Director of Treaties, Lands and Resources

Keewaytinook Okimakanak; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario seeks a Director of Treaties Lands and Resources to promote Indigenous and Western sciences in community engagement. The role involves strategic direction development with First Nations to secure funding, manage resources, and maintain cultural integrity. Applicants should have proven leadership skills, comprehensive experience with remote First Nations, and a relevant graduate degree.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Critical Illness Coverage and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with remote First Nations.
• Strategic thinking skills and political acuity.
• Project management and event coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop programming and obtain funding.
• Manage budgets and staff.
• Develop and promote research partnerships.

Skills

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Fundraising

Media Relations

Strategic Planning

Public Speaking

Team Management

Writing Skills

Education

Graduate degree related to social-ecological systems

Job description

Director of Treaties Lands and Resources

Reports To

Executive Director

Summary

The Department of Treaties Lands and Resources is a researchbased department that promotes both Indigenous and Western sciences to gather information and knowledge so leadership and First Nations can make wise decisions. Through land-based and community activities the department works in the ethical space of engagement to listen to and promote First Nation voices. The department focuses their work to promote self-care self-determination and improved relationships for their First Nations.

The Director of Treaties Lands and Resources works with the Chiefs and Councils and the communities to develop strategic directions for research and community engagement activities. The Director builds strategic partnerships and relationships with governments government ministries industry other tribal councils universities colleges and ENGOs to build community-based and practice-based research and education programming.

The Director will seek funding opportunities and manage budgets staff and the over all effects of potential developments on community culture and well-being.

Core Competencies

Project Management

Network and relationship building

Promote a safe work environment

Accountability

Communication

Critical Thinking

Political acuity

Organizational and environmental awareness

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Awareness of Treaties Aboriginal Rights and First Nation Culture

Job Duties

Develop programing and obtain funding

Manage budgets and staff

Develop and promote research partnerships.

Design implement and report on needed research projects.

Be familiar with resource development project plans in the First Nations homelands.

Be familiar with stakeholder interests and motivations.

Work with Chief and Council and their support staff to develop strategic directions for engagement with governments and resource development proponents.

Coordinate meetings with Chiefs and Councils to discuss and develop strategies that promote and protect Aboriginal and Treaty Rights culture and community well-being.

Be familiar with First Nation Ontario and Canada policies that affect Aboriginal and Treaty Rights culture and community well-being.

Engage in inter-governmental policy development where appropriate and available

Requirements

Ability to work within high level engagements with governments

Ability to adapt and adjust direction of programing

Knowledge and experience working with remote First Nations.

Understanding of the socio-ecological effects and impacts of development in the traditional territories.

Awareness of natural resources management concepts and policies

Strategic thinking skills and political acuity

Project management and event coordination experience

Team leadership skills and experience

Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.

Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Superior time management skills multitasking skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.

High level of sound and independent judgment reasoning and discretion.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.

Pro-active ability to work under own initiative without direction.

Motivated individual with proven initiative.

A graduate degree related to social-ecological systems would be an asset.

Working Conditions

Travel will be required.

Fast-paced changing social-political landscapes

Developing and managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects

Networking and relationship building

Working with community leadership members and KO partners.

Benefits Package :

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Critical Illness Coverage and Life Insurance

Starting Salary :

• Based on experience with a range of $80000-$100000 per year
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interview.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 80000 - 100000

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