Commerce and Industry - Sectoral Officer

Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government; Mistissini; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cree Nation Government is seeking a Sectoral Officer based in Mistissini to manage incoming information on exclusive exploration rights and mining activities on Category II and III lands. You will respond to regulatory correspondence and help implement tourism programs and outfitting sales processes with the first right of refusal.

You will coordinate communications with mining stakeholders, develop GIS-based claim protocols, maintain maps and data, and collaborate with funding bodies to

Qualifications

• College diploma in Business, Administration, or related field.
• Three to five years of relevant work experience.
• Fluency in Cree and English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement provisions of the Cree-Quebec Governance agreement related to mining claims and exclusive exploration rights.
• Develop and implement communication protocols for new mining claims in Eeyou Istchee using GIS.
• Maintain up-to-date maps and data on exclusive exploration rights and exploration projects.
• Manage incoming communications from the mining industry regarding exploration projects and permitting requests.
• Manage notifications for the right of first refusal on the sale of outfitting operations in Eeyou Istchee.
• Collaborate with internal and external funding agencies for outfitting operations and tourism opportunities.
• Represent the department in tables, committees and working groups; support quarterly/annual reporting.

Skills

Cree fluency

English fluency

French asset

GIS knowledge

Education

College diploma inBusiness, Administration, or related field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Core Functions

The Sectoral Officer is responsible for the management of incoming information and communications with respect to exclusive exploration rights (EERs) and mining exploration activities on Category II and Category III land. The incumbent is responsible for responding to correspondence related to provincial regulations on mining exploration activities. The incumbent is also responsible for implementing tourism programs on Category II land and receiving and treating requests for the sale of outfitting operations on Category III land where the Cree Nation has the right of first refusal.

Location of Work: Mistissini

Status: Permanent Full-time

Closing Date: November 17, 2026

Core Functions

The Sectoral Officer is responsible for the management of incoming information and communications with respect to exclusive exploration rights (EERs) and mining exploration activities on Category II and Category III land. The incumbent is responsible for responding to correspondence related to provincial regulations on mining exploration activities. The incumbent is also responsible for implementing tourism programs on Category II land and receiving and treating requests for the sale of outfitting operations on Category III land where the Cree Nation has the right of first refusal.

Functional Responsibilities

• Implementation of the provisions of the Cree-Quebec Governance agreement related to mining claims and exclusive exploration rights.
• In consultation with the communities, develop and implement communication protocols for new mining claims in Eeyou Istchee using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Maintain up to date maps and data on exclusive exploration rights and exploration projects within Eeyou Istchee.
• Manage incoming communications from the mining industry with respect to exploration projects, new claims and exploration permitting requests.
• Manage notifications received for the right of first refusal on the sale of outfitting operations in Eeyou Istchee.
• Collaborate with internal and external funding agencies for outfitting operations and more broadly, tourism opportunities within Category II land.
• Represent the department in various functions, tables, committees and working groups.
• Contribute to departmental quarterly and annual reporting.

Interaction/Communication Responsibilities

• Assist in developing financing strategies and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and funding agencies.
• Support communities, stakeholders, and partners with respect to mining exploration, tourism and outfitting projects and the first right of refusal for sales of outfitting operations.
• Work in collaboration with other departments in the Cree Nation Government, Cree First Nations, and Cree entities on an ongoing basis.
• Act as a liaison and main contact for the department with the Cree Mineral Exploration Board.
• Maintain communications with the mining exploration industry stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

• College diploma in Business, Administration, or a related field

Experience

• Three to Five years of relevant work experience.

Languages

• Fluency in verbal Cree
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in verbal French is an asset.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Customer focused and service oriented.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven success in maintaining strong communications.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with GIS is an asset.

Additional Requirements

• Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.