Manager, Aquatic Stewardship

Cranbrook
Overview

The Manager, Aquatic Stewardship is responsible to the Director and leads a team to ensure that Ktunaxa title, rights and interests, including land stewardship principles, are protected and enhanced in any aquatic and resources-based regulatory decision-making processes according to the team functions and work plan.

The position leads a team of professional and technical experts to review land use applications, develop and set mitigation/conditions to reduce impacts to Ktunaxa rights and monitor for compliance. The position ensures Ktunaxa values and land stewardship principles are accounted for in land and resource use decisions within Ktunaxa homelands. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of consultation/engagement with government and industry according to processes outlined in various agreements related to applications for land and resources use in ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa.

This position operates within the objectives of supporting well-informed decision making related to the Nation's priorities for lands and resources within the Ktunaxa ʔamakʔis as the foundation for the continued exercise of indigenous rights. It participates in the coordination, facilitation and technical support of Ktunaxa Nation initiatives related to stewardship of aquatic ecosystems. The position supports Ktunaxa decision-making providing both technical and strategic advice on projects, policy development, and government and industry engagement related to aquatic resources.

Responsibilities

• Identification of opportunities for prevention, avoidance, protection, mitigation, compensation and/or accommodation that may be generated from any development activity within ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa
• Development of legally binding conditions in regulatory documents and advocacy for the conditions.
• Oversight of the design and monitoring of long-term environmental management plans
• Assessment, at a high level, of the environmental performance of specific companies and the effectiveness of management strategies and report back to leadership
• Participation in several committees/working groups
• Provide direction and support to staff, including assigning tasks/projects, performance valuation, leave management, professional and career development and mentoring.
• Support compliance with Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Recommend the recruitment/selection of staff; conduct screening and interviewing of candidates.
• Lead preparation of employee work plans; assign work and adjust for effectiveness.
• Maintain position descriptions, keeping current and accurate to accountabilities and responsibilities
• Approve time off requests and overtime.
• Ensure accountability and work results for team members
• Team inter-dependencies. Maintain an environment where individuals can work together and relationships are supported.
• Participate in respectful workplace investigations over conflict situations.
• Organization of work to achieve goals and objectives in accordance with deadlines.
• Ensure tasks in teamwork plans are completed efficiently and effectively;
• Manage conflicting priorities by working on many projects competing for time.
• Support compliance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Project budgeting and oversite of expenses within the team
• Initiate/authorize project billing
• Ensure accountability within the team for timely and accurate time-tracking submissions
• Approve transactions within the delegated level of authority
• Facilitate contracting and supervision of outside experts
• Identify agreements, contracts, funding sources, and estimated surplus/deficit
• Seek new financial resources in cooperation with the Director.
• Plan daily, weekly and monthly activities for the position.
• Attendance at many meetings, ensuring team keeps accurate and minutes, following up on action items, reporting out on outcomes.
• Support compliance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Project budgeting and oversite of expenses within the team
• Initiate/authorize project billing
• Ensure accountability within the team for timely and accurate time-tracking submissions
• Approve transactions within the delegated level of authority
• Facilitate contracting and supervision of outside experts
• Identify agreements, contracts, funding sources, and estimated surplus/deficit
• Seek new financial resources in cooperation with the Director.

Qualifications

M.Sc. or M.A. in a natural resource management discipline, fisheries, biology, or environmental sciences. Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio.) designation or eligibility is preferred.

A B.Sc or BA will be considered with extensive experience.

8-10 years minimum of natural resources, environmental management or related industry experience

5 years of management and/or team leadership and project management

Work experience in First Nations environment

Experience in a natural resources office setting or industry office would be an asset.

Project management and coordination experience, including budget management.

Analytical and critical thinking skills.

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

A collaborative and cooperative approach to working relationships

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Excellent communication skills (written, oral, public speaking and listening).

Strong advocacy skills.

Ability to take initiative.

Ability to work with limited direction or supervision.

High level of working knowledge of environmental assessment processes, regulatory and permitting processes.

Working knowledge of the consultation and accommodation legal framework associated with Aboriginal Rights.

Knowledge of Ktunaxa and aboriginal rights, culture, history and goals.

Working knowledge of the legislative and regulatory context of mining, reclamation, environmental protection.

Ability to extrapolate project-specific environmental impacts and relate those to impacts on Ktunaxa Nation rights, title, and interests.

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Must have a valid Driver's License

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

This is an in-person position working primarily from the Cranbrook office.

Eligibility Statement

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all Employees and the People, Communities, and Bands that we serve.

Equity Statement

The KNC values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applications will be considered, however, qualified persons of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ancestry will be given preference. If you require accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.

Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

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