and interruptions. Ability to work effectively and efficient in a flexible office environment. The work will involve some out-of-town travel. This position requires flexibility to work where and when required. It is expected that when representing ICCE, dress is appropriate for each specific target audience.

Relationships : Board of Directors

Financial and Material : approving and recommending to the Board ICCE's annual budget requirements and revenues. Accountable for the overall administration and control of the ICCE annual approved budget, including personal approval of expenditures as determined by ICCE policy.

The direct supervision of all ICCE staff, including recruitment and selection, training, performance management, progressive, discipline, and termination.

ICCE Members, Committees, Consultants and Contractors

Demonstrates courtesy, cooperation, and teamwork; maintains professional and ethical behaviour; represents and promotes the interests of the ICCE using sound judgement and respect while following the policies of the ICCE.

Strategic Program Partner organizations.

Maintain regular external contacts, to represent the ICCE, share expertise, contribute to, and negotiate new contracts and services, and discuss new policies and directions, with appropriate officials in the following organizations or their successors.

Employment Requirements :

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience and knowledge regarding the unique rights, interests and circumstances of the First Nations, the Métis Nation and / or Inuit in Canada.

Minimum 5-7 years proven experience as executive director or other senior management position (working in a not-for-profit environment or in the resource management sector is an asset).

Experience in developing partnership and leading initiatives with Indigenous organizations, communities, and other relevant partners.

Ability to work cooperatively with a Board of Directors and provide updates in a proactive manner.

Ability to develop and manage operations, strategies, and work plans and track achievement of objectives.

Knowledge of environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural monitoring practices, including cumulative effects monitoring.

Familiar with Indigenous law related to resource development and environmental management.

Knowledge of provincial, territorial, and federal environmental / impact assessment laws and land use planning regimes.

Understanding of Indigenous Knowledge and its application in environmental and resource management.

Ability to communicate effectively in Canada’s both official languages.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you possess the necessary experience and skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.