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Director of Treaties, Lands and Resources

3 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Keewaytinook Okimakanak Full time

**Title**

Director of Treaties, Lands, and Resources

**Reports To**

Executive Director

**Summary**

The Department of Treaties, Lands, and Resources is a research-based department that promotes both Indigenous and Western sciences to gather information and knowledge so leadership and First Nations can make wise decisions. Through land-based and community activities, the department works in the ethical space of engagement to listen to and promote First Nation voices. The department focuses their work to promote self-care, self-determination and improved relationships for their First Nations.

The Director of Treaties, Lands, and Resources works with the Chiefs and Councils, and the communities to develop strategic directions for research and community engagement activities. The Director builds strategic partnerships and relationships with governments, government ministries, industry, other tribal councils, universities, colleges and ENGOs to build community-based, and practice-based research and education programming.

The Director will seek funding opportunities and manage budgets, staff and deliverables. and the over all effects of potential developments on community culture and well-being.

**Core Competencies**
- Project Management
- Network and relationship building
- Promote a safe work environment
- Leadership skills
- Accountability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Political acuity
- Organizational and environmental awareness
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Strategic thinking
- Teamwork
- Awareness of Treaties, Aboriginal Rights, and First Nation Culture

**Job Duties**
- Develop programing and obtain funding
- Manage budgets and staff
- Develop and promote research partnerships.
- Design, implement and report on needed research projects.
- Be familiar with resource development project plans in the First Nations’ homelands.
- Be familiar with stakeholder interests and motivations.
- Work with Chief and Council, and their support staff to develop strategic directions for engagement with governments and resource development proponents.
- Coordinate meetings with Chiefs and Councils to discuss and develop strategies that promote and protect Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, culture and community well-being.
- Be familiar with First Nation, Ontario and Canada policies that affect Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, culture and community well-being.
- Engage in inter-governmental policy development where appropriate and available

**Requirements**:

- Ability to work within high level engagements with governments
- Ability to adapt and adjust direction of programing
- Knowledge and experience working with remote First Nations.
- Understanding of the socio-ecological effects and impacts of development in the traditional territories.
- Awareness of natural resources management concepts and policies
- Strategic thinking skills and political acuity
- Project management and event coordination experience
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Team leadership skills and experience
- Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
- Pro-active, ability to work under own initiative without direction.
- Motivated individual with proven initiative.
- A graduate degree related to social-ecological systems would be an asset.

**Working Conditions**
- Travel will be required.
- Fast-paced changing social-political landscapes
- Developing and managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects
- Networking and relationship building
- Working with community leadership, members, and KO partners.

**Benefits Package**:

- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Critical Illness Coverage and Life Insurance
- Pension Plan Contribution

**Starting Salary**:

- Based on experience, with a range of $80,000-$100,000 per year
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Only selected applicants will be contacted for interview.

**Application deadline: June 30, 2025