Lands Engagement Officer

**POSITION Lands Engagement Officer**
**WAGE **31.54-34.99 hourly
**STATUS / Contract **Full-time position 72 hours biweekly
**SUPERVISOR **Manager of Lands, Resources and Fisheries
**Location **TRTFN Lands offices in Atlin, BC
**Closing Date **Open until filled

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**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Implementing the Wóoshtin wudidaa - Atlin Taku Land Use Plan and the Wooshtin Yan too.aat -Land and Resource Management, Shared Decision-Making Agreement (G2G Agreement) and other agreements, future, and current.
- Working collaboratively with proponents in all resource sectors to build stable long-term relationships that reinforce the responsible use of the land.
- Facilitating TRTFN's decision making for all resource development activities in the TRTFN Territory.
- Engaging the community for input on TRTFN Lands and Resource use.
- Assisting with the TRTFN's Northern Territory (Yukon) ongoing traditional territory claim.
- Acquire detailed knowledge of relevant files, agreements, treaties, legislation, policy, and procedures and utilize this knowledge to deliver services.
- Participate in the development and implementation of departmental and team goals and workplans.
- Identify, analyze, address, and resolve issues in potentially adversarial situations regarding land use
- Complete and implement TRTFN mandate initiatives.
- Establish networks, build, and maintain rapport and productive working and professional relationships both internally and externally.
- Contribute to ongoing improvement in organizational practices and procedures.
- Incorporates relevant details of development proposals into the existing TRTFN Trailmark database.
- Provide support as requested for TRTFN Trailmark or other GIS databases.
- Other tasks as specifically designated by the Lands Manager.

**EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE**
- The capability to foster and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally and communicate with a variety of people of varying skill levels
- Ability to work well within a First Nations environment while demonstrating flexibility, sensitivity, patience, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- The ability to prioritize and organize multiple demands and workload.
- Knowledge and respect of Taku River Tlingit First Nation social structure, traditions, values, culture, traditional territory, resources, protocols, and policies.
- In-depth understanding of Indigenous land management and social issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently or in a team setting with mínimal day-to-day supervision.
- Intermediate proficiency using computers and Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Outlook
- Have demonstrated experience with ESRI suite (ArcGIS Desktop/Server/Enterprise, Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Notebook, ArcGIS Dashboard, ArcGIS Hub, Workforce) for First

Nation land use.
- Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management **(4 years completed bachelor degree is a minimum requirement for this position)**:

- **Three years** of experience in a similar role of administering agreements and working with Federal and Provincial governments and other third parties **(required)**

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**
- Criminal Record Check
- References

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Work is routinely performed indoors and outdoors
- Engaging with TRTFN citizens and members

**BENEFITS**
- Included after 3 months of probationary period.
- Benefits include extended medical, eyewear, dental coverage as well as an RRSP matching plan.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

**Salary**: $31.54-$34.99 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Relocation assistance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Atlin, BC: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: One location