Culture and Community Services Department Manager - Jobs in Agassiz, BC

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Position summaryAre you passionate about providing services to strengthen physical wellness, make meaningful connections, and revitalize culture Are you a leader who can motivate your staff, develop strong relationships with community leaders and have proven management skills Consider joining our team as a Culture and Community Services Department Manager, where you can impact lives and make a difference.Work to ensure the effectiveness of the community services programs and the quality of service provided. Conduct outreach to promote awareness of our programs and services and implement improvements that will better serve and better reach the community. This rewarding and challenging leadership position provides an opportunity to affect positive change from the ground up and deliver needed services. Collaborate across the organization to research and assess needs and develop strategies to help draw in participation, engagement, and involvement of the community.Success profileWhat does it take to be successful working in at Seabird Island Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

• Collaborative: Ability to collaborate and work effectively with others.
• Communicator: Strong communication (written, oral and interpersonal), organizational, public relations and customer service, flexibility, ingenuity, and time management skills. Ability to translate complex concepts into easily understood and audience appropriate briefing notes, reports, and presentations.
• Budgeter: Strong understanding of math, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Multitasker: Ability to multi-task and set priorities effectively.
• Leader: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain an effective team of employees and volunteers.
• People Person: Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, including public speaking, and note taking skills.
• Passionate: Passionate about meaningful connections and inclusive planning to recreation, leisure, and fun.
• Innovative: A collaborative attitude, participating in planning, developing, extending services, and promoting effective strategies to encourage a positive culture.
• Inclusive: Forward thinking, inclusively minded approach to create events that encapsulate culture, multiple voices, and all ages.

Work that mattersIf you are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children, youth, adults and elders this may be the opportunity for you! Would you enjoy leading a team committed to delivering inclusive programming to help our community re-connect in a post-pandemic world And thrive in an environment which allows you to make a high impact towards the future of a First Nations CommunityCulture and Community Services is a brand new division at Seabird Island. As the leader of this team, you’ll be able to start from the ground up to develop services and programming, as well as help design your team to meet the needs of the community and surrounding area. Seabird Island We are located 1 kilometre from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We have an on-reserve membership of over 1,000 people, soccer fields, baseball field, gymnasium, multiple facilities, and a fitness centre.We’re hiring!| Facebook | LinkedinBenefits and perksBenefits vary by job type, apply after a successful probationary period, and are confirmed in the interview and hiring process.

• Extended health and dental benefits,
• Accrued vacation and sick time,
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement,
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary teaching team,
• Equitable hourly rates in accordance with collective agreements, and
• Casual dress code

What you’ll doManagement and leadership:

• Provide overall leadership to the Cultural and Community Services division, including:
  • Community Services: Facilities and Events, Active Living and Lifestyles and Food Services
  • Culture and Heritage: Revitalization, Genealogy, History, Cultural Work and Ceremonies and liaising with the Sq’ep Committee.
• Management of direct reports which includes:
  • work planning, scheduling, payroll processing and assessment of staffing needs;
  • hiring/promotion, staff development, coaching/mentoring and conducting performance management reviews;
  • conflict resolution, discipline and termination recommendations;
  • authorizing leaves of absence;
  • evaluating the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively,
  • promote shared team goals and collaboration among members.
• Prepare business plans, annual operating and capital budgets pertaining to Cultural and Community Services in consultation with the Director. Monitor overall performance of Cultural and Community Services against the business plan and budget, including authorization of expenditures. Prepare operating and capital budget variance reports and corrective actions as required. Administer/monitor the approved annual budget including authorization of expenditures.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports and recommendations for the Director and stakeholders. Attend Committee, community and other public meetings and events as required. Make presentations and provide advice/guidance on Cultural and Community Services related issues and strategies, new/pending legislation and regulatory guidelines. Initiate actions required by the Director and coordinate and monitor assigned tasks emerging from meetings as directed by the Director.
• Accountable to ensure staff are knowledgeable of applicable health and safety legislation, are trained to act appropriately in emergency situations, practice safe program delivery, and operate equipment and materials safely utilizing safe work practices. Ensure that documented procedural information is available and that necessary reports/follow-up to near misses and incidents are completed in a timely manner and reported accordingly.

Community Services:

• Develop and maintain Strategic Plans for Culture and Community Services.
• Lead and oversee collaboration with community groups to prompt ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement to Cultural and Community Services.
• Oversee services, ensuring that they meet community direction and provide excellent customer service.
• Develop, review and revise divisional policies and procedures, service levels and standards/performance measures, administrative processes and statistical information.
• Act as a liaison and/or resource to departments and community organizations to promote Cultural and Community Services, foster partnerships and maximize usage of the facilities. Liaise with other community partners to promote tourism. Develop and update current Culture and Heritage resources and interests within the community.

Promotion and operations:

• Plan, execute and promote community services, cultural programs and events.
• Develop new programming to maximize the use of facilities and resources for community groups and the public to meet needs and maximize potential usage of the facility.
• Work in partnership with other departments and stakeholders to market and promote Seabird Island. Oversee the development and updating of marketing, promotional and program information/materials and resources.
• Responsible for all events at Seabird Island including programming scheduling, supervising of technicians, ticket sales and ticket distribution for events.
• Identify marketing and audience development strategies.
• Develop and administer grants and sponsorship from public and private agencies.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Provides and maintains a high degree of confidentiality and security of information at all times.
• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable legislation, department policies/procedures/practices, operational guidelines, and perform safe work practices.
• Ability to deal effectively with staff, all departments, other levels of government, contractors, architects and/or consultants, community groups/stakeholders, volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, events or productions, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with department and corporate objectives.

What you bringEducation

• Bachelor of recreation or relevant degree in social services, social sciences, health, human services, management, or business.

Experience

• 3 years’ of experience in a management/supervisory capacity, preferably in a recreation, leisure, or First Nations communities.
• Proven experience in marketing, programming, economic development, event planning and fundraising.
• Must have a strong understanding of finances, budgeting, event operation budgeting and proposal writing.
• Familiarity with Occupational Health & Safety Act; understand and abide by applicable fire regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications is required.

Pre-employment screeningEmployment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.Seabird Island has implemented measures to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Seabird Island is mandated under provincial health care standards that all employees provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 unless otherwise deemed exempt under the Human Rights Code.Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Applicants of Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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