Organization: Garden River First Nation 

Position: Chief Administrative Officer

Garden River First Nation (GRFN) is a vibrant Ojibway community located near Sault Ste. Marie in Northwestern Ontario. Also known as The Creator’s Garden, the community’s name stems from the fur trade as the community was well known for growing produce along the routes. GRFN are signatories to the Robinson Huron Treaty, signed in 1850. There are approximately 1,000 members living within the community, with a total membership of 2,951.

GRFN Chief and Council are seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) who will be responsible for the overall planning, organization, directing, and controlling of all programs and services of Garden River First Nation.

A culturally astute and community-centered leader, the CAO functions within the legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures, as well as the Mission, Beliefs, and Vision of the Garden River First Nation. They will contribute to the accomplishment of the strategic priorities while overseeing the administrative duties of the department managers.