Manager, Lands and Resources

Employer:
Kwanlin Dün First Nation
Location:
Kwanlin Dün First Nation
35 McIntyre Drive, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5A5, Canada (Whitehorse, YT)
Duration:
Full time
Hours / week:
35 hours/week
Wage / Salary:
Not Disclosed
Date posted:
Closing date:

Description:

Note: The KDFN Hiring Preference Policy is in effect.  KDFN reserves the right to underfill/provide developmental opportunities for this position.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) is seeking a Manager, Lands and Resources.  Reporting to the Director, Heritage, Lands & Resources, the Manager of Lands and Resources supervises and coordinates all departmental activities related to land disposition and land use activities on KDFN Settlement Land.

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, management and administration of the department’s policies, programs and initiatives to ensure KDFN effectively fulfills its lands administration mandate under the Final Agreement, Self-Government Agreement and other related agreements and statutes.

The Manager of Lands and Resources works closely with team members of this department, KDFN citizens, other KDFN departments, and other governments and agencies, and is responsible for ensuring that KDFN’s lands management and administration obligations are met including lands legislation, lands disposition processes and consultation responsibilities mandated in the land claims agreements.

Required Qualifications (what we look/screen for on your resume):

  • Degree in Land Management, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Natural Resources Management or equivalent combined with significant experience working in land administration, land use planning or environmental assessment. 
    • Experience interpreting and implementing complex Legislationand policies;
    • Experience analyzing land issues and recommending action options to senior management;
    • Experience managing projects, writing proposals, briefing notes and reports; and
    • Experience in supervising.
    • Indigenous Laws and Traditional Knowledge
    • Cultural Sensitivity
    • Land and Resource Management
    • Collaboration and Relationship-Building
    • Negotiation and Mediation
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Research and Data Analysis

     

    Knowledge of Kwanlin Dün culture, history, agreements, goals and aspirations are required for success in this position. https://www.kwanlindun.com/about-the-kwanlin-dun/

    Note: An equivalent combination of education & training, and considerable experience in the above areas will also be considered. We encourage those who don’t feel they meet all of the qualifications to still apply.

    Required Skills (what we asses on/may interview on):

    Conditions of Employment: An acceptable pre-employment criminal records check, valid Class 5 Driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract is an asset.

    Additional Information:
    *KDFN has generous employer-paid benefits and a matching pension package that commences after 3 months of continued employment plus paid leave accruals. • Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources via email to resume@kdfn.net or in person to 35 McIntyre Drive. • Kwanlin Dun First Nation citizens/members who would like help with writing or updating your resume, please contact House of Learning. • If you have questions about the recruitment process please contact Brooke.Martel@KDFN.Net Human Resources. For a full job description, please access one on our website at http://www.kwanlindun.com/employment We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Note: The KDFN Hiring Preference Policy is in effect. KDFN reserves the right to underfill/provide developmental opportunities for this position. Secondments from other government organizations may be considered.
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