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Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services Inc. is a Child and Family Services Agency located in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Kanaweyimik provides statutory and support services to four First Nations communities in Saskatchewan: Moosomin, Mosquito, Saulteaux and Sweetgrass.

Kanaweyimik is now seeking an experienced, dynamic and highly motivated person to fill the position of Executive Director. The new Executive Director will lead a highly committed management team in the continued expansion of the Agencies vision.

The Position:

Reporting directly to a community-based Board of Directors, the Executive Director will possess an advanced understanding of Child and Family Services and have a proven track record of success in management, program development and evaluation. The Executive Director will have a history of progressive management and administrative experience in a mandated Child and Family Service organization complimented by demonstrated skill and knowledge in the administration of a not for profit organization. The successful candidate will also have experience in the development, management, and oversight of agency budgets.

The Qualifications:

 The successful candidate will preferably have the following:

 ·       A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related discipline; Master in Public Administration or Business Administration with specialization in Child and Family Services as well as experience working at a senior management or executive level and a minimum of 5 years front line social work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

·       Excellent leadership skills and demonstrated effective administrative, financial and human resources management abilities;

·       Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills in order to create and maintain relationships with multi-level organizations;

·       Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, judgment and decision making abilities; and

·       Knowledge of Saskatchewan’s Child and Family Services Act.

·       Be knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal issues with an understanding of the dynamics of intergenerational effects of abuse.

·       Knowledge of the Cree language;

·       Computer skills are a position requirement;

·       Excellent verbal, written and time management skills;

·       Must have a valid drivers’ licence;

All shortlisted applicants:

·       Will present a clear criminal records check at the time of their interview;

·       are required to provide a Child Abuse Records check;

·       will undergo an extensive screening and background check;

·       will submit 6 personal and 6 professional references;

·       will undergo several interviews that may require travel.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a full-time position

The application deadline is October 25th, 2025 at 5:00pm Saskatchewan Time. Start date to be determined by the Board of Directors. Please forward your detailed Curriculum Vitae by fax or email to: marleneb@kanaweyimik.com or fax to 306-445-2533 to the attention of Marlene Bugler.

Contact Person: Marlene Bugler 306-445-3500.

Only successful candidates who make the short list will be contacted.

Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

To learn more about Kanaweyimik: www.kanaweyimik.com

To learn more aboutthe Battlefords: www.tourismbattlefords.com

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