LANDS & RESOURCE COORDINATOR

M'Chigeeng First Nation; M’Chigeeng; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

M’Chigeeng First Nation is seeking a knowledgeable Lands & Resources Coordinator to manage the Reserve Lands & Environment Management Program (RLEMP) and maintain confidential lands records. The role requires independence, strong organization, and good communication, reporting to the Office Administrator and supervising by the Department Manager for Administration.

Responsibilities include developing annual workplans, maintaining Land Registry, preparing funding applications, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Indigenous Studies or related field of study along with 2-years related work experience.
• Willing and eligible to enroll in the 2-Year Reserve Land & Environment Management Program (RLEMP), University of Saskatchewan, with commitment to attend 3 times a year for the 2-year program.
• Preferred: Post-Secondary Degree in Administration, Business Administration, Indigenous Studies or related field with 5 years direct work experience and 2-Year Certification of the RLEMP.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the general duties relating to the Management of Lands as required by the Chief & Council of the M’Chigeeng First Nation.
• All work performed will be in accordance to applicable M’Chigeeng First Nation Codes, the Lands Management Manual Guidelines, Personnel Policy and any other laws pertinent lands management.
• Will organize workflow and priorities by developing, implementing and monitoring required annual workplans.
• Seek to confirm preliminary survey approved lot plans and issues approval letters on behalf of M’Chigeeng as requested.
• Prepare documents for transfer of lands or interests between First Nation members.
• Verify and search land registry records to determine accuracy of status of land entitlements.
• Issue letters for band membership for confirmation of land transfers and tax exemptions.
• Submit all documents as required and monitor processes.
• Responsible for maintaining Land Registry and Cottage Leases of the M’Chigeeng First Nation.
• Annually prepares and submits applications for RLEMP funding.
• Provides monthly activity reports to Council and the Registrar and quarterly newsletters to update community.
• Assist band members by providing information regarding wills and estates as it pertains to land ownership.
• Prepares presentations and educates membership at community meetings as required.
• Researches and prepares funding proposals for additional programming needs.
• Ensure band lands file information is maintained, accurate and secured for safekeeping in a confidential manner.
• Ensure hard copies and electronic file records management database is maintained as necessary.
• Maintains MFN Treaty Rights including hunting and fishing rights; monitor and ensure accurate documentation is on file as required and for review purposes.
• Ensure specific current and new MFN land claims and specific claims are properly filed and monitored.
• Maintains Residency By-Law and provides information with respect to Matrimonial Real Property Federal Provisional Rules/Law
• Review and monitor sites in M’Chigeeng for environmental harm
• Keep abreast of water legislation and water governance
• Review and respond to Environmental Assessment documents and file accordingly
• Ensures Indigenous Traditional Knowledge is utilized and up to date
• Keep abreast and report on activities occurring on traditional territory
• Other duties that may include Mining, logging and water, and all other activities pertaining to Natural Resources
• Review and finalize Land Code for ratification pursuant to the First Nations Land Management Framework Individual Agreement between Canada and M’Chigeeng First Nation
• Works with IT to maintain and input updated lands and codes information on mchigeeng.ca website
• Establish and implement consultations for projects that may impact M’Chigeeng Lands & Traditional Territory
• Provide other duties as requested

Education

Post-Secondary Diploma in Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Indigenous Studies or related field

Job description

LANDS & RESOUCE COORDINATOR

Department: Administration
Classification: CS-3 ($53,591.20 - $65,499.20)
Position Status: Full-time

M’Chigeeng First Nation is seeking a knowledgeable individual who understands Anishnabek lands and First Nations status rights; prides him/herself as a quick learner, is reliable and can work independently. If you are confident and have these qualities along with great organizational and communication skills then you may be a great fit for this position.

Reporting Relationship

The Lands and Resources Coordinator will report to the Office Administrator as the direct Supervisor who reports to the Enaagdenjged as Department Manager for the Administration Department.

