Lands Manager

POSITION: LANDS MANAGER

HOURS OF WORK: FULL-TIME, PERMANENT (35 HRS/.WEEK)

REPORTS TO: BAND MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Degree in Lands Management, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Land Resource Management or equivalent combined with significant experience working in land administration, planning or environmental assessment.
• Working knowledge and experience in sustainable land use and resource management and planning.
• Experience interpreting and administering complex legislation and regulations, preferably related to land management.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience interpreting and providing advice on Land Code and land issues, with the ability to handle politically sensitive matters, analyze, identify and recommend action options for senior management.
• Successful experience managing multiple projects, writing proposals and reports.
• Experience working in a First Nation government setting is an asset.
• Experience with Conflict Resolution.
• Experience with Property Law.

Note : An equivalent combination of post-secondary coursework, training, workshops and significant experience will equally be considered.

INCUMBENT IS ALSO REQUIRED TO HAVE :

• Knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic issues of impact assessment.
• Knowledge of Tsawout First Nations Land Code.
• In depth knowledge of various government and agency land administration processes and initiatives.
• Knowledge of Tsawout First Nations heritage, history, culture, demographics, goals, and aspirations is required for success.

Conditions of Employment : Signed conflict of interest declaration and confidentiality agreement; Criminal Record Check and valid class 5 drivers' license - access to a personal vehicle is an asset.

Our benefits package includes :

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance

Preference may be given to qualified individuals of First Nations Ancestry.