Teams at Engaged HR

The Chief Operating Officer provides executive leadership for organization-wide operations, Indigenous Justice Centre service delivery, implementation, workforce planning, financial oversight, risk management, compliance, and organizational culture. Reporting to the Justice Council and CEO, the role translates strategic priorities into accountable action, supports operational leaders, strengthens internal controls and capacity, oversees budgets and resources, and promotes culturally safe, trauma-informed services aligned with the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.

Oversees daily financial operations, leads finance staff, coordinates budgeting, prepares financial reports, monitors performance, supports accounting and payroll-related activities, and contributes to financial planning, policy review, organizational initiatives, and management decision-making.

Supports international students, host families, schools, and partners across the Red Deer region. Responsibilities include relationship management, cultural guidance, orientations, host training, recordkeeping, community building, crisis response, school meetings, custodianship of minors, and local travel. The role requires strong communication, judgment, organization, customer service, public speaking, confidentiality, and independent work.