Lands and Estates Compliance Lead

Lands Advisory Board; Roseneath; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An Aboriginal governance organization located in Roseneath, Canada, is seeking a Land & Estates Compliance Lead to oversee compliance with policies and regulations, conduct research for land enforcement issues, and act as a liaison between community leadership and various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage land transactions and ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks. Applications are required by January 8th, 2026, including a cover letter and references.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with policies, by-laws, and regulations.
• Conduct research and develop land-related policies.
• Act as a liaison between community and government.
• Maintain knowledge of various acts and procedures.
• Assist with administration of land-related laws and guidelines.
• Conduct site visits to assess environmental issues.
• Gather information affecting land rights and licenses.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Land & Estates Compliance Lead is responsible for handling Alderville First Nation lands, liaising with other governments regarding traditional territory; and, to plan, draft, administer and monitor permits, licenses, laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees compliance with Alderville First Nation Policy & Procedures, Alderville First Nation By-Laws, the Indian Act, the Alderville First Nation Land Code, the Framework Agreement First Nation Land Management Act, and AFN Land Use Plans to ensure terms and conditions are met.
• Conducts research for the organization of land enforcement issues, development of land and resource-related policies, bylaws, and laws.
• Acts as a liaison between community membership, leadership, government, and proponents.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains current knowledge to plan, manage, draft and administer various Acts, regulations, by-laws, laws, guidelines, master plans, designations, land use plans, policies and procedures while negotiating terms and conditions of the agreements.
• Assists with administration of by-laws, laws, guidelines, master plans, designations, land use plans, policies and procedures, ensuring the development, and the implementation of all established policies and procedures while negotiating terms and conditions of the agreement focusing on but not limited to the Alderville First Nation Land Code.
• Updates computerized systems, spreadsheets of registered documents and, where authorized, distributes to designated staff, outside agencies any significant information, as necessary.
• Research files, conducts site visits and reports of any known actual or potential environmental problems on reserve lands; Conducts site visits with qualified Environmental professionals.
• Assists with gathering information Canada possesses that materially affects interests or land rights and licences on reserve lands.
• Take appropriate measures to provide written notice to 3rd parties, with an interest or land right in reserve lands, of [i] Framework Agreement; [ii] Federal Legislation; and [iii] Land Code.
• Mediates, assesses and drafts land transactions, …

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For full job description, contact Alderville Human Resources

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday, January 8th, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must include a cover letter, current resume and three work-related references (name, phone #, email address of former Supervisors) and/or letters of reference.

HOW TO CONTACT: Human Resources Recruitment
Phone: [phone] ext. 217
Email: [e-mail]