Qu'Appelle Child and Family Services Inc.
Employment Opportunity

Executive Director

Position Summary:

Qu'Appelle Child and Family Services (QCFS Inc.) provides Child Protection and Prevention Services to its seven Qu'Appelle First Nations: Nekaneet, Wood Mountain, Piapot, Muscowpetung, Pasqua, Standing Buffalo and Carry the Kettle.

The primary function of the Executive Director is to ensure that the standards of the Qu'Appelle Child & Family Service band members on reserve, policies of Qu'Appelle Child and Family Services and the provisions of the Child and Family Services Act is transformed into effective programs and operations which protect children and promote the strength, dignity and unity of all Qu'Appelle Child & Family Services families. The Executive Director will be responsible to the Qu'Appelle Child and Family Services Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Indian Social Work/Social Work or Bachelor of Business Administration degree with previous supervisory experience
* Minimum of 5 years child and family services experience, including front line and management experience.
* Knowledge of Qu'Appelle First Nations culture and the political and social objectives of the FHQ Chiefs and Tribal Council.
* Demonstrated knowledge of fiscal, personal, program and service planning, implementation, administration and evaluation.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a community based organizational environment.
* Must provide a criminal record check and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.
* Must provide a driver's abstract and have access to a reliable vehicle.
* Must be computer literate.
* Flexible approach to working hours
* Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal

Main Functions:
* Overall Administration of QCFS which include:
* Financial Administration
* Personnel Administration
* Agency Management and Development
* Board of Directors Responsibilities
* Property Management and Maintenance
* Public Relations
* Work Relationships
* Other duties

Salary will be determined as per QCFS salary grid. Please indicate on cover letter as to how you meet the qualifications for this employment opportunity. A more detailed job description is available by contacting Finance Clerk at (306) 332-4655. We thank all those for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please submit resumes along with Three (3) written references to:

QCFS Inc. Board of Directors, Chairperson
P.O Box 753
Fort Qu'Appelle, SK
S0G 1S0
Fax: (306) 332-2842

Deadline: May 9, 2008 @ 4:00 p.m.