Career Opportunity: Executive Director of Child and Family Wellbeing

Location: Prince George, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent –  35 Hours/Week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 495 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of Northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: The Executive Director of Child and Family Wellbeing (EDCFW) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of a continuum of integrated services for children and families.  The EDCFW plans, monitors, develops, manages, coordinates and evaluates the delivery of a broad range of services to ensure continuous, culturally relevant and effective programming is in place. The EDCFW will provide oversight of the strategic transformation of the child & family services and CSFS transitions into Jurisdiction. Through frequent consultation with member Nations the EDCFW will continually assess program delivery outcomes to ensure they are reflective of  and meeting the needs of each Nation.

• Lead the operationalization of the Intervention Services Operations Plan, ensuring seamless integration with existing Prevention Services to enhance the continuum of care across service delivery areas.
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening family and individual wellness through comprehensive service offerings.
• Facilitate the expansion of service delegation, including the integration of C6, to enhance service delivery capabilities and reach.
• Provide overall program oversight & evaluation through planning, managing, and assessing programs to align with strategic objectives and community needs.
• Establish service priorities, evaluating current programs in relation to these priorities and ensuring the development of appropriate resources and programs to meet identified needs of the communities served.
• Monitor the effectiveness and standard of service and report areas of concern and provide recommendations to the CEO
• Conduct public speaking engagements and presentations.
• Consult with provincial, federal and municipal agencies and special interest groups and identifying overlapping program areas and coordinate services.

Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Social Science or equivalent required.
• Possess a minimum of five years management in First Nation administration, community development, or a social work-related field.
• Ten plus years in progressive leadership roles with at least five years’ experience in a senior leadership position.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city’s high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $93.90 – $117.35 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Hurry and Apply Now!  Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply. Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: April 4, 2025. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment@csfs.org and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.