Heritage Manager

Moose Cree First Nation; Moose Factory; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Cree are seeking a Heritage Manager under the Director of Lands and Resources to lead programs advancing cultural heritage priorities tied to land stewardship. The role focuses on coordinating planning, delivery, and preservation of traditional knowledge and homelands information.

You will supervise staff, collaborate with Elders and community members, and ensure culturally grounded approaches to land management.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in cultural programming or traditional knowledge management.
• Preference for knowledge of Moose Cree history, culture and governance.
• Experience with Elders, knowledge holders, and community members.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• GPS-aware GIS experience is an asset.
• Valid G driver's license and CPIC or proof of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee programs advancing cultural heritage priorities related to land stewardship.
• Coordinate planning, delivery, and integration of traditional knowledge into land management.
• Document, protect, store, and integrate heritage information with planning processes.
• Supervise staff and collaborate with departments for a coordinated approach.
• Engage Elders, knowledge holders, and community members in initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Indigenous Studies degree

Related degree (Anthropology/Geography/Environmental Studies)

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Lands and Resources, the Heritage Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing programs and initiatives that advance cultural heritage priorities as it relates to land stewardship. The position provides oversight in the planning, coordination, and delivery of initiatives that strengthen cultural connections, support land-based practices, and promote the continuation of traditional activities. The Heritage Manager also ensures that cultural heritage information, traditional knowledge records, and homelands information are appropriately documented, protected, stored and integrated into land and resource planning and management. The Manager supervises staff and works collaboratively with department personnel and others to support a coordinated, culturally grounded approach to land stewardship.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education, relevant experience, and demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and land stewardship will be considered.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in cultural programming, traditional knowledge management, or a related field.
• Preference may be given to candidates with lived experience and demonstrated knowledge of Moose Cree First Nation history, culture, traditions, and governance.
• Experience working with Elders, knowledge holders, and community members.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Awareness of geographic information systems and traditional land use mapping is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage confidential and culturally sensitive information.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Must possess initiative, tact, and discretion.
• Ability to speak Cree would be an asset.
• Must provide a satisfactory CPIC or proof of application.
• Valid class G driver’s license is required.

Duration

Permanent with 3 months probation

Job Description

Available Upon Request

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.