Niigan Aki Manager

Legacy TIPI HR+; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Niigan Aki Manager to lead environmental stewardship initiatives and ensure cultural protocols are respected. This role involves overseeing program development, staff management, and partnership collaboration. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, along with strong leadership skills and a commitment to community-driven conservation. The position requires the ability to work independently and in teams, and the willingness to engage with the community on the land.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent lived experience.
• Experience in Indigenous land and water stewardship.
• Understanding of First Nations cultures and protocols.
• Ability to manage budgets and multi-partner projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evaluation of stewardship programs.
• Oversee environmental monitoring related to natural resources.
• Ensure cultural respect in all programs.
• Manage staff in a culturally grounded workplace.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Cultural Engagement

Environmental Knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or Indigenous Studies

Job description

Our client Sagkeeng Anicinabe Government are hiring a Niigan Aki Manager (Guardians Program Manager). Sagkeeng is comprised of Anicinabe people who have resided at or near the Fort Alexander Indian Reserve #3 located along the Winnipeg River and Traverse Bay, since time immemorial. The ancestors of the Anicinabe people of Sagkeeng signed Treaty 1 in 1871.

The role integrates environmental stewardship, cultural safeguarding, program administration, staff leadership, partnership development, and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Program Development, Coordination, and Administration - Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of land and water stewardship programs aligned with community priorities, Indigenous governance, and long-term conservation goals.
• Environmental Stewardship, Monitoring, and Governance - Oversee environmental monitoring programs related to land, water, wildlife, ecosystems, and cultural sites.
• Community and Cultural Engagement - Ensure cultural protocols, languages, and teachings are respected and upheld in all programs. Promote intergenerational knowledge transfer through land-based learning opportunities.
• Staff Management and Site Safeguarding – recruit and foster a safe, respectful, and culturally grounded workplace. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards and community safeguarding policies.
• Partnership Development and Collaboration - Represent the organization in regional, provincial, and national stewardship forums. Leverage partnerships to enhance capacity, funding, and knowledge exchange.
• Fundraising, Reporting, and Accountability - Identify funding opportunities and lead proposal development for grants, contracts, and stewardship funding programs.
• Administration, Finance and Data Management - Manage program budgets, expenditures, and financial tracking in collaboration with finance staff. Oversee data collection, management, analysis, and storage in accordance with community data governance principles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Indigenous Studies, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and lived experience).
• Demonstrated experience working in Indigenous land and water stewardship or conservation.
• Deep land-based knowledge and a strong commitment to community-driven conservation and Indigenous governance.
• In-depth understanding of First Nations cultures and protocols.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and multi-partner projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both office and field settings.
• Willingness to travel and work on the land in varying conditions.