Lands Manager

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or certificate program in administration, community planning, environmental studies, lands and resource management or related disciplines and at least three years of experience managing reserve lands or an equivalent combination of skills, knowledge and experience.
• Completion of the Lands Management Certificate Program would be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of land registration and land administration principles and procedures would be an asset.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, policy or bylaw development, land or resource planning, community consultation and facilitation processes.
• Must know how to review and maintain appropriate financial records including the budget, record of revenues and expenditures and financial statements.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft software, general knowledge of GIS, AIS and Laser fiche database management.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Required Skills:

• Exhibits a degree of initiative and self-direction, good analytical, organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to interpret policies and standard practices and deal with information that is sensitive or confidential.
• Ability to use tact and good judgement in dealing with sensitive and complex issues.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must have strong supervisory, teamwork, and management skills to ensure proper operation of the Lands Department.

Duties:

• Participate in the creation of the Sheguiandah First Nation Land Code, related laws, policies, and procedures to regulate land use and to obtain the highest benefit of land use for Sheguiandah First Nation.
• Ensure administrative measures and controls are developed to meet the requirements of Sheguiandah First Nation and clients by monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of services.
• Develop and review land interest agreements, leases, rights of way, and permits, notify interest holders of potential expiration and changes, and ensure terms of interest agreements are met.

Please submit an application that includes a cover letter, resume, and 3 work-related references, CPIC and VSS marked “Lands Manager” to reception.

Email at reception@sheguiandahfn.ca or by fax to 705-368-3697.

Drop off at Sheguiandah First Nation Band Office, 142 Ogemah Miikan.