Tsilhqot'in Nidlin Nexwedesniqi Ghaxiztan (Program & Services Manager)

Nexwedesniqi Ghaxiztan (Program & Services Manager)

Classification: Full time, Permanent

Salary:             $52.7456 – $60.2324

Location:          Williams Lake, BC

Deadline:          Until Filled

The Tŝilhqot’in Nation has always asserted its inherent right to self-government, including jurisdiction over its families and children. As part of this journey, Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin ("We are Tŝilhqot’in") was created to exercise jurisdiction and ensure culturally grounded family services across the Nation.

The Nexwedesniqi Ghaxiztan provides operational oversight of culturally grounded programs and services within Tŝilhqot’in Nidlin. This role ensures that services are delivered in alignment with Tŝilhqot’in Law, established practice standards, and organizational policies. The position leads teams, strengthens partnerships, and supports program planning and implementation to ensure consistent, accountable, and community-centered service delivery across communities.

The Nexwedesniqi Ghaxiztan will report on program and service delivery performance while overseeing budget and financial management to ensure compliance and build and maintain strong working relationships to support effective program and service outcomes. This position will support transparent, respectful and culturally grounded engagement with Tŝilhqot’in communities and families and identify risks, gaps and emerging needs in service delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, experience, and community knowledge will be considered.

Minimum five (5) years’ progressive experience in child and family services, social services, or Indigenous service delivery.

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Experience overseeing programs or service delivery, including performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Experience managing budgets and working within funding agreements and reporting requirements.

Strong understanding of Indigenous child and family legislation and practice frameworks (e.g., CFCSA, AOPSI, delegated agency models, federal legislation such as Bill C-92).

Knowledge of Tŝilhqot’in Law, governance, culture, and community context, with a commitment to culturally grounded practice.

Strong leadership, relationship-building, communication, and decision-making skills.

Working Conditions and Expectations

Must reside in, or be willing to move to, Tŝilhqot’in Nation territory (or Williams Lake area, BC)

Frequent travel within and outside Tŝilhqot’in Territory, including consistent visits to each of the six Tŝilhqot’in communities

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware

Ability to lift up to 25lbs

Valid BC Driver’s License required

Clean criminal records check including vulnerable sector check

Please send a resume, cover letter and three references to:

Jenai Nolin

HR Generalist

Tŝilhqot'in National Government

1729 South Lakeside Drive

Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9

[email protected]

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Sechanalyagh to all who have applied. Due to the high volume of applications we receive on our job postings, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.