Land Claims Negotiations Coordinator

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation is accepting applicants for the position of: Position Title: Land Claims Negotiations Coordinator Department: Political Office Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to attend evening meetings, community meetings, negotiation sessions, and other events as required.

Location:
320 Chippewa Road, Muncey ON; travel within the community, Treaty Territory, and other locations as required. Posting Date: October 6, 2026 Posting Closes: October 27, 2026 Summary The Land Claims Negotiations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and supporting the Negotiation Team throughout all stages of specific claim processes, including internal pre
- and post-settlement activities. The role supports effective communication, documentation, records management, community engagement, funding, reporting, and implementation related to land claim negotiations. Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent communication with the Negotiation Team, administration, advisors, and the community to support alignment and timely information flow.
- Coordinate internal negotiation-related meetings, including scheduling, preparation, communication materials, action items, timelines, deliverables, and progress updates.
- Coordinate logistics for community sessions and events, including catering, venues, technology, and other requirements.
- Maintain organized claim files, records, correspondence, funding documentation, reports, and historical materials in accordance with records management and confidentiality requirements.
- Prepare briefing notes, summaries, reports, presentations, correspondence, and other materials to support decision-making by the Negotiation Team.
- Prepare and submit annual funding applications, work plans, budgets, and required reports to support claim activities.
- Coordinate with legal counsel, consultants, technical advisors, financial advisors, government representatives, and other partners to support research, negotiation, reporting, and implementation activities.
- Support the identification, engagement, and onboarding of financial and legal advisors to the claim process.
- Convene and coordinate internal Working Groups and management support technicians established under the Pre/Post-Settlement Coordination Framework, aligning their work with claim timelines and community engagement plans.
- Plan, coordinate, and co-facilitate community consultation sessions and citizen participation opportunities throughout the claims process, applying Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of regular financial literacy training for citizens related to settlement fund management, working with financial advisors on content and scheduling.
- Liaise between financial and legal experts and the community to support consideration of fund management and distribution model options and community input ahead of referendum.
- Track risks, issues, commitments, deadlines, and next steps and provide regular updates to the Negotiation Team. Qualifications
- Certificate, diploma, or post-secondary education in Office Administration, Project Management, First Nation governance, public administration, land claims processes, report writing, or a related field.
- Minimum two years of related experience in administration, project or committee coordination, funding administration, records management, or land claim-related work.
- Experience preparing briefing materials, meeting minutes, reports, work plans, funding applications, correspondence, and presentations.
- Experience coordinating or liaising across multiple working groups, technicians, advisors, or other stakeholders.
- Well-developed oral, written, organizational, records management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and virtual meeting tools.
- Experience working with or within a First Nation community is preferred.
- Must have a clear Police Records Check.
- Must have a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence, access to a reliable vehicle, $1M automobile insurance, and the ability to travel as required.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality and attend evening meetings, community meetings, negotiation sessions, and other events as required. What Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Has to Offer
- Comprehensive benefits for permanent employees, supporting health, dental, and overall well-being.
- Employer-matched pension plan to help build long-term financial security.
- Access to a confidential Family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental, emotional, and family wellness.
- Two-week holiday closure over Christmas and New Year’s, providing dedicated time to rest and recharge with family and community. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation gives hiring