Land Code Coordinator Re

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation
1119 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
P: 250.725.3350 F:250.725.3352

**Land Code Coordinator**

**Job Title: Land Code Coordinator Job Category: 2 years Full-time**
**Department/Group: Administration Department #: 100**
**Location: Tofino, BC Rate of pay: $50,000-$65,000 TBD Annually**
**Reports To: Tribal Administrator Position Type: Salary**

We are looking to fill a temporary 24-Month Term position which may be come permanent within our
Lands Division. The TFN offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience as you
join us providing services to the community.

**PURPOSE AND KEY FOCUS**
The Land Code Coordinator is responsible for the efficient and effective management and
administration of the Framework Agreement processes, and for keeping the Tribal Administrator current
and up-to-date on all aspects of assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

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The Land Code Coordinator, on direction of the Director of Lands, will undertake activities as articulated
in the Implementation document of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management
including but not limited to planning, organizing and coordinating the processes and documents related
to the development of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation Band Land Code. The Land Code will provide
legislation and policies related to land administration, land and resources management, planning,
environmental, management, land development and land transaction registration. The Land Code
Coordinator will be familiar with successfully implemented Land Codes across Canada. This position will
provide information to the Band membership about the Land Code to assist the Band to inform the
membership related to the Referendum. This position requires attendance of meetings which may be
outside the ordinary business hours of work, including evenings and weekends.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive project work plan to ensure that the Land Code goals

and objectives are being met, and that clarity and completeness is evident as specified in the
Framework Agreement and _the First Nation Land Management Act_;
- Utilizing appropriate project management techniques to meet deadlines, manage resources and

meet reporting requirements;
- Identifying issues that may result in major delays to the project and communicating these issues

to the appropriate stakeholders;
- Utilizing the best practices used by other First Nations to develop and ratify their Land Code;
- Ensuring all Eligible Voters and other stakeholders are provided with accurate information on

each phase of the Land Code project in a timely manner and meeting specific deadlines, while
- utilizing appropriate and cost effective communications methodologies;- Communicates effectively with Tribal Administrator, Lands and Ec Dev Board, Administrator,

Supervisor, Community Members and others as required and ensures all are fully
aware of the progress of the Land Code project;
- Communicates effectively and in a professional manner with Lands Advisory Board Resource

Centre, Natural Resources Canada, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Environmental
consultant, Legal Counsel and others as required;
- Ensures the inventory of land transactions, leases, etc., are current and up-to-date as required

by program criteria and First Nation policies and procedures;
- Provides monthly reports to the Tribal Administrator on all activities for the month, including

the status of work in progress, lands transactions, lease reports, etc.;
- Ensures Land Code expenditures are within budget limits and acquires pre-approval from

Project Supervisor when necessary;
- Provides timely, complete and accurate quarterly reporting to the funding agency, to ensure the

project expenditures meet the terms and conditions for reimbursable expenses;
- Attends meetings and appropriate training events related to the Land Code project to remain

current and up-to-date on topics of concern relating to project development, opportunities,
processes and procedures, providing there is no interruption in the progress of the Land Code
development;
- Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to develop and facilitate comprehensive

communication strategy with Eligible Voters (On & Off Reserve) and Community members
(Newsletters, Meetings, Website, Social Media, Mail outs, Door to Door, etc.)
- Manage the ratification process while ensuring all eligible voters have an opportunity to cast

their ballot;
- Prepares the necessary documentation to facilitate the ratification and adoption of the Land

Code and Individual Agreement;
- Liaise with other First Nations, funding/program agencies and related organizations/institutions

to network effectively for the benefit of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation community;
- All persons employed by the Tla-o-qui-aht Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in

providing emergency services; Du