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General Manager

Kimesskanemenow Limited Partnership builds an annual winter road to connect the communities of Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Attawapiskat. The James Bay Winter Road is generally open from mid-January to late March of each year, with construction starting early December.

Kimesskanemenow is seeking to hire a full time General Manager who will be responsible for providing back up to the President as well as implementing Kimesskanemenow’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Plan. The general manager (GM) will assist the President to ensure that day-to-day business operations run efficiently. It is the intent of the Kimesskanemenow to hire a GM for a three year contract with the option to extend commencing late November 2023. 

The General Manager will:

• Work under the direction of the President to ensure that the seasonal winter road is built and maintained according to the specifications and that the contractors meet deadlines.
• Assist the President in dealing with any issues raised related to the use of the Winter Road by the First Nations communities.
• Participate in meetings regarding the progress of the winter road, and other communications activities as assigned. 
• Assisting with funding applications and liaising with funding organizations.
• Implement Kimesskanemenow’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Plan.
• Participate in and coordinate daily toolbox meetings. 
• Provide daily safety, construction and maintenance status reports to the President as requested.
• Reporting to the President any near misses, accidents, or environmental emergencies such as spills of hazardous materials.
• Supervising staff when directed to by the President.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and experience with financial management.
• Experience in preparing funding applications and dealing with funding agencies.
• Excellent oral, report writing skills, public relations skills, and public speaking.
• Experience with First Nation communities.  Ability to speak Cree considered an asset.
• Experience with implementing and updating Safety, Health & Environment Management Plans.
• Certification in CPR & First Aid will be an asset.
• Physical ability to participate in ground penetrating radar readings.
• Experience in the construction and maintenance of a winter road.
• Ability to travel.
• Above average computer skills and experience with word and excel software
• Experience using video conferencing.
• Valid G2 Ontario Driver’s License.
• Able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.