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FWFN BAND MEMBERSHIP MEETING Finance & Department Work Plans 2015-2016

Monday June 29, 2015

6:30 p.m.

FWFN Community Centre

• Light Refreshments • Attendance prizes

• Agenda & Evaluation will be posted prior to the meeting, for those unable to attend.

• Live Streaming & Live Chat can be found at www.fwfn.com

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JOB TITLE: Contract Administrator

DATE:

POSITION OBJECTIVES: True Grit Consulting Limited is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Thunder Bay team. The successful applicant will play a key role in administering contracts, liaising with the project team, contractors, clients and other stakeholders during the construction phase of a project. As the successful candidate, you will prepare and issue all contract documents, and coordinate, collect, assemble and review all contract change documents from the multi-disciplinary project team. You will also conduct on-site field reviews and be our representative on the construction site. KEY DUTIES OR ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Participate in kick-off meetings with contractors, professional service organizations, vendors, and

suppliers to provide leadership and guidance in matters related to contractual terms and conditions. Interface with project teams to provide ongoing guidance. Prepare and issue letters, memoranda, and approval documents related to commercial and

contractual matters. Prepare, review, evaluate, and process RFQs, Contract Amendments and Changes, and Change

Directives. Assist in the development of claims mitigation strategies and provide guidance to the negotiation of

price and terms. Participate in the payment process, verifying requests for progress payments, release of holdback,

final payments, back charges and liquidated damages. Process documentation for contract close-outs. Attend contract and project progress and engineering review meetings. Provide feedback to management regarding challenges or problematic contract administrative issues. Provide support for cost control management activities. Assume responsibility for a defined range of functions in the contract management database. Gain a thorough understanding of approved user guides and provide user guidance training to project

team members associated with your defined grouping of contracts. All other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A university degree or college diploma in a related field (Business Administration, Accounting/Finance

or Engineering) would be an asset. RCCA Designation or the ability to apply for RCCA Designation is a requirement.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Minimum 7 years of experience with solid background in contract administration, contract

negotiations, in a project management environment. Direct exposure and working knowledge of contracting principles, processes, methods, practices,

contract administration, accounting and forecasting. Experience in the administration of construction contracts, or engineering and architectural design

contracts and other technical and professional services contracts. Demonstrate knowledge and a thorough understanding of legal and commercial issues and practices

related to the Construction Lien Act. Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and organize a variety of activities and deal with stressful

situations involving complex issues with tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and ensuring deadlines are met.

Demonstrated negotiation and writing skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and participate in complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal and technical aspects of contract administration involving senior staff, contractors and service providers.

Ability to communicate effectively with various personnel, including dealing with people effectively and tactfully in difficult and stressful situations, to discuss, clarify and resolve contractual matters, scheduling problems, financial and legal issues.

Fluent in and possess advanced skills in a number of software packages including; MS Excel, Word, and Power Point and Project Wise.

Must have a valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract.

Fort William First Nation Casino Rama Funds Education Awards

Programs:

Award Category Award Amounts

Secondary (High School) A maximum of three awards of $750.

Post Secondary - College A maximum of three awards of $1000.

Post Secondary - University A maximum of three awards of

$1500.

General Educational Development (GED) Programs

A maximum of three awards of $350.

Post Secondary – Community College A maximum of three awards of $400.

Apprenticeships A maximum of three awards of $500.

Special Needs A maximum of three awards of $750.

Program Award Descriptions: The Fort William First Nation Education Award program has been created as an incentive and reward for students who are graduating from a respective award category. More information on each category is available. The Casino Rama Education awards are separate from the regular FWFN graduating awards.

Program Award Eligibility: Member of the Fort William First Nation. Selection is based primarily on academic excellence. Awards will be given

to the highest three grade mark averages in each award category. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Closing Date: Students must complete an application package by July 31st, 2015. How to apply: Application packages can be picked up at:

Fort William First Nation C/O: Michael Pelletier Jr. Suite 200, 90 Anemki Drive Fort William First Nation, ON, P7J 1L3 Email: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

Or call/fax requesting to receive an application in the mail/fax Phone: (807) 623-9543 ext. 239 Fax: (807) 623-5190

Deadline: Tuesday, July 31st, 2015

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION CASINO RAMA FUNDS

EDUCATION AWARD PROGRAM APPLICATIONS:

