Senior Leasing Officer

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

The purpose of this position is to plan, manage, draft, administer, execute and monitor Leases considering the various by-laws, laws, guidelines, master plans, designations, land use plans, policies and procedures while negotiating terms and conditions of the agreements. Additionally, this position supports and assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Department.

• Maintains current knowledge plan, manage, draft, administer the execution and monitoring of Land transactions considering the various Acts, regulations, by-laws, laws, guidelines, master plans, designations, land use plans, policies and procedures while negotiating terms and conditions of the agreements. (70%)
• ensures Lands, Leasing, Environmental staff maintain historical and current knowledge; coach and support staff to perform duties and carry out responsibilities in accordance with S.53/60 Delegation of Authority
• Assists with administration of by-laws, laws, guidelines, master plans, designations, land use plans, policies and procedures, ensuring the development, and implementation of all established policies and procedures while negotiating terms and conditions of the agreement focusing on but not limited to Section 53 of the Indian Act.
• Researches, reviews, drafts, processes, and registers documents as approved by Chief and Council, specializing in, but not limited to, the development and execution of Band Leases.
• Assists outside appraisers with rent reviews including various documentation and communications.
• Conducts encumbrance checks.
• Updates computerized systems, spreadsheets of registered documents and where authorized distributes to designated staff, TteS departments, outside agencies of any significant information, as necessary
• Conducts monitoring and compliance through desk audits, account searches and on-site visits where necessary proceed to default letters, and follow ups with the Lessee’s, Sublessee’s, Permittee’s.Fulfils the TteS fiduciary obligations, conducting research and recommending needed changes to policy and bylaws.
• Provides information, action or consent to complete transactions for Members and Council.
• Maintains current working knowledge of the various Acts, jurisprudence, environmental and