The Operations Administrator – Lands is a training role potentially leading to a more senior role within the land’s office.  The operations coordinator’s main role is to work to be the main contact in the office in reception and to understand and assist the forestry, wildlife positions and eventually take a larger role in other industries such as wind energy projects.  This role will work closely with all areas of the Lands department as a resource support of West Moberly First Nations (WMFN).

The Successful Candidate

Your toolkit will bring:

• Self motivation with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A positive outlook on work and life balance and can put a plan together that ensures objectives are met.
• Knowledge of First Nation communities or organizational structure an asset.

Education and Work Experience:

• Post-secondary education and/or formal training in office administration.
• At least three years’ previous administration experience, preferably within a First Nations environment.
• Understanding of First Nations Governance and Land Use policies for WMFN.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience writing and reviewing proposals.
• Clear and concise phone manner and communication style both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Working knowledge of basic record keeping and bookkeeping/accounting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Intermediate skills using a variety of computerized software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), related databases and Internet.
• Ability to use various office equipment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can email their cover letter, including salary expectation, along with a resume in a single word or PDF file, as soon as possible, but by no later than January 13, 2022, to jobs@westmo.org

For more information please visit www.westmo.org

About the position: 

The Treaty Entitlement Lead is responsible for the treaty land entitlement/ATR process once council has completed the treaty land entitlement negotiations.  This includes but not limited to purchasing land, any federal, provincial, and municipal negotiations and processes, stakeholder and first nation agreements, land codes and internal processes to meet the needs of the members and community.

Knowledge Expert

• Knowledgeable of background materials and historical information relating to WMFN’s history and agreements.
• Be the expert of land title parameters and boundaries for the negotiation process.
• Facilitate meetings to explain agreements and updates to Land Use Manager, Chief and Council.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with stakeholders representing government, industry, clubs, and other first nations communities.
• Work with Chief and Council as a representative on the indigenous reserve process and its negotiation and administration.
• Work closely with WMFN members to address their needs and issues.
• Work closely with WMFN departments to administer policies and processes within their departments as related to new land use. (for example: Using land for education such as setting up a cultural camp – effects the school district, education department, etc.)

Agreement Administration

• Ensure related financial arrangements are in place for negotiation process and administration.
• Create land codes and administer WMFN jurisdiction and ownership of lands, waters, and resources.
• Work closely with other lands staff to have an understanding of all other processes and agreements.

The Successful Candidate

Your toolkit will bring:

• Self motivation with strong interpersonal skills and confidence with the ability to speak to and report back to members, Chief and Council.
• A positive outlook on work and life balance and can put a plan together that ensures objectives are met.
• Knowledge of WMFN traditions, hunting, fishing and trapping practices.
• Able to provide a clean criminal record.

Education and Work Experience

• Post-secondary education or formal training in Biology, Ecology, First Nations Studies, and Land Agreements – would be an asset.
• Treaty Land Entitlement Training preferred.
• 3 years contract negotiations and administration within a First Nations community.
• Experience interpreting and applying natural resource management legislation and policy.
• Experience working in a conflict-management role and/or public engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of key issues, legislation, policies, and procedures related to First Nations administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and administer financial documents.
• Strong team leadership and management skills including ability to establish good working relationships, both internally and with external stakeholders and to mitigate and manage conflict using sound judgement.
• Ability to confidentially speak to community members, partners and Chief and Council to make them aware of partnership agreements.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to effectively prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Intermediate skills using a variety of computerized software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), related databases and Internet.

What We Offer

Full time employment, 70 hours bi-weekly, (hours may vary and overtime may be required depending upon the study), a comprehensive salary, RRSP program and benefits package.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can email their resume and a cover letter outlining previous related experience to

jobs@westmo.org

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