Executive Director of Intergovernmental Relations

• Guide K ómoks First Nation s intergovernmental strategy and help shape relationships with governments and partners
• Earn a competitive salary of $123,000 - $143,000 per year and comprehensive benefits
• Join a collaborative team in the beautiful Comox Valley, where your work will strengthen the Nation for generations to come

K’ómoks First Nation is a growing Indigenous government in the Comox Valley, guided by a strong connection to its lands, culture, community, and future generations. The Nation provides services and programs that support its members and community, while managing lands, natural resources, environmental matters, housing, education, health, and social development. K’ómoks is also in the early stages of implementing its Treaty, bringing new responsibilities, opportunities, and growth across the organization.

Its intergovernmental work plays an important part in advancing the Nation s rights, interests, and relationships with First Nations, all levels of government, and external partners.

For people looking for work with a clear connection to place and community, K’ómoks offers the chance to contribute to meaningful decisions, work alongside people who care deeply about the Nation, and take part in shaping what comes next for K’ómoks and its members.

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About the Opportunity

K ómoks First Nation is looking for a full-time Executive Director of Intergovernmental Relations based in Courtenay, BC.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with Chief and Council, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the Nation engages with governments and external partners. In this position, you will lead K ómoks  intergovernmental strategy, making sure the Nation s values, governance priorities, and long-term vision are reflected in every external relationship.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Building strong government-to-government relationships with First Nations and federal, provincial, and local governments, as well as strategic partners
• Leading and supporting concurrent negotiations, agreements, protocols, MOUs, and consultation processes
• Representing K ómoks at government-to-government meetings, committees, working groups, and other external forums
• Advancing and protecting K ómoks Rights and Title, jurisdiction, governance interests, and strategic priorities
• Monitoring legislation, policy, and regulatory developments and preparing strategic advice, briefing notes, policy positions, and negotiation mandates
• Supporting Chief and Council and senior leadership with strategic planning and the implementation of priorities involving external governments and organizations
• Coordinating with legal counsel, technical advisors, Treaty representatives, and K ómoks departments departments on complex intergovernmental files
• Providing leadership to staff and consultants while overseeing departmental work plans, budgets, and strategic partnership opportunities
• Identifying strategic partnerships, funding, and economic opportunities

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About You

To qualify, you will need a foundation in legal studies or law-related experience
. A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in intergovernmental relations, Indigenous governance, policy, negotiations, government relations, Rights and Title, or a related field will also be essential.

K ómoks First Nation is open to candidates with less experience where they demonstrate exceptional capability and maturity.

The following are required:

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver s Licence
• Ability to undergo a Criminal Background Check
• Ability to travel for meetings, negotiations, conferences, and other engagements
• Flexibility to…