Referrals Manager

Are you passionate about protecting Indigenous rights and stewarding the land for future generations?

Katzie First Nation is looking for a dynamic and strategic 
Referrals Manager
 to lead a team at the forefront of land and resource consultation. In this pivotal role, you'll guide the review and response to referrals that impact Katzie territory, ensuring that every decision reflects the Nation's values, knowledge, and priorities.

You'll collaborate with community leaders, government agencies, and industry proponents to uphold Katzie's rights and title, while integrating traditional knowledge and technical expertise into every consultation process. If you're a skilled communicator, a natural leader, and deeply committed to Indigenous governance and land stewardship, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the Referrals Team, providing guidance, performance support, and professional development.
• Oversee the intake, tracking, and review of all referrals and related consultation processes.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of referral responses, reports, and correspondence.
• Support team with two-eye seeing approach of understanding and weaving traditional knowledge and customary law with western science or crown law into the referral process
• Work closely with the Guardian Manager to align referrals with Katzie Guardian work in the territory.
• Liaise with proponents and government agencies to facilitate effective consultation and engagement.
• Coordinate and facilitate community engagement activities related to referrals and consultation.
• Oversee the transition and maintenance of referrals tracking systems and data management tools.
• Monitor and report on project milestones, deliverables, and budget requirements with the support of finance staff.
• Support with the development of funding applications and agreements, and track and maintain associated reporting.
• Establish and manage contracts with professionals and technical project support teams
• Support the Director in implementing departmental strategies, work plans, and funding agreements.

What We're Looking For

• Post-secondary degree in Indigenous Studies, Land and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Archeology or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Indigenous consultation, land/resource management, or related progressive work experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, work experience, or comparable lived experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of Katzie territory and a willingness to learn of Katzie community and Katzie's customary laws and protocols
• Demonstrated experience supervising or managing teams, including leading discussions and providing direction.
• In-depth understanding of Indigenous rights, title, and consultation processes, including municipal, regional, provincial and federal policies, acts, guidelines, reports, key legal precedent cases, commissions etc.
• Experience or knowledge with major projects reviews and Indigenous-led cumulative impact assessments
• Municipal, regional, provincial and federal policies, acts, regulations, and guidelines, best practices related to land and resource management including water, cultural heritage, fish, wildlife, birds, energy, transportation, forestry, minerals, land-use development etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 and project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship-building, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship-building, mediation, and conflict resolution.

What We Offer:

We're proud to offer more than just the basics, our benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health, your time, and your future.

Community & Culture

• Opportunities to take part in community events and cultural learning experiences that bring us together and help us grow.

Health & Wellness

• A Health Spending Account to give you extra flexibility for your unique needs, in addition to a comprehensive health and dental plan.
• On-site Medical Services, including access to a pharmacy and holistic care
  practitioners, supporting your whole health, body and mind.
• A confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP) to support your mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Long-term Disability Coverage to help protect you in case of unexpected health challenges.

Time Off & Flexibility

• A Paid Winter Office Closure so you can truly unplug over the holidays, in addition to your regular vacation time.
• Paid Sick Days and Family Responsibility Leave that go beyond the statutory minimum, because we know life doesn't always stick to a schedule.

Future Planning

• A Pension Plan with Employer Contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.

Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Hourly Wage:
$85,000 – $90,000 annually

How to Apply:

·      The easiest way to apply is by using this direct link:  but if clicking links on the internet makes you nervous (we get it), you can also head to , navigate to Career Opportunities, and find the posting there.

·      If you prefer, you can send your resume to Just make sure to include Job Number in the subject line so we can find it quickly. Heads up: email applications may take a little longer to process.

·      Stop by the Band Office and drop off a copy of your resume.

*Every resume is personally reviewed by a real human in our HR Department because your experience and story deserve our attention.