Wei Wai Kum First Nation Hiring for Land Manager Full Time

The successful candidate would provide oversite to all activities that take place on reserve lands. The Land Manager would conduct research, seek funding opportunities and make recommendations on future land development, laws, policies and processes. The Lands Manager would be responsible for management of all lease holdings provision of administrative support for new leases and renewal of leases. Ensure maintenance and upkeeping of all infrastructure and public works and provide oversight of all lands and resource projects.

Land Code:

• Administer the Land Code and any related policies and procedures in order to obtain the highest benefit of land use to membership
• Recommend amendments to the Land Code and any Laws as necessary.
• Recommend and oversee Land Use Planning and Land Development Initiatives.
• Recommend Land Code and related initiatives that will move the Nation toward Self-Governance.
• Recommend and oversee Land Acquisition and Addition-to-Reserve projects.
• Provide oversite, mentorship, and direction to the Lands Worker.
• Develop Policies and Procedures for the Lands Department and all related activities.
• Provide oversite to environment and climate change initiatives.
• Communicate with members individually and at formal meetings
• Provides support to Senior leadership in Capital Infrastructure project planning
• Communicate with the Senior Manager of Operations and Council about land issues; orient Council to land management laws, policies and practices
• Develop and review land interest agreements, leases, right-of-way and permits; notify interest holders of potential expiration or changes
• Enforce Land Code laws and land related by-laws
• Negotiate and enforce leases
• Develop a budget for land, and all public works/infrastructure departments
• Assist in development of new and revisions to existing by-laws
• Ensure registration of interest
• Resolve disputes and, if not possible, refer disputes to the dispute resolution panel set out by the Land Code
• Draft Band Council Resolutions for land related matters
• Maintain records and files on lands matters, including internet files
• Work with the Lands committee on Community Engagement.

Other responsibilities:

• Assist Council with surrenders and de-surrenders of reserve land for housing.
• to Senior Manager of Operations, Council and at Band Meetings on land issues.
• Maintain good relations with INAC
• Provides ongoing communication to the community when required
• Provides administrative support to community members
• Must attend all applicable community meetings, i.e. AGM
• Other land-related duties as may be assigned from time to time
• Enforce land laws not addressed by provision of the Land Code

Public Works and Infrastructure:

• Liaison with the Operations and Maintenance workers to ensure all required maintenance work is complete
• Provides administrative support for any new infrastructure developments

• Monitor the maintenance of all Band infrastructure and public works assets to ensure they are to acceptable codes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; to include familiarity with principles of natural justice and mediation.
• Must have experience in land and infrastructure management
• Familiarity with framework agreements, transfer agreements, Land Code and associated federal legislation on First Nation Land Management
• Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental codes
• Knowledge of contract law and management; to include familiarity with real land practices (e.g. valuation and appraisal)
• Knowledge of local government laws and principles
• Knowledge of land registry practices and policies
• Experience in INAC programs, construction, contract negotiations, and co-venture agreements
• Must have a valid BC Driver’s License
• Computer literacy (MS Office); bookkeeping skills; and valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,780.00-$69,160.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All Councillors, employees, contractors, suppliers and customers are to be fully vaccinated (3) before interacting with members in our community. Consideration will be given to applicants with a medical exemption authorized by a medical physician.

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-31