Projects Manager

The Projects Manager manages all capital projects and maintenance for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN). This includes accountability for materials management and the implementation and maintenance of equipment and in collaboration with the Housing & Infrastructure Manager, maintenance of VGFN assets. The position also works with the Government Services Director to lead planning processes to align strategy with operations to deliver services in the best interest of VGFN Citizens in accordance with the Capital Plan. Reporting to the Government Services Director, some of the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Department Operations - Manages the day-to-day operations and department staff. Organizes team activities, communicates work goals, develops plans to accomplish goals, evaluates progress, and distributes information.

Planning - Develops work plans and strategies aligned to the needs of Citizens and implements standards and procedures to support the administration, such as routine maintenance schedules, to ensure availability of VGFN equipment and effective utilization of VGFN assets.  

People Management – Manages direct reports and operations by establishing work plans with subordinate staff, evaluating activities and progress, time management, addressing concerns, and communicating direction and expectations.

Review - In collaboration with the Director, evaluates services by tracking data such as operations availability, costs, and other metrics. Ensures information is considered in decision making and adapts strategies and approaches as required.

Project Management –Manages project stakeholders, planning, development, and implementation and ensures projects, as assigned by the Director, are completed within approved budgets and timeframes. Monitors agreements and ensures compliance with financial reporting requirements of funding agencies.

Materials and Supplies – Coordinates operational inventory and locations. Manages inventory records ensuring purchase and work orders are properly and accurately completed along with procurement functions such as requisitions and receiving are completed in asset management system.

Financial Management - Assists the Director to develop and manage financial resources including inventory reports and annual budget and expenditures, contracts, variance reports, and the administration and financial reporting of programs.

Communications - Communicates maintenance plans and initiatives to Citizens. Leads or supports the Director to conduct regular sessions and meetings with the public to communicate information and consult. Responds to Citizen concerns as they arise.

Emergency Management - Responds to crisis situations of Citizens and consults with appropriate parties to identify and achieve solutions.

What You Bring

·      Post-secondary education in engineering, business administration and/or maintenance operations. Certification in a trade or project management is an asset.

·      Considerable experience (5+ years) managing building, assets, equipment and facility maintenance projects and/or materials management. Experience in an

       Indigenous community is an asset.

·      Considerable (5+ years) experience motivating and managing staff, overseeing finance (budgets and procurement), policy, and governance. 

·      Knowledge of national, territorial, and local building codes and regulations.

What We Offer

·        Very competitive salary that is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.

·        Working Hours: 80hours bi-weekly.

·        4% Northern Community Remoteness Allowance for employees residing in Old Crow full-time.

·        4% Northern Travel Allowance for employees residing in Old Crow full-time.

·        4 weeks’ vacation leave to start plus two weeks paid time-off over the Christmas season.

·        A very healthy extended benefits package.

·        12 days management leave per year

·        10 days sick pay per year.

·        10 days paid special/personal leave per year.

·        A matched pension plan.

·        Subsidized Housing may be available.

·        Relocation Allowance.

Who We Are

The Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN)promotes wellness, self-sufficiency, and prosperity in our community through cultural teachings and environmental stewardship, and by building and maintaining an accountable government that serves and provides opportunities for Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens.

VGFN is the government of the Van Tat Gwich’in people. Located on the Porcupine River in the heart of the Vuntut Gwich’in homeland, the community of Old Crow is the seat of our government.

Apply for this Position

To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@vgfn.ca  Please include the name of the job you are applying for in the subject line of the email. The cover letter should be addressed to the Human Resources Director.

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA, Section 16(1)), hiring preference will be given to Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Citizens. Following this, preference will be extended  to Indigenous candidates, and then to those with experience and knowledge of First Nations customs and practices.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.