Student Name: ___________________ Award Category:

Name of School/College/University:

Band #: ____________________ Student #:

Have you applied for or received any other type of incentive grant from the FWFN Education Department for completing this diploma/degree: Yes: ____________ No: _____________

If yes, indicate date applied/received and amount:

Please be sure to include copies of the following documentation:

� Graduation Diploma/Degree � Official Transcripts � Awards/Honors Certificates � Letter of Reference � Brief Essay (100 words) stating why you should receive this award

_________________________ _____________________ SIGNATURE OF STUDENT DATE

NOTE: Please review the Education Award program information sheet for program description, eligibility criteria and application closing date.

ADDRESS: _____________________________ PHONE # _____________________

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JOB POSTING

Position Title: Director of Economic Development, Permanent Position Position Description: The Director of Economic Development shall be responsible for planning,

managing, and providing oversight for the activities and operations of Fort William First Nation’s Economic Development Department and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing, and expansion.

Major Responsibilities: • Plan, manage, and coordinate FWFN’s economic development effort; • Develop and assist in the implementation of FWFN goals-objectives and policies / procedures related

to economic activities. • Seek out new economic development opportunities and funding sources; • Oversight of Public Works department including related long-range planning and budgeting; • Work with outside agencies and professional consultants as necessary; • Review policies and procedures of various departments and recommend improvements which may

increase economic development opportunities; • Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in

the field of economic development; • Be required to set-up files, maintain files, prepare correspondence, and other clerical duties as

required. • A full job description is available upon request

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, economics, business

administration, or a related field is preferred; • Four years responsible experience in economic development, mining sector, energy sector, tourism,

marketing or a closely related field, focusing on the attraction of new business opportunities is preferred;

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license; • This position is subject to drug testing. Salary: To be negotiated. Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with 3 references, must be received by

4:00 pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of: Michael Pelletier

Human Resources Manager Phone: 807-623-9543 ext. 239

Fax: 807-623-5190 Email: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

When hand delivering, ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.

We appreciate all application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

St. Anne's Bulletin - 13th Sunday -June 28th, 2015 1st Reading: Wisdom 1:13-115; 2:23-24. God did not make us to destroy us. He made us to enjoy a blessed immortality. 2nd Reading: 2 Cor. 8:7-9, 13-15. St. Paul here is appealing to the Corinthians to contribute to a collection for the poor in the Church at Jerusalem. Gospel: Mark 5:21-43. This contains two separate miracles of Jesus: the cure of a woman with a haemorrhage, and the raising of the daughter of Jairus. Both are signs of God's power, restoring life and health through Jesus. Gospel Challenge - (Taken from "Preaching the New Lectionary" by D. Gerant Gods graciousness toward us should prompt us to be generous toward others. What we receive as life-enhancing gifts we must share with those in need, those in the throes of death-dealing poverty or illness, those to whom life has not been kind. As we have been favored by the healing touch of God, so we must extend that same loving touch to others. The love of Christ impels us to be open handed as we approach those in need. Following Jesus' lead, we must not only give to them, we must also allow them to take from us. At times this will require that we share material resources, at other times it might mean that our energy will be drained in our service of them. In all of this, Jesus has set the example for us to follow. PASTOR'S LOG FOR JUNE 20-27: - Parish Finances: Sunday Offerings, $ 834.16 - Wed., June 24, 7 pm, at the Retreat Centre - Sunday Readings prep. and reflection. - Thurs., June 25, 12:30 pm - Short Parish Council Meeting 7:00 pm - Board setup meeting at the Retreat Centre - Sat., June 27 - Fr. Kroker leaves for weekend ministry in Armstrong & Gull Bay **The Diocese of Thunder Bay will be offering the annual Discovery Bible Camp on July6th-10th at Sunny Cove Camp east of Fort Frances for youth in Grades 7-10! This is a Catholic Camp! Cost is $180.00! There is still room available, contact St. Mary's Church @807-274-4874 WEEKEND PARISH MINISTRY SCHEDULE June ., 27 Sat -- Reader - Louis Pelletier; Pat Pervais; Leanne Angus; June. 28, Sun., - Readers -1. Shirley Salt. 2. Lionel Haigh Hosts -- Gene Bannon; Cup -- Linda Bannon