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Aboriginal Rights and Title Manager

Seabird Island Band
Agassiz, CAN
Full-time
Manager · 5+ years experience
Onsite
$49.95
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee Seabird Island's Rights & Title, Natural Resources, Referrals, and Language Revitalization portfolios.
  • Review and assess development referrals, projects, and land use proposals to ensure alignment with community interests and priorities.
  • Represent Seabird Island in negotiations, consultations, and partnerships with governments, industry, and external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic advice and recommendations to Chief and Council, leadership, and internal teams on rights, title, and resource management matters.
  • Develop and implement policies, agreements, and strategies that strengthen self-governance, jurisdiction, and community capacity.
  • Oversee fisheries, wildlife, environmental stewardship, and natural resource initiatives that support sustainable land and resource management.
  • Lead, mentor, and support staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
  • Manage departmental budgets, program performance, reporting, and resource allocation.
  • Support Indigenous language revitalization efforts through community-centered programs, partnerships, and educational initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships that advance Seabird Island’s long-term social, cultural, environmental, and economic interests.
  • A full job description is available upon candidates request.
  • About You:
  • You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience in Indigenous governance, rights and title, natural resource management, or a related field. You bring strong knowledge of Aboriginal rights, consultation, land and resource management, and have demonstrated success leading negotiations, partnerships, and multidisciplinary teams. You are an effective communicator who values relationship building, informed decision-making, and culturally grounded approaches that support community priorities and self-determination. We want to hear from you!
  • Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Law, Indigenous Governance, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource
  • Management, Public Administration, or a related field. We also recognize and value cultural
  • knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training, including teachings
  • from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Indigenous governance, natural resource
  • management, environmental stewardship, or related fields.
  • Advanced knowledge of Aboriginal rights, title, and self-governance, including relevant case law and legislation.
  • Certification or training in project management, policy development, or resource management is an
  • asset.
  • Proven experience leading negotiations, agreements, and partnerships with governments, industry,
  • and other stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising teams
  • High-level analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Why Work with Us:
  • We offer extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan with employer matching, paid vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Join an organization that values community, inclusion, cultural learning, and employee growth while making a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and communities.
  • How to Apply:
  • Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience through our careers page/Indeed Posting. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to [email protected]. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including a Criminal Record Review Program Check.
  • We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
  • Relevant Experience May Include:
  • Indigenous Relations, Aboriginal Rights and Title, Treaty and Self-Government Negotiations, Consultation and Accommodation, Government Relations, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Stewardship, Lands and Resources Management, Indigenous Governance, Community Engagement, Policy Development, Stakeholder Relations, Program Leadership, Strategic Planning.

Qualifications

  • You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience in Indigenous governance, rights and title, natural resource management, or a related field. You bring strong knowledge of Aboriginal rights, consultation, land and resource management, and have demonstrated success leading negotiations, partnerships, and multidisciplinary teams. You are an effective communicator who values relationship building, informed decision-making, and culturally grounded approaches that support community priorities and self-determination. We want to hear from you!
  • Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Law, Indigenous Governance, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource
  • Management, Public Administration, or a related field. We also recognize and value cultural
  • knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training, including teachings
  • from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Indigenous governance, natural resource
  • management, environmental stewardship, or related fields.
  • Advanced knowledge of Aboriginal rights, title, and self-governance, including relevant case law and legislation.
  • Certification or training in project management, policy development, or resource management is an
  • asset.
  • Proven experience leading negotiations, agreements, and partnerships with governments, industry,
  • and other stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising teams
  • High-level analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • We offer extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan with employer matching, paid vacation and sick time, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative team environment. Join an organization that values community, inclusion, cultural learning, and employee growth while making a meaningful impact across multiple organizations and communities.
  • Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience through our careers page/Indeed Posting. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to [email protected]. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment screening requirements, including a Criminal Record Review Program Check.
  • We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Seabird Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that Indigenous people bring to our team. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous people. Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in Canada; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.
  • Indigenous Relations, Aboriginal Rights and Title, Treaty and Self-Government Negotiations, Consultation and Accommodation, Government Relations, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Stewardship, Lands and Resources Management, Indigenous Governance, Community Engagement, Policy Development, Stakeholder Relations, Program Leadership, Strategic Planning.

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