Coast Mountain College serves six First Nations in Northwest British Columbia: Haida, Tsimshian (Ts'msyen), Nisga'a, Haisla, Gitxsan, Wet'suwet'en, and have the Tahltan nation as close neighbours. CMTN acknowledges the traditional territories its campuses reside on.
Coast Mountain College (CMTN) invites applications for the Executive Director, Indigenization and Hazelton Campus in the President’s Office. This appointment will commence June 2024. The salary for this role is $151,380 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Coast Mountain College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage all applications from First Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and people with disabilities. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.
Duties: Reporting to the President and CEO, the Executive Director, Indigenization and Hazelton Campus is responsible for leading CMTN’s Indigenous community engagement planning, furthering the Indigenization Strategic Plan, and attending events and serving on working groups regarding Indigenization. In addition, as the lead of the Hazelton Campus, the Executive Director engages with the local communities and other partners, such as the School District and employers. This role is focused on moving Indigenization forward for the college as a whole, by developing, leading, and tracking internal initiatives and by engaging in robust external relations.
Key accountabilities will include:
- Community relations, including attending community events, representing the College with external groups, and working with relevant provincial and national working groups regarding Indigenization, e.g. ILead, FNESC
- Leadership, including leading the Indigenization Department in vision, strategy, goal-setting, and the departmental action plan (DAP); drafting the Indigenization Strategic Plan and reports to demonstrate gains made and next steps required
- Support for CMTN as an employer, to infuse Indigenization through all aspects of the institution
- Financial responsibility, including pragmatic use of the Hazelton Campus budget and proposal for ASP funding for First Nations Council
- Facilities responsibility, including Hazelton Campus and support for potential local college capital projects in the Hazelton area
- Committee engagement, including stewardship of First Nations Council, serving as a member of President’s Council and as a member of the leadership team at CMTN