Director of Operations

Overview
The Director of Operation is a dedicated, highly organized, and experienced individual who would not only work collaboratively with the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) Council but would also welcome the challenge of playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient administration of the day to
day’ activities of the organization.

The Director of Operations that has been created to meet the changing needs of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) Council as it changes away from the
administrative decision-making and transitions towards developing a strong governing council for the membership of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit.

The Director of Operations will oversee all operations and is responsible for the management. administration and delivery of all the First Nation’s programs and
services are in order to ensure that the needs of the First NationsMembers are met in a reasonable, effective and efficient manner.

This position has the authority of setting directions and work plans within the overall administration and budgets. On matters related to new practices, policies, procedures and broad guidelines are given and approved by the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Council as a whole.

Responsibilities

The Director of Operations has been given full authority to manage day-to-day’ administrative affairs.

The Director of Operations reports to the elected Chief of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation).

Director of Operations Executive Limitations

With respect to operating with the Delaware Nation Administration. the Director of Operations shall not cause or allow anv practice, operational circumstance, activity, or decision that is either irresponsible or in violation of professional ethics.

Assets may not be inadequately maintained, unnecessarily risked, or unprotected. Actual financial conditions and performance shall not incur jeopardy or compromise the Council’s Results & Priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Financial management and generally accepted accounting principles
• Human resources management
• Program management and delivery
• Program evaluations

Skills

• Team leadership and management skills
• Strategic Planning skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Negotiation skills
• Effective communications skills