Program Manager for the Dasiqox Nexwagwez?an initiative leading Indigenous governance and project management efforts. Engaging with diverse communities and overseeing program operations and budgets for sustainability.
Responsibilities
Facilitate and support Indigenous governance and decision-making processes to direct and guide the Dasiqox initiative, team, program areas, and projects.
Support strong working relationships with Xeni Gwet’in, Yunesit’in, and TNG governments, staff, and contractors.
Manage and coordinate overall program, operations and projects – including program-level budgets, finances, and funder compliance/reporting – to oversee and track finances and deliverables across program areas and projects.
Provide management, mentoring or guidance to other staff and contractors as appropriate to support effective project delivery, and work with Tsilhqot’in community coordinators to support capacity development of junior team members.
Oversee communications, including newsletters, website, social media, and implementation of communications strategy.
Synthesize direction from leadership, working collaboratively with the core Dasiqox team to co-develop and implement strategic and operational plans across program areas.
Strengthen and co-manage funder relationships; oversee and engage in fundraising, grant development and reporting.
Represent Dasiqox externally, building partnerships and networks with allies and organizations.
Organize and coordinate meetings and associated documentation and record-keeping.
Facilitate communication between Leadership, core staff, contractors, and other parties (TNG, MakeWay) as appropriate.
Liaise across internal and external positions, communities, and governments.
Develop and maintain information management and documentation for Dasiqox initiative.
Requirements
Graduate level degree or equivalent in experience and competency, in a relevant field (e.g., Indigenous studies, community planning, governance, environmental/resource management) plus minimum 5 years senior management experience in program or project leadership.
Proven experience managing projects, budgets, finances, grants, and compliance.
Demonstrated success managing, supervising, and mentoring staff and/or contractors and teams in cross-cultural environments.
Strong facilitation skills and experience supporting Indigenous-led governance and collective processes, while also functioning independently.
Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, cross-cultural) and practices.
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
Familiarity working with Indigenous communities and ability to respectfully engage with leaders and knowledge holders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.
Valid BC Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle; willingness to travel to remote communities.
Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events as required.
Benefits
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including extended health, vision, and dental, starting on your first day of employment.
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