Rights Based Treaty Fisheries Manager

3 days ago

Indian Brook NS, Canada Sipekne'katik Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Career Opportunity

Rights Based Treaty Fisheries Manager

(Full-time Permanent)

Closing:

Nov. 27, 2025

Anticipated Start Date:

Immediate

Salary Range:

Based on Qualifications and Experience

General Description:

Under the direction of the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Sipekne'katik Band's rights-based treaty fishery operations. This includes moderate livelihood and the implementation of Sipekne'katik's management plan.

Responsibilities:

  • Chairs the Fisheries Management Committee for Moderate livelihood.
  • Negotiates and recommends fisher contracts.
  • Addresses contract issues with fishers.
  • Responds to issues identified by fishers and staff.
  • Receives and reviews logbooks from fishers and monitor moderate livelihood.
  • Ensures information distributed to community, council and fishers on a timely basis.
  • Prepares landing reports for Band Council under direction of Director of Operations.
  • Approves payment of invoices and bills related to Fishery operations.
  • Monitors financial records, budgets and reports for the Treaty Fisheries.
  • Liaison with government representatives on matters related to fisheries.
  • Ensures the Fisheries Department is meeting OH&S legislative requirements.
  • Keeps Council informed of any issues that arise that may impact current agreements and policy, up to and including any altercations related to band fisheries operations.
  • Other related duties as requested by Director of Operations, including tasks related to commercial fisheries role.

Qualifications and Experience/Skills:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years' experience in the fishing industry or equivalency.
  • Ability to manage budgets and reporting.
  • Must be able to deal with conflict.
  • Proficiency using MS Office.
  • Knowledge of First Nations Treaties including Moderate Livelihood.
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking and negotiations skills.
  • Ability to interpret internal policies as well as all federal laws, regulations and protocols.
  • Must be able to travel with access to reliable vehicle.
  • A satisfactory criminal records check is required.

Benefits:

This position comes with a variety of benefits including Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave, Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched Pension Plan.

Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to the link above or :

Human Resources Department

Email

Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0

We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.

Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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