Regional Relations Manager - FNHPA

Job Description / Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning:
• Develop and implement a detailed regional management strategy aligned with FNHPA's goals and objectives
• Drive growth and expansion initiatives, identifying new opportunities for partnership and program development
Operational Oversight:
• Monitor and evaluate the regional performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas of improvement and development opportunities
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements within the region
• Manage regional budgets, resources, and expenditures in alignment with FNHPA’s goals and financial objectives
Regional Capacity Development:
• Oversee the implementation and strategic planning for the use of the FNHPA Housing Management Assessment & Learning Pathway tool
• Collaborate with the regional members to develop or design a strategic plan to address their specific capacity development needs
Team Management:
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the team
• Provide leadership and direction to team members to achieve FNHPA’s goals and objectives.
• Set clear expectations and goals for each team member
• Provide team members with regular feedback on their performance
• Effectively implement FNHPA’s performance management program and provide recommendations for salary adjustments.
• Ensure adherence to FNHPA’s policies and procedures
• Proactively identify, address, and resolve HR situations and conflicts
• Collaborate with other departments to achieve FNHPA’s objectives
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness
• Foster a safe and healthy work environment
Relationship Building and Communication:
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to understand their unique needs and priorities
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with First Nation communities, partners, and member, Staff, Board and colleagues.
• Provide support for task force, special committees, and partnership meetings under the guidance of the CEO
• Liaise with FNHPA members, Housing Managers, and other First Nations staff
• Identify and collaborate with potential local housing stakeholders and community partners.
Conferences and Events:
• Contribute to conference content and provide onsite assistance
• Attend and participate in conferences to promote the FNHPA
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Perform all tasks in a culturally responsive manner, aligned with FNHPA's vision, mission, and objectives.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including public and First Nation communities, Chief and Council members, administrative staff and FNHPA members
• Manage multiple deadlines and interruptions
• Work effectively and efficiently in a flexible office environment
• Travel is required, flexibility to work in various locations and schedules is required (as needed)

Qualifications / Required Skills

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, public relations, social work, community development, or a related field
Experience:
• 5 years of relevant experience in First Nation programming (housing, health, social or education)
• 2 years of experience in a management position
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of First Nations housing services, challenges, and impact on community health
• Computer literacy within a Windows environment, including adeptness in database management, website navigation, and utilization of various social media platforms
• Proficiency in project management, data analysis and budget management

Additional Information

Skills and Abilities:
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to develop and implement a strategic plan that is aligned with organizational objectives
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to social justice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and changing priorities
• Strong skills in collaboration and relationship building with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to leverage networking skills to enhance program membership
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to work autonomously as well as with a team
Assets:
• Hold a FNHP designation and be in good standing
• French bilingual or bilingual in other First Nation languages

Salary: $79,600 -$99,500

Contact Information

If you have the required qualifications and can fulfill the roles and responsibilities noted please forward your resume and cover letter by email to candace@fnhpa.ca to the attention of Candace Bennett, CEO.

Persons of First Nation ancestry will be given preference (s. 16(1) CHRA). Applicants are asked to self identify in their cover letter.

Applications will be accepted until August 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity.