The Saa’men Economic Development Corporation (“Saa’men”) is an economic development corporation owned by the Qualicum First Nation. Saa’men is in the early stages of development and exploring business opportunities.
The Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic, values-driven, results oriented CEO to provide leadership and direction to the organization including developing and implementing a long term strategy, project and financial management, new business development and oversight of day to day operations. The successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated experience in project management, and an ability to achieve results. He or she will have an understanding of First Nation and corporate governance and a proven track record of his or her ability to work with and be accountable to a Board of Directors. This is a full-time position requiring flexible hours based on workload and schedules. Remuneration will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
The Chief Executive Officer for Saa’men Economic Development Corporation will fulfill the mandate of Saa’men Economic Development Limited Partnership by creating wealth through investments. The Chief Executive Officer will maximize financial growth and returns in a manner that respects the values, culture and traditions of the Qualicum First Nation.
Qualified applicants will need to submit a resume with references on or before the Closing Date: noon on June 4, 2021
Submit via email to debra@saamenedc.com
Interviews will be held the week of June 7 to 11, 2021.
Starting date for this position will be June 14, 2021.
Job Description
Reporting to the Saa’men Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer has the overall responsibility for:
• Leading, directing and managing the day to day operations and administration of all Saa’men entities;
• Project and financial management, strategic planning, and implementation;
• Supervising all Saa’men businesses and projects;
• Seeking and managing the funding and implementation for new business opportunities;
• Ensuring positive and productive public relations with the community, QFN, partners and stakeholders.
Experience and Core Competencies Required:
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management position responsible for business development
• A post-secondary degree in business, finance, resource management, or related field of study
• Experience in business planning and project management
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with partners, government agencies and stakeholders
• Excellent communications skills, demonstrated ability in sharing information and maintaining open and inclusive communication with shareholders, communities, partners
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and build capacity within First Nation community members
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and business development
• Demonstrated ability to form effective and healthy partnerships
• Ability to work independently and demonstrated accountability in a senior management position
• Demonstrated ability to oversee sound financial management of a corporation
Saa’men Economic Development Corporation is the independent, for-profit, business investment vehicle for the shareholders of the Qualicum First Nation.
