Natural resource management, administration

Position: General Manager
Organization: Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre
Location: Candidates must reside in North Bay, Ontario

Reporting to the Board of Directors under the general supervision of the Chair, the General Manager provides support in the administrative and operational aspects of the Centre’s activities and functions.

The position handles administration tasks such as maintaining employee records, promoting initiatives and projects, supporting employee relations, and collaborating with the office manager. The General Manager will provide technical leadership to the operations of the corporation and will be responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and execution of project deliverables and reporting, as well as seeking additional funding opportunities that will support the goals and objectives of the A/OFRC.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily administrative operations
• Update relevant policies, directives, guidelines, and forms as needed
• Coordinate and implement annual work plan projects
• Provide general administrative support such as coordinating meetings, drafting and reviewing correspondence and contracts
• Maintain confidential personnel files in accordance with internal policies and procedures
• Prepare materials for performance reviews and assisting with performance management, tracking schedules
• Ensure all funding-related reporting is completed to external organizations as required
• Provide management support of fiscal operations, including budget development, tracking, and monitoring of expenditures, and budget amendments as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar, may occur within the work setting.

The Person

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in business, resource management, science, or related field-or equivalent experience with First Nations organizations
• At least two years of administration, management, or related experience
• Knowledge of HR legislation (equity, compensation, health and safety)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adaptability to new technologies.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and insurable under organizational policy
• Familiarity with the 39 Anishinabek First Nations
• Experience with non-profit governance and boards
• Grant/proposal writing and environmental consulting experience is an asset
• Understanding of the regulatory environment pertaining to scientific permitting, operation of commercial vessels and equipment, and workplace health and safety for organizations conducting field programs in Ontario
• Excellent knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of fisheries biology, stock assessment and natural resource management
• Working knowledge and understanding of Indigenous, particularly Anishinabek, culture and traditional ecological knowledge, and issues relating to Indigenous resource use and management
• Practical experience in the field of fisheries stock and habitat assessment and management
• Ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Visionary Leadership: Able to formulate and articulate a detailed vision that is supported by the Board. Can effectively communicate the vision and expectations to all levels of the organization and internal and external stakeholders. Sees and acts on immediate issues without losing sight of the long-term goals. An innovative and strategic thinker and planner who can translate goals into an action plan. A coach and team builder who identifies and mentors future leaders. A leader who maintains a steadfast and unified culture.

Change Management: Energetic and adaptable to new and changing situations; able to alter course/direction when necessary; enjoys and embraces new challenges. Able to lead through change.

Team Player/Teamwork – Demonstrated success leading a team. Talks openly, establishes expectations, holds self and others accountable, supports group decisions, shares credit, builds enthusiasm for goals, collaborates, and resolves conflict.

Relationship Building – Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive relationships and partnerships with organizations and individuals, both internal and external to the organization.

Impact and Influence – Ability to establish credibility, respect, and build strong working relationships with employees and external stakeholders. Works in a collaborative and solutions-focused manner to achieve outcomes that align best with the needs of the organization.

Communication Skills – A solid, dynamic communicator with the ability to establish relationships; communicates appropriately with diverse audiences and stakeholder groups; understands and evaluates others’ motivations and feelings; an attentive listener; empathic. Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation abilities.

People Management – A strong, approachable manager of people; a coach, and a mentor. Builds strong teams and thrives on directing a team to success. Knows how to build capacity and encourage staff to reach and exceed their potential. Recalibrates new team culture to create an environment of high staff engagement, satisfaction, cohesion, and achievement. Creative and takes advantage of opportunities, while recognizing the necessity of working within limited resources.

Integrity & Trust – Honest, sincere, dependable, authentic, and trustworthy. High ethical standards and an honest, open-minded, and consistent approach to working with staff and stakeholders. Demonstrates integrity in all aspects of work.

Resilience – Maintains a positive outlook and effectiveness when under pressure; uses strategies to assist self and others to cope, including humour and prioritizing key tasks; deals effectively with failure and obstacles; doesn't see failure as a personal rejection.

Stakeholder Development – Understands and utilizes the power of developing and maintaining a network of relationships to achieve goals; contributes and shares information and insight for mutual (longer-term) gains; uses networks effectively; builds strong partnerships internally and externally.

Business and Political Acumen – Possesses a keen business sense for financial, operational, and personnel matters. Develops new ideas and moves them forward. Utilizes all the resources available and involves other members of the team as necessary to get the job done. Creative and takes advantage of opportunities, while recognizing the necessity of working within limited resources.

Problem Solving & Judgment – Excellent planning and organization skills; high attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving complex problems and dealing with sensitive issues; can assess options and implications to identify problems and solutions.

Compensation

A competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary and excellent benefits, will be provided. Further details will be discussed in a personal interview.

Express Your Enthusiasm

The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre (A/OFRC) is a not-for-profit corporation established by agreement between the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources to further the knowledge and conservation of fisheries resources of interest to the Anishinabek First Nations. The A/OFRC is dedicated to the advancement and well-being of Indigenous communities. As permitted under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, this position is part of a special program aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Indigenous people, particularly those with recognized status and members of an Anishinabek First Nation. Therefore, we encourage applications from qualified candidates with recognized Indigenous status and members of an Anishinabek First Nation.

If you are a member of an Anishinabek First Nation or hold recognized Indigenous status, you are invited to voluntarily self-identify in your application.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and three professional references (PDF or Word document only) to Sonny Kapoor or Jessica Park at apply@leadersinternational.com , indicating the job title in the subject line of the email.

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