Senior Lands & Regulatory Advisor – Indigenous Reg & Policy

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation; Fort Chipewyan, Fort McMurray; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation (FCMN) seeks a Senior Lands & Regulatory Advisor to provide senior‑level policy, regulatory, and technical support to the Lands & Regulatory Director and LRD team.

This role strengthens internal capacity, supports continuity on high‑risk files, and assists leadership with workload management and institutional knowledge across the department. Metis experience is an asset.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Policy, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Significant experience working in Indigenous regulatory, consultation, environmental, or land-use contexts.
• Experience working with federal and provincial regulators and industry proponents.
• Ability to review, interpret, and summarize technical and regulatory information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work respectfully with leadership, staff, Elders, members, and external partners.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and commitment to Métis rights and governance.

Aufgaben

• Support the Lands & Regulatory Director and LRD team in advancing regulatory, consultation, and environmental files, including coordination, follow-through, and issue tracking.
• Provide senior-level analysis, review, and advice to support decision-making on high-risk or technical files.
• Assist with preparation of briefing materials, background analysis, position summaries, and decision-ready information for leadership discussions.
• Support Director-led negotiations and engagement with government and industry through preparation, participation, and follow-up, as directed.
• Work with FCMN technical team and subject matter experts to flag key issues, risks or gaps affecting FCMN interests related to regulatory submissions, technical reports and requests for consultation and engagement and provide advice for FCMN specific follow-up
• Translate nuanced technical, regulatory, or policy information into clear summaries for leadership, staff, and reporting purposes.
• Support coordination and continuity of departmental files during periods of peak workload, transition, or temporary staff absence.
• Provide advice and practical support to LRD staff working on complex files, without assuming supervisory or management authority.
• Contribute to development and refinement of internal tools, templates, and approaches that strengthen consistency and institutional knowledge.
• Support tracking of deliverables, timelines, and reporting obligations related to regulatory work, funding agreements, and projects.
• Assist with funding applications, reporting, and documentation related to regulatory participation, studies, or engagement activities.
• Contribute to LRD reporting materials, including board briefings, internal updates, and external communications, as required.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory interpretation

Ausbildung

Indigenous Studies

Environmental Studies

Natural Resource Management

Policy

Jobbeschreibung

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation (FCMN) seeks a Senior Lands & Regulatory Advisor to provide senior‑level policy, regulatory, and technical support to the Lands & Regulatory Director and LRD team.

This role strengthens internal capacity, supports continuity on high‑risk files, and assists leadership with workload management and institutional knowledge across the department. Metis experience is an asset.