2026-071 Director of Claims & Negotiations

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek; Naughton; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matched 5%

EFAP program

Health & insurance coverage

Job summary

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek in Naughton, Ontario, seeks a Director of Claims & Negotiations to lead the Legal Claims & Negotiations Department. The role drives a Nation-controlled approach to legal claims, treaty matters, and related negotiations with a focus on Indigenous rights and intergovernmental relations.

The successful candidate provides strategic direction, oversees high-stakes negotiations, and ensures alignment with governance priorities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Law or related field or equivalent experience.
• Seven years in legal claims, Indigenous rights, Treaty matters, or intergovernmental negotiations.
• Five years leading multidisciplinary teams and major negotiations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on legal claims, Treaty matters, negotiations and accommodation.
• Implement directives and align files with legal strategy and priorities.
• Lead development and operations of the Legal Claims & Negotiations Department.
• Coordinate complex multi-party negotiations including land claims and IBAs.

Skills

Legal claims experience

Indigenous rights

Negotiations

Leadership

Public administration

Education

Law degree or related discipline

Job description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2026-071

Position: Director of Claims & Negotiations

Department: Legal Claims & Negotiations

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $46- $60.50/HR – 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: November 4, 2026, at 4:00pm

**AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS**

POSITION SCOPE

The Director of Claims & Negotiations provides senior strategic leadership for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek’s Legal Claims & Negotiations Department within the Political Office. The Director oversees a coordinated, Nation-controlled approach to legal claims, Treaty matters, strategic negotiations, consultation and accommodation, litigation oversight, Lands Recovery, policy and legal research, evidence management, territorial intelligence, and related jurisdictional initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A university degree in Law, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Land and Resource Management, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in legal claims, Indigenous rights, Treaty matters, land and resource management, consultation and accommodation, or intergovernmental negotiations.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary teams, major negotiations, complex projects, or high-value strategic initiatives is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations governments and advancing Indigenous rights, land claims, resource development, or intergovernmental relations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic advice and recommendations on legal claims, Treaty matters, negotiations, consultation and accommodation, territorial issues, Lands Recovery, emerging legal risks, and jurisdictional initiatives.
• Implement Council directives and ensure significant files align with approved mandates, the Legal Strategy, Lands Recovery Strategy, Governance Strategic Priorities Report (GSPR), and other strategic priorities.
• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and operations of the Legal Claims & Negotiations Department.
• Lead, support, and coordinate complex, multi-party negotiations involving land claims, Treaty implementation, resource development, Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs), intergovernmental arrangements, jurisdiction, self-government, and other Council-authorized matters.

We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.