Executive Director

POSITION TITLE:   Executive Director

CLASSIFICATION: MGO-08

SALARY RANGE:  Starting at $90,203.00 Per Annum 

POSITION TYPE:   Full-time, Permanent

LOCATION:            NR1 or NR3 (will support office location in either Region)

REPORTING TO:   Wetacihowin Métis Regional Association Board of Directors

Brief Overview: 

This position provides comprehensive support to the NR3 and Regional Directors by coordinating governance activities, preparing meeting materials, and tracking the implementation of Board decisions. It also plays a key role in operational leadership by supporting regional priorities, supervising staff, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. The role oversees administrative functions such as scheduling, records management, and logistics, while ensuring confidentiality and efficiency in day-to-day operations. Additionally, it supports communications and stakeholder relations by drafting correspondence, facilitating information flow between the Board, staff, and community partners, and representing the organization in external interactions as needed.

Key Responsibilities: 

Board Governance & Executive Support

• Board governance and meeting support, including preparing agendas, coordinating Board and committee meetings, recording minutes, and maintaining Board records. 
• Regular reporting to the Board on organizational activities, progress, risks, emerging issues, and implementation status. 
• Coordination and support for any local advisory board, community board, or similar governance body. 
• Implementation of Board direction, including converting Board decisions into work plans, action items, timelines, and follow-up steps. 
• Monitoring and tracking progress on organizational initiatives, including preparing updates and outcome reports for the Board. 

Operational Leadership & Organizational Support

• Support to the Regional Directors in advancing organizational priorities, initiatives, and approved work plans. 
• Staff supervision and day-to-day operational leadership, including providing direction, coordinating workloads, and supporting employee performance. 
• Support for a respectful, collaborative, and mission-aligned workplace culture. 

Administration & Coordination

• Administrative coordination, including maintaining organized records of decisions, correspondence, operational documents, and key files. 
• Scheduling and logistics support, including coordinating meetings, confirming attendance, and managing calendars involving Board members, staff, and external parties. 
• Travel and accommodation coordination for Board members, staff, and key stakeholders. 
• Confidential administrative support, including handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. 
• General office and technology support related to email, calendars, word processing, video conferencing, and other standard administrative tools. 

Communications & Stakeholder Relations

• Community and stakeholder communications support, including serving as a communication link between the Board, staff, community members, and external partners. 
• Drafting and coordination of correspondence, announcements, responses to inquiries, and other written communications. 
• Professional representation of the organization in community-facing and external interactions, as requested.

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