Employment Opportunity

Education Director

Job Summary:

We seek a motivated, professional individual that is passionate about education in all forms to lead our Education Department.

Duties:

  • The Education Director is responsible to administer the education program for all UFN students and is the main Point of Contact for UFN Post Secondary students
  • Ensures the administration and support leading to their success.
  • Administers the Adult Education Program
  • Oversees the operation of the Nagwuntl’oo School
  • Manages anywhere between 5-10 staff
  • Implement education policies, and maintain the integrity of the Education Department.
  • Review and recommend changes to UFN’s Education Policy
  • Capable to manage projects from planning through to completion.
  • Understands, implements and rationalizes processes where required.
  • Oversee the Adult Education and Employment Department
  • Work with the band manager in providing strategic direction
  • Proposal applications and report writing
  • Ensure that the fiscal budget for your department optimizes funding dollars
  • Other duties as required

Core Competencies:

  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Planning & Coordination
  • Budgeting
  • Communication & Reporting
  • Strategic Decision-Making

Requirements:

  • Masters of Education or related field required
  • Demonstrated success navigating multiple levels of government, and other agencies.
  • Ability to bolster programme with grant crafting
  • Ability to speak, and understand Dakelh culture is preferred
  • Concise budgeting skills required

 

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office environment in Anahim Lake with occasional travel. Licenses: Valid BC Driver’s License, clean Driver’s Abstract and Criminal Record check.
  • Applicants of Ulkatcho First Nation and/or Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

All postings are internally posted for one week. 

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to hr@ulkatcho.ca. Please include “Education Director” in the subject line. Or drop off at the reception counter at the band office.

Interview Process:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Two step interviews (Interview & written assignment)
  • Criminal record check
  • Reference Check