Lands, Resources and Heritage Director

Whitehorse Chamber; Mayo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whitehorse Chamber seeks a seasoned leader to head the Lands, Resources and Heritage program. You will drive strategic planning, oversee budgets, and guide legislation and policy development in a First Nations context.

You will lead a team delivering programs and services, with emphasis on community engagement, environmental stewardship, and land-use planning across Yukon First Nations lands and heritage resources.

Qualifications

• Degree in Resource/Land Management or Indigenous Studies; training in financial and human resources management.
• Extensive leadership and management experience, preferably in a First Nations environment.
• Knowledge of Yukon First Nations history, culture and traditional territory demographics; ability to set goals and develop strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning and develop operational plans for Lands, Resources and Heritage programs.
• Oversee budget management and contract administration; participate in policy and regulations development.
• Coordinate legislation/regulations, project assessments, and advisory/technical committees.
• Support department managers with land strategy, land use planning, environmental and heritage resources management; provide technical support; engage community.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Contract management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental protection

Land use planning

Ethical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Resource/Land Management or Indigenous Studies

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

This unique opportunity will appeal to someone who has an extensive leadership background in management and operations in administration, supervision, and delivery of programs and services for the Lands, Resources and Heritage Department. The responsibilities include strategic planning, operational plans, budget management, implementation of the lands, natural resources and heritage provisions of the Self-Government Agreements; development of legislation/ regulations, policies and procedures; contract management; contributions to project assessments; working with advisory and technical committees; and community engagement. The incumbent is responsible for providing management support to department Managers with respect to: FNNND land strategy; land use planning; environmental protection; fish and wildlife management; heritage resources management; and technical support services.

THE PERSON

You will achieve results by encouraging and supporting the contributions of others and lead by example. We are looking for someone who will demonstrate a solid commitment to and respect for the spirit and core values of the FNNND organization, setting an example of professionalism and ethical behaviours. People development is a key role in this position through coaching, mentoring, managing performance with a genuine desire to help others success.

QUALIFICATIONS

The required education and training are normally obtained through completion of a degree in Resource/ Land Management or Indigenous Studies with training in financial and human resources management. A combination of education and experience will be considered. This will be supplemented by extensive experience in leadership and management, preferably in a First Nations environment.

You will have a thorough knowledge of renewable resources, land environmental assessment and heritage resources management. Demonstrated knowledge of Yukon First Nations and FNNND history, culture, traditional territory demographics; and goals will be key to your success in this position. Your demonstrated ability to set goals, develop and implement related strategies is necessary. Knowledge of related legislation such as the Umbrella Final Agreement, FNNND Self-Government Agreement, Final Agreement, the FNNND Lands Act, and other regulations is an asset.

Mayo, YT Y0B 1M0, Canada