FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

13 SCHOOL ROAD, BOX 1

FORT ALBANY, ON

P0L 1H0

TELEPHONE: (705) 278-1044                                                                         FAX: (705) 278-1193

INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL - JOB POSTING

Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)                                             Term: Full-Time

Department:  Administration                                                           Salary Range: TBD

Hours: Minimum 35 Hours per week                                                 Location: Fort Albany, ON

Posting Date: November 24, 2025                Closing Date: December 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm

The CEO Reports directly to Chief and Council. As the most senior management staff position within the organization, the CEO is responsible for the overall operations of the organization to policy compliance, terms and conditions of agreements and level of service to community and program needs. Responsible in establishing organizational planning documents that outlines objectives and Chief and Council priorities. Reviewing and evaluating the progress and reporting for attainment of objectives and performance outcomes. Actively facilitates collaboration and partnerships by involving the community and by personally promoting participation and engagement. Works directly with the Chief and Council to develop and/or amendments to organizational policies in support of the organization’s mission and vision statement. As the leader of the senior management team, the CEO guides the development of strategic and operational plans for management. In addition, the CEO directly supervises the Finance and Human Resources Departments. Under the direction of Chief and Council the CEO works directly to support activities associated with Impact and Benefit Agreements, Provincial & Federal funding Governments and identified private stakeholders.

 Job Duties:

Strategic Organizational Management:

-Provides the organization with the vision and leadership to carry out its mission & vision statement.

-Maintains staff and volunteer focus on its mission and vision and balances organizational policy and priorities through an inclusive strategic planning and management system.

-Seeks out opportunities and recommendations to CEO to improve organizational operations and shift organizational philosophy to integrate departments and programs to function as a strong, cohesive operation.

-Development of policies and strategies for financial management including all revenues, expenses, government funds, and investments. Ensures rigorous accountability and long-term stability through the First Nation fiscal management of resources and government funding.

-Policy enforcement and guides and integrates the department heads’ efforts to realign all business processes and reinforce organizational structure to ensure the effectiveness of major programs and initiatives by focusing energies and operations to achieve agreed upon objectives.

-Maintain, encourages and facilitates the application of technology to enable optimal use of resources.

-Performs other duties related to the qualifications and requirements of the job.

- Asset management and inventory control.

DECISION MAKING:

Control of information and distribution, C&C protocol process and reporting written information to assist Chief and Council in decision making and policy considerations. Effective Communication with C&C and all staff in developing recommendations and proposals, interpreting implications and indicating alternatives and solutions.

-Measures effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally and finds ways to improve processes and recommendations.

-Develops and implements policies, work plans and strategies

- Responsible opportunities and oversees daily operations and make adjustments as necessary

-Reports opportunities and cash flow strategies to Chief and Council

-Leads and promotes communication between colleagues for the benefit of information flow and mitigate problems that may arise

-Supervises or administers any disciplinary action as per HR policies.

-Maintains and measures effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes both internally and externally.

Chief Executive Officer Skills and Qualifications:

First Nation Government experience, policy development, governance, community engagement, language and cultural understanding, community involvement, computational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Compliance, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Certification, Logistics Knowledge, Industry Knowledge, Accounting Knowledge, IT Knowledge, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Plan Implementation, Critical Thinking, Presentation Skills, Motivational Knowledge, Leadership, Time Management, Crisis Management, Risk Management, Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Business Development.  

Applicants must reside in Fort Albany Ontario full time. You maintain your primary and permanent residence within the boundaries of Fort Albany, Ontario, and are physically present in Fort Albany for the majority of each calendar week.

Interested applicants please submit cover letter and resume, CPIC, G License, and 3 references with contact #’s to:

Human Resources

Fort Albany First Nation

Fort Albany, ON P0L 1H0

Or fax: (705) 278-1193

 email:  hr.admin@fortalbany.ca or dc@fortalbany.ca