Senior Lands & Regulatory Strategist

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation; Fort Chipewyan; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

This role is designed to strengthen internal capacity, support continuity on high‑risk files, and assist the Director and team in managing workload and institutional knowledge across the department. The Advisor provides senior analysis, review, and coordination support on LRD files and priorities.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Regulatory analysis

Policy advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Educación

Indigenous Studies / Environmental Studies / Natural Resource Management / Policy

Descripción del empleo

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

This role is designed to strengthen internal capacity, support continuity on high‑risk files, and assist the Director and team in managing workload and institutional knowledge across the department. The Advisor provides senior analysis, review, and coordination support on LRD files and priorities.