Lands Manager

Neskonlith Indian Band; Chase; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

On-site parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Neskonlith Indian Band seeks a Lands Manager to oversee the management, planning, and stewardship of its lands. The role supports land governance, community planning, and economic development while ensuring sustainable land use.

You will lead land use planning, oversee leases and records, and guide staff on projects. This in-person, full-time role reports to the Band Manager and partners with Chief and Council.

Qualifications

• Experience in land management, planning, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Understanding of First Nations land governance is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Land Management: Oversee land use, leases, permits, and records.
• Planning: Lead land use planning and review development proposals.
• Development: Support land-based economic opportunities.
• Leadership: Guide staff and coordinate projects.
• Governance: Work with Chief and Council on decisions.
• Engagement: Communicate with community and partners.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to legislation and policies.
• Administration: Support budgeting, reporting, and funding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

First Nations land governance

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Job description

Neskonlith

Lands Manager

Department Lands / Tmicw

Reports To Band Manager

Salary Range $85,000 – $100,000 per year

Job Types Full-time, Permanent

Work Location In person

Position Summary Responsible for the management, planning, and stewardship of Neskonlith lands. This role supports land governance, community planning, and economic development while ensuring sustainable land use.

Key Responsibilities

• Land Management Oversee land use, leases, permits, and records
• Planning Lead land use planning and review development proposals
• Development Support land-based economic opportunities
• Leadership Guide staff and coordinate projects
• Governance Work with Chief and Council on decisions
• Engagement Communicate with community and partners
• Compliance Ensure adherence to legislation and policies
• Administration Support budgeting, reporting, and funding

Qualifications

• Experience in land management, planning, or related field
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Understanding of First Nations land governance is an asset

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• Several years of relevant experience
• Experience working with First Nations communities preferred

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Criminal record check
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Why This Role Matters Supports responsible land management and helps create opportunities for community growth and long-term sustainability.

Benefits

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off