Director of Programs

Role Overview

• Provide strategic leadership, oversight, and management of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation’s program development, implementation, evaluation, and service delivery functions.
• Provide direct leadership and oversight to the Policy & Partnership, Mental Wellness Coordination, Youth Programs, and Research teams.
• Ensure integrated approaches to program delivery, stakeholder engagement, policy development, research activities, and organizational priorities.
• Work collaboratively with the CEO to develop long-term strategic direction for the organizational projects and translate strategic priorities into operational implementation plans.
• Lead the development, implementation, and regular review of program policies, procedures, frameworks, and service standards.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities, partners, stakeholders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and service providers.
• Oversee the Research Managers’ leadership of the research team in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating research projects.
• Establish program goals, objectives, service standards, and performance indicators to monitor effectiveness, quality, and community impact.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative, and culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, partners, funders, and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant health and social services discipline, or business AND
• 4 years’ work experience in a leadership role, preferably in a First Nations specific setting OR
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Indigenous studies, social/health sciences AND at least 10 years progressive leadership experience in a senior management role preferably in the social/health field in a First Nations organization.
• Experience in program development/coordination.
• Excellent writing skills in English and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Hands on experience with MS Office.
• Proficiency in using Zoom and other platforms as required for hosting online meetings and events.
• Experience working with First Nations, or an Indigenous organization.
• Fluency in a First Nations language (this is considered an asset).
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and customs including natural healing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, and to function autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A high level of professionalism and the ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• A strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• The ability to network and build strong working relationships.
• Organizational, time-management and multitask skills with the ability to work on multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members and stakeholders.
• Public speaking and presentation skills along with community engagement and networking capabilities.
• The ability to travel and access worksites not accessible by public transit.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements