Director, Lands Management

Yellowknives Dene First Nation; Dettah, Ndilǫ; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowknives Dene First Nation is seeking a Director of Lands Management to oversee land use planning, land administration, and technical land management services within the Lands Department. The role emphasizes sustaining strategic plans and coordinating the Department's functions with other YKDFN units.

Under Chiefs and Council and reporting to the CEO, the director leads policy development, research on land use policy, legislative matters, and provides strategic guidance on operational,

Job description

The Director of Lands Management will provide effective and efficient operation in areas of land use planning, land administration and through the provision of technical land management services for all aspects of land and resource management matters undertaken by the YKDFN Lands Department. The position is responsible for maintaining and implementing strategic plans and coordination of the Departments functions with other key YKDFN Departments.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the authority of the YKDFN Chiefs and Council and under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the interdisciplinary incumbent is the lead in the development and research of land use policy, land administration, relevant legislative matters and provides a wide range of strategic, policy and land management advice on a broad range of operational, political, and sensitive topics to the Chief Executive Officer.