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Program Manager - Term

Posted: Apr 2, 2026 Closing Date: Jun 30, 2026
Category: Admin / General
Description:

Position Overview

The Program Manager is responsible for providing program oversight and support across a broad portfolio of community programs, including health, patient travel, administration, social development, education, training, daycare, housing, child and family services, finance-related program administration, natural resources, village maintenance, and language initiatives.

This position provides supervision only as it relates to program delivery, budgeting, workplans, and unding compliance. The Program Manager supports program staff to succeed in their roles and makes recommendations to Chief and Council on an as-needed basis, in alignment with Chief and Council governance and decision-making authority.

Key Responsibilities

o Provide program oversight, guidance, and support to program staff across multiple service areas

o Assist program staff with the development, administration, and monitoring of program budgets

o Ensure program expenditures align with approved budgets and funding agreements

o Provide guidance on program workplans, timelines, and deliverables

o Monitor program spending to ensure compliance with funding requirements and fiscal responsibility

o Assist staff in identifying and securing additional funding when required

o Support proposal development, budget narratives, and funding applications

o Assist with the preparation of program and financial reports for funding agencies

o Communicate professionally with funding agencies as required

o Work collaboratively with the Finance Department, accountant, senior management, and leadership

o support sound fund accounting practices

o Prepare summaries, briefings, and recommendations for Chief and Council when requested

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum Grade 12 education required
  • Some college or university coursework in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related ield is required
  • Demonstrated experience in program administration, budgeting, fund accounting, proposal writing, and report writing 
  • Experience communicating with funding agencies and administering funded programs
  • Experience working with senior management, Chief and Council, accountants, and finance departmentsStrong reading, writing, computer, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated diplomacy, tactfulness, professionalism, and sound judgment

 

Personal Attributes

  • Easy to work with and collaborative
  • Exercises kindness, respect, and professionalism in all interactions
  • Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and cultural awareness

 Additional Requirements:

  • Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation
  • Experience working with Indigenous people and communities is required
  • Indigenous ancestry is considered an asset
  • Experience with Indigenous program funding and fund accounting is an asset

 

Wage: $42-$52 per hour (pending experience)

 

Deadline: Until the position is filled

 

 

 


Company Name: Wet'suwet'en First Nation
Contact Person: General Manager
Address: Submit cover letter and resume to: Chief and Council Wet'suwet'en First Nation Box760 Burns Lake, BC VOJ lEO E: gm@wetsuweten.net
Email: gm@wetsuweten.net
Employment: Full-time
End Date: Nov 7, 2025
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