Position Summary

Reports to the Office Administrator; works independently for the overall management of Reserve Lands & Environment Management Program (RLEMP) for the M’Chigeeng First Nation; maintains relationships and open communications with the organization and membership; and maintains strict confidentiality of community lands records information. Preforms duties relating to the Management of Lands required by Chief & Council. All work performed will be in accordance to applicable MFN Codes, Lands Management Manual, Personnel Policy and other laws pertinent lands management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the general duties relating to the Management of Lands as required by the Chief & Council of the M’Chigeeng First Nation
• All work performed will be in accordance to applicable M’Chigeeng First Nation Codes, the Lands Management Manual Guidelines, Personnel Policy and any other laws pertinent lands management
• Will organize workflow and priorities by developing, implementing and monitoring required annual workplans
• Seek to confirm preliminary survey approved lot plans and issues approval letters on behalf of M’Chigeeng as requested
• Prepare documents for transfer of lands or interests between First Nation members
• Verify and search land registry records to determine accuracy of status of land entitlements
• Issue letters for band membership for confirmation of land transfers and tax exemptions
• Submit all documents as required and monitor processes
• Responsible for maintaining Land Registry and Cottage Leases of the M’Chigeeng First Nation
• Annually prepares and submits applications for RLEMP funding
• Provides monthly activity reports to Council and the Registrar and quarterly newsletters to update community
• Assist band members by providing information regarding wills and estates as it pertains to land ownership
• Prepares presentations and educates membership at community meetings as required
• Researches and prepares funding proposals for additional programming needs
• Ensure band lands file information is maintained, accurate and secured for safekeeping in a confidential manner
• Ensure hard copies and electronic file records management database is maintained as necessary
• Maintains MFN Treaty Rights including hunting and fishing rights; monitor and ensure accurate documentation is on file as required and for review purposes
• Ensure specific current and new MFN land claims and specific claims are properly filed and monitored
• Maintains Residency By-Law and provides information with respect to Matrimonial Real Property Federal Provisional Rules/Law
• Review and monitor sites in M’Chigeeng for environmental harm
• Keep abreast of water legislation and water governance
• Review and respond to Environmental Assessment documents and file accordingly
• Ensures Indigenous Traditional Knowledge is utilized and up to date
• Keep abreast and report on activities occurring on traditional territory
• Other duties that may include Mining, logging and water, and all other activities pertaining to Natural Resources
• Review and finalize Land Code for ratification pursuant to the First Nations Land Management Framework Individual Agreement between Canada and M’Chigeeng First Nation
• Works with IT to maintain and input updated lands and codes information on mchigeeng.ca website
• Establish and implement consultations for projects that may impact M’Chigeeng Lands & Traditional Territory
• Provide other duties as requested

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum

Post-Secondary Diploma in Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Indigenous Studies or related field of study along with 2-years related work experience. Must be willing and eligible to enroll in the 2-Year Reserve Land & Environment Management Program (RLEMP), University of Saskatchewan and commitment to attend 3 times a year for the 2-year program.

Preferred

Post-Secondary Degree in Administration, Business Administration, Indigenous Studies or related field of study with 5 years direct work experience and 2-Year Certification of the Reserve Land & Environment Management Program (RLEMP), University of Saskatchewan.

Criminal Reference Check (CRC)

M’Chigeeng First Nation is in a position of trust to its band members and is committed to providing a safe and secure work environment. Applicants must have record clear and/or dated of convictions relating to fraud, drugs, assault and theft. The CRC must be current thirty (30) days and must be original.

RLEMP Information: Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Canada have a Reserve Land & Environment Management Program (RLEMP) to assist First Nations communities to increased responsibility over their reserve land, resources and environment. It is designed to recognize the full scope of land and environmental activities on reserve, to improve resource management through training, and to implement effective monitoring, compliance and reporting mechanisms. It is mandatory training offered only at the University of Saskatchewan. This program offers a blended learning program. Students travel to Saskatoon only three (3) times a year. Each time they are in Saskatoon they will participate in a two-week classroom-based experience. Classroom hours are comprised of lectures, labs and field trips. Upon completion of the two weeks in class experience, students are provided with take home final exams to work on while they are back in their home communities.

Open until Filled

Lands and Resources Coordinator
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Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax [phone])
Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
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