Executive Director

JOB TITLE: Executive Director
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
LOCATION: Based in our Winnipeg office with regular travel to our eight Southeast communities.

Lead with Purpose;
Guide with Strength

Shawenim Abinoojii, Inc. (SAI) isn’t just an organization; it is a promise. A promise to our children, to our families, and to our communities. We are on the front lines of a profound mission: to protect, to nurture, and to empower the next generation of Our people. For those we serve, the stakes could not be higher, and the work could not be more important.

We are seeking a visionary; an experienced leader who can represent our organization, our children, our families, and our communities. We are seeking a strategic thinker and a seasoned leader who will walk alongside Our people.

As Our Executive Director, you are responsible for the overall leadership, management, and supervision of Shawenim Abinoojii’s programs, strategic direction, policies and directives.

You will lead Our organization, follow, develop and implement the strategic plan to advance the organization’s vision, mission and goals supporting fundraising goals while overseeing the effective use of resources to foster the growth of Our organization.

You are thoroughly committed to Shawenim Abinoojii’s vision, mission, and goals ensuring all recommendations, actions and decisions are aligned.

You are an experienced leader, coach and mentor. You are a visionary and an experienced relationship builder and manager.

• Foster partnerships and collaborations to enhance program reach and effectiveness
• Ensure strategic oversight of specialized programs
• Coach Senior Leaders ensuring accountability for quality and compliance
• Collaborate with the all SAI Directors to ensure effective policies and compliance
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture; participate in senior-level recruitment and succession planning
• Ensure organizational capacity aligns with mission and goals

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for programs and services
• Ensure alignment with mission and Board of Directors’ priorities
• Lead the development and evaluation of programs with senior staff
• Monitor outcomes and ensure continuous improvement
• Report program achievements and challenges to the Board of Directors

• Provide strategic oversight of the organization’s financial health and sustainability, ensuring alignment with the mission and long-term goals
• Review and approve annual budgets and major expenditures
• Monitor financial performance through regular reports
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Report on financial status, risks, and opportunities to the Board

• Communicate with stakeholders keeping them informed of the work of the organization, identifying changes as necessary
• Establish collaborative relationships and arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations achieving and advancing organizational goals
• Identify and evaluate potential risks to the organization as a whole, implementing necessary risk control measures
• Ensure the Board of Directors and the organization carry appropriate and adequate insurance coverage
• Ensure the Board and Directors understand the terms, conditions and limitations of the insurance coverage

• Be the professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization's activities, issues, and operations
• Direct the development of proposals and service contracts meeting the needs of the community served
• Set up systems and processes that align with the overall direction, effectiveness, and accountability of the organization
• Lead the process of establishing and maintaining a committed and informed Board of Directors

You are an experienced, strategic, and compassionate leader with a deep commitment to Indigenous communities. You bring proven experience with leading a large complex organization and have the wisdom and ability to respectfully navigate challenges and opportunities while continuing to lead with…