Natural Resource Advisor

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The Natural Resource Sector Advisor (NRSA) supports communities in participating in the economic development of forestry, transportation, aggregates, and oil and gas sectors. This role fosters collaboration with industry and government while respecting Indigenous and Treaty rights. The NRSA will be instrumental in building capacity, maintaining relationships, and ensuring communities benefit from natural resource development.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Act as a resource for First Nation communities, advising on natural resource activities, regulations, and opportunities.
- Strengthen relationships with industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Build community capacity through funding acquisition, agreements, consultations, and workforce development initiatives.
- Use tools like ArcGIS for field data collection, mapping, and communication.
- Analyze and share federal and provincial legislation, ensuring communities are informed.
- Promote training and job opportunities within the natural resource sector.

**Qualifications**:

- University degree or college diploma in a related field with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with First Nation communities and organizations.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and public relations skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with GIS tools like ArcGIS.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
- Criminal reference check required.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Knowledge of federal and provincial policies impacting First Nations.
- Expertise in forestry, mining, and related industries.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.

**Working Conditions**:

- Extensive travel required to engage with communities.
- High public contact and interaction with stakeholders.
- Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

**At Nokiiwin Tribal Council, We Offer**:

- **Health and Wellness**: Excellent 100% employer paid health, vision care, and dental benefits for eligible full-time employees.
- **Financial Security**: A Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with competitive company matching options for eligible full-time employees.
- **Environment**: An exciting, supportive, and fun work environment.
- **Professional Growth and Development Opportunities.**

**Deadline**: 4:00 p.m. Friday February 7, 2025
**Attention**: Human Resources, Nokiiwin Tribal Council

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: $63,991.00-$70,707.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working in a natural resource management field: 3 years (preferred)
- demonstrated work with First Nations: 3 years (preferred)
- natural resource operations ie., land survey, planning etc.: 3 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-07
Expected start date: 2025-02-17