Remote Lands & Resources Administrator (GIS/Data)

Shxwowhamel FIrst Nation; Agassiz; Remote; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation in Hope, British Columbia, is seeking a Lands and Resources Clerk to support the Lands Manager with day-to-day administration, records, and information services. The role offers a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week, with temporary remote work and benefits.

Responsibilities include answering phones, processing documents, maintaining filing systems and the inventory database, preparing leases and land documents, and assisting with meetings and workshops as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolment or completion of the First Nation Lands Management Program.
• Post-secondary education—Office Administration (2 years) or equivalent experience.
• High level computer and word processing skills.
• Excellent public relations skills and discretion.
• Ability to build relationships with staff and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to voice or e-mail messages; manage faxes with IC, NRCan, surveyors, lawyers, and external agencies.
• Maintain Lands Department filing system and inventory database.
• Prepare legal documents such as leases and addendums as directed by the Lands Manager.
• Draft land transfers and right of way agreements as requested by individuals.
• Assist Lands Manager with information provisions to lawyers or outside agencies; record and distribute documents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking

Public relations and discretion

Record keeping

Education

First Nation Lands Management Program

Office Administration (2 years)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Earth

GIS

GPS

ICS land registry system

Job description

Shxw’ōwhámél First Nation in Hope, British Columbia, is seeking a Lands and Resources Clerk to support the Lands Manager with day-to-day administration, records, and information services. The role offers a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week, with temporary remote work and benefits.

Responsibilities include answering phones, processing documents, maintaining filing systems and the inventory database, preparing leases and land documents, and assisting with meetings and workshops as needed.