Executive Director

POSITION: Executive Director

Centre Walgwan Center    

The Centre Walgwan Center is a bilingual co-ed culturally based addictions treatment center for First Nations / Inuit youth suffering from substance misuse between the ages of 12 to 17 years of age.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Academic, technical and professional competence:

1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in Addiction, Psychology, or Education.
2. Certification in Youth Intervention is highly desirable, as is an accredited program in Social Services, or Criminology.
3. A certificate in Business Administration or Human Resources Management is an asset.

1. A minimum of 3 – 5 years of demonstrated skills in….

1. Leading and managing a treatment or intervention centre or program, preferably involving Aboriginal Youth, or some similar program.

2. Experience should include policy design and implementation. Capacity to create a constructive, productive, fair and fun work environment.

3. Must be bilingual and possess effective communications skills, including active listening. Experience in an Aboriginal organization is a definite asset.

4. Administering a facility, including the ability to develop, propose and manage budgets; oversee leasing arrangements, leasehold improvements and building maintenance; ensure the organization has and maintains quality equipment.

Salary is based on the Center Walgwan Center salary scale. Applicants must submit their letter of interest with an up to date resume to: walgwan@globetrotter.net to the attention of Maggie Belanger.

Deadline: July 17th, 2015   12:00 p.m.