| Position | Indian Residential School Program Lead
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Term
| Term | Immediately to March 31, 2028, with possibility of renewal

Dakota Wicozani Tipi Inc. (DWT) is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to lead and coordinate the DWT Indian Residential School Support Program (IRSSP). This is a full-time term position available immediately until March 31, 2028, with the possibility of renewal.

·         Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related health, social services, community development, or other relevant field is preferred.

·         A minimum of five years of program management experience, preferably within a First Nations organization. A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

·         Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture, community-based services, and the intergenerational impacts of Indian Residential Schools.

·         Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead a team and ensure program plans, objectives, and expected outcomes are achieved.

·         Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

·         Experience working collaboratively with community partners, funders, and other stakeholders is an asset.

Reporting to the Health Director and Assistant Health Director, the Program Lead will provide leadership for the Indian Residential School Support Team and work collaboratively with the DWT Health Team to plan, coordinate, manage, facilitate, monitor, and evaluate the DWT Indian Residential School Program. The Program Lead will support the delivery of culturally appropriate, community-based services and ensure program goals and funding requirements are met.

·         Collaborate with community stakeholders to increase awareness and understanding of the impacts of Indian Residential Schools.

·         Work collaboratively with DWT management, funders and partners to ensure program activities meet funding requirements, objectives, and deliverables.

·         Lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of program work plans.

·         Provide support, advocacy, and culturally appropriate assistance to Indian Residential School Survivors.

·         Maintain clear and effective communication with DWT Management and the Indian Residential School Program team.

·         Lead, support, recruit, and assist with the supervision and management of the Indian Residential School Program team.

·         Utilize program strategies and work plans to achieve program goals, objectives, and expected outcomes.

·         Develop and revise operational work plans, policies, procedures, and program reports as required.

·         Coordinate data collection, records management, community meetings, engagement activities, and client survey information.

·         Support continuous quality improvement, evaluation, and risk management planning.

·         Provide human resources leadership and promote opportunities for staff education, training, professional development, and support.

·         Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume by email to:
 Scott Thorsteinson, Assistant Health Director
 [email protected]

Application deadline: November 1, 2026