Land Code Governance Advisor – Prairies Region

Land Code Governance Advisor – Prairies Region

Job Information

Author: jgenge

Date: December 22, 2024

Deadline: January 08, 2025

Type: Full Time

Company: First Nations Land Management Resource Centre

Location: Manitoba

ABOUT US

The Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management is a significant expression of Indigenous ingenuity and modern efforts to shed the colonial legacy of the Indian Act. Our team at the First Nation Lands Management Resource Centre (FNLMRC) is cutting edge, dedicated and experienced in assisting First Nations with developing workable solutions to the everyday challenges of community led lands and resources governance. We are currently searching for motivated and qualified candidates to fill a Land Code Governance Advisor position.

To learn more about the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre visit www.labrc.com.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Land Code Governance Advisor provides day to day support to signatory First Nations who are either developing or operating under a land code or who are interested in becoming a signatory to the Framework Agreement.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the position identified above, please demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field (a combination of education and related experience or experience working with First Nations may be considered).
• Experience working with First Nations.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders on common files.

Our Land Code Governance Advisors are:

• Passionate about governance, lands, natural resources and environmental management.
• Comfortable public speaking, community engagement and sharing information to various audiences.
• Comfortable collaborating and contributing to a team project.
• Passionate about the traditional knowledge and connection that is deeply rooted in the relationship between First Nations and their land.
• Committed to nation building in the spirit of decolonization and reconciliation.

In addition to this, you must be comfortable:

• Delivering presentations to First Nations’ membership, including Chief and Council on land governance under the Framework Agreement.
• Working independently from a home office environment.
• Conducting research and analyzing information to develop recommendations to First Nations’ leadership.
• Leading files that include collaborating with various levels of government, First Nations, and other subject matter experts.
• Working independently, able to adapt to changing priorities and comfortable finding solutions to non-standard problems.

ASSETS

If you meet any of the following, please explain how you meet these asset qualifications:

• Experience supporting First Nation self-government efforts particularly in the area of reserve lands and natural resources.

OTHER

• Must be willing to travel.
• Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Candidate must work from a home office environment and be centrally located to facilitate travel.

PREFERENCE

Due to the amount of work with First Nation communities, preference may be given to candidates with Indigenous ancestry.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Satisfactory criminal records check and education verification.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary (starting at $77,000 annually; starting salary is based on experience).
• Paid vacation time.
• An opportunity to work from a home office setting.
• A comprehensive extended health and dental benefits package.
• Employer paid employee assistance program.
• Employee Saving Plan (flexibility to participate in a TFSA/RSP).
• Education allowance and access to annual education leave.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you would like to be considered for this rewarding opportunity please click HERE to apply; or send your Cover letter along with a resume to careers@labrc.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday January 8 th , 2025.