Governance Officer

  • CompanyAamjiwnaang First Nation
  • Job TypeLaw
  • Required Experience3-5 years of administrative or policy development experience
  • Job TypePermanent Employment
  • Education / CredentialsAppropriate post-secondary qualifications (diploma or degree equivalent) in governance, policy and risk management
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline10/26/2023

Job Description

Position Title: Governance Officer (2nd Posting)

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: Permanent

Posting Closes/Deadline: October 26th, 2023

Tentative Interview Date(s): October 30th & 31th, 2023

Overview of the Position

The Governance Officer overseas all governance initiatives as determined by Aamjiwnaang Chief and Council strategic plan, assists with the development of legal and regulatory compliance of community laws and by-laws and applicable organization policies and procedures with a focus on mitigating risk.

All employees are to work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

  1. Systems and Operations
    • Assisting in the development and implementation of the Chief and Council strategic plan through:
    • Effective reporting and provide strategic advice on the implementation
    • Effective implementation of the Comprehensive Community Plan and Leadership Strategic Plan
    • Maintain and provide accurate records and documents of relevance
    • Collaboratively work with Chief and Council, Aamjiwnaang Administration and local Provincial Territorial Organizations (PTO’s)
    • Assist in the establishment of new governance and management procedures as they relate to the Aamjiwnaang Chi’Naaknigewin
    • Assess strengths and weaknesses, strategy, and governance, and their impact while identifying opportunities and risks
    • Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation
    • Steering the governance and leadership capacity development services
    • Assist in planning program and services for advisory services and develop funding proposals as directed
    • Support the process in identifying funding
    • Prepare an annual work plan detailing, goals, projects and timelines for activities assigned that is in line with the strategic direction of the organization
    • Responsible to maintain and report on all financial transaction related to governance
  2. Administration
    • Ensure the requirements and practice of governance and risk management framework are embedded throughout the organization
    • Monitor external Indigenous governance initiatives and participate as a technical resource within AFN (and other) governance as required
    • Regularly review governance processes, policies, and procedures, focusing on continuous improvement
    • Attend Band Council meetings and other meetings as directed by the Band Manager
    • Act as a liaison between Chief and Council, Administration, and Band Members as required
    • Provide conference, workshop, and meeting planning support to ensure successful planning and execution of general and committee meetings
    • Ability to lead/facilitate meetings
    • Ensure that all business of governance, are conducted in a responsible, confidential, and ethical way.
  3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Appropriate post-secondary qualifications (diploma, degree equivalent) in governance, policy and risk management, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of administrative or policy development experience
  • Substantial proven experience in taking responsibility for governance and risk management practices, including laws and policy
  • Proven experience and qualifications in risk management and the development of frameworks related to risk based on legislative, community, and other influencing factors
  • Proven experience and ability to prepare policy and law related documents in a timely manner
  • Prior experience in development and/or managing First Nation-related partnerships
  • Minimum five (5) years of working with/for a First Nation community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Collaborative, analytical, and objective thinking
  • Organizational, analytical, and research skills
  • Critical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving, and persuasion skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards
  • Proven ability in interpreting a range of legislation that is often complex in nature
  • Ability to work independently and to perform well with minimal supervision
  • Ability to learn quickly and to leverage change as opportunities for success
  • Ability to navigate competing agendas and competing interests in order to achieve consensus
  • Excellent work ethics and is outcome driven
  • Be familiar with the Comprehensive Community Plan (CPP)
  • Fluent in professional Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to utilize search engine
  • Knowledge of iCompass Data Management System an asset

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of this position and must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • Demonstrated high degree of personal integrity and credibility and the ability to represent AFN with professional competence
  • Interest in First Nation community development, organizational development, and effective governance

Other Considerations

In accordance with Section 16 Special Programs of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aamjiwnaang Band Members with relevant education/experience (R.S.C 1985, c. H-6, s16 (1-3).

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, or fax to:

Aamjiwnaang First Nation

978 Tashmoo Avenue

Sarnia, ON

N7T 7H5

Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer

or

humanresource@aamjiwnaang.ca

or

519-336-0382 fax

For more information, check us out online at www.aamjiwnaang.ca