Referrals Coordinator

**Title**:Referrals Coordinator***

**Department**:Lands & Resources

**Status**:Full Time, Permanent

**Pay grid**:Professional $38,038.00 to $53,599.00 annually

**Reporting to**:Territory Land Use Manager

**Summary of Duties**:
Reporting to the Territory Land Use Manager, the Referrals Coordinator carries out technical and administrative tasks for proposed land and water project referrals related to the land and resources within Lil’wat Territory, including on-reserve lands. Responsibilities include review and assessment of proposed projects, presenting proposed projects to Committee and staff for direction, administrative tasks and managing the data organization on Community Knowledge Keeper software for the Lands and Resources Department.

**Key Deliverables and Expectations**:

- Implements the Lil’wat Nation Land Use Referral Consultation Policy.
- Ensures effective operation of the Land Use Referral Committee, including coordinating regular meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and ensuring meeting minutes are kept.
- Executes review and analysis related documents for land and water referrals.
- Manages the organization and overall maintenance of Lands and Resources Department referral files and documents.
- Supports Department Manager in administrative tasks, file organization, file review, meeting coordination, community engagement events and communications, etc.
- Assist in the update of referral policies and procedures.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Lil’wat Nation formal Plans, Policies, Standards and Procedures, and as directed by the Department Manager.
- Maintains confidentiality on all matters related to the affairs of the Lil’wat Nation.
- Perform other related duties as requested.

**Experience and Attributes**:

- A certificate or diploma in Lands Management, Planning, First Nations Studies, or a related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years administrative experience.
- Experience coordinating and/or managing land use management projects.
- Previous experience working for a First Nation Government an asset.
- Advance level of computer skills and knowledge, including Arc GIS, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Access and Excel).
- Proficient data management, analytical and good problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of land management issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally, regionally and federally.
- Knowledge and understanding of Lil’wat Nation’s culture, history, reserve lands and traditional territory.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision as well as be a cooperative and contributing member of a team.
- Cleared Criminal Record check.