CLOSING DATE: July 27, 2026 at 12pm
POSITION SUMMARY
Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a strategic, culturally grounded, and collaborative leader to serve as the Director, Infrastructure Alignment.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this senior leadership position provides strategic oversight for Finance, Information Technology, Assets and Facilities, Security Services, Fleet Management, and Operational Support Services. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure, systems, resources, and operational foundations of the Society effectively support service delivery, organizational growth, and long-term sustainability.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director plays a key role in advancing organizational effectiveness, strengthening internal capacity, supporting change management initiatives, and aligning resources with community priorities and the strategic direction of SCFSS. The successful candidate will lead through Indigenous values, relationship-building, accountability, reciprocity, and service to community.
The Director, Infrastructure Alignment plays a key role in advancing SCFSS's strategic shift from protection to prevention by ensuring organizational resources, infrastructure, technology, and financial systems are aligned with community priorities and organizational growth.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Infrastructure Alignment portfolio, including Finance, Information Technology, Assets and Facilities, Security, Fleet Management, and Operational Support Services.
- Lead operational planning, organizational infrastructure development, and continuous improvement initiatives that support organizational effectiveness and sustainability.
- Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in organizational planning, policy development, decision-making, and change management initiatives.
- Provide strategic oversight of facilities, asset management, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, operational systems, and business continuity planning.
- Oversee budgeting, financial planning, audits, risk management processes, reporting, and resource stewardship.
- Support development of funding proposals, business cases, operational plans, and infrastructure investment strategies.
- Oversee procurement practices, contracts, leases, vendor relationships, and service agreements.
- Build and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with Rights Holders, Communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, funders, service providers, and external partners.
- Support Indigenous self-determination, community capacity building, and jurisdiction readiness through effective organizational systems and infrastructure.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance support to Managers within the Infrastructure Alignment portfolio.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Strong understanding of Indigenous values, governance, self-determination, and community-led service delivery.
- Knowledge of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, residential schools, and the child welfare system on Indigenous peoples.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
- Demonstrated financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and financial oversight.
- Excellent organizational, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience mentoring managers and leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational growth, change management, and systems improvement initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other technology platforms used to support business operations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a clear Criminal Record Check and MCFD Prior Contact Check.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and provide a current Driver’s Abstract.
- Willingness to travel to Member Communities and attend meetings and events as required.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on organizational and community needs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Operations Management, Indigenous Governance, Commerce, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, leadership experience, and Indigenous community knowledge.
- Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience overseeing operations, finance, infrastructure, administration, organizational development, or related functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple departments, managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience leading strategic planning, organizational growth, change management, systems implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing budgets, financial planning, audits, risk management, operational systems, facilities, technology services, and organizational infrastructure.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, governance frameworks, operational plans, and accountability structures.
- Proven ability to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, Rights Holders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, leadership, government representatives, funding partners, and service organizations.
- Experience managing publicly funded programs, funding agreements, and reporting requirements is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Indigenous child and family services, prevention-based service models, and community-centered approaches is considered an asset.
MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Indigenous Knowledge: applied knowledge nłeʔkepmx and syilx culture and language; sensitivity to the historical and systemic impacts on Indigenous families and communities from intergenerational trauma.
- Critical Thinking: analytical, methodical, fact-based decision-making, with a capacity for creative problem solving, and considering diverse perspectives.
- Business and Strategic Acumen: proficient in business and strategic concepts in application to SCFSS.
- Communication: facilitation and presentation skills, professional business writing, and ability to communicate clearly and confidently with diverse audiences.
- Motivation: self-motivated, capable of effectively motivating others and, high productivity
- Time Management: highly organized, ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, delegate responsibilities and coordinate multiple tasks to achieve goals.
- Conflict Resolution: anticipates, diffuses, and resolves conflicts while fostering a positive work environment.
