Sandy Lake First Nation is a large, remote First Nation. It is located within the Kenora District along the Severn River, approximately 450 km northeast of Winnipeg, MB and 600 km northwest of Thunder Bay, ON.
Currently service providers need to book space in the High School or the Youth Centre to engage families and host activities. The new Mamow Weechiwaywin Child, Youth and Family Building will bring the community together and support, empower and uplift community members and families for years to come.
Sandy Lake First Nation have taken the first steps to identify and select a location for the new Mamow Weechiwaywin Child, Youth and Family Building. Additionally, a Geotechnical Investigation was completed of the recommended location and conceptual drawing were drafted.
It is noted that the process to retain the Design Consultant is already underway.
The PPM shall review the existing studies, reference material, and project background information to familiarize themselves with the overall scope and intent of the project. Further, the PPM shall meet with the First Nation and Project Team representatives to review in detail the site, schedule, budget, and overall project requirements. The Terms of Reference defines the full scope of the Professional Project Management Services and the conditions of engagement. The Project Manager must:
- Advocate for the First Nation’s interest and work to ensure positive project outcomes for the First Nation;
- Be familiar with the funding and scope requirements of the First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC);
- Report budgeting and reporting as required by various funding agencies including the First Nation as well as ISC;
- Define and confirm criteria in the areas of cost control, budgeting, scheduling, change order and quality control;
- Keep the Project Team (and others, as appropriate) informed of the project status through monthly physical/financial reporting;
- Oversee all phases and aspects of the project and ensure strict conformity to the objectives of the project to meet Sandy Lake First Nation and ISC requirements; and
- Overall management and implementation of the project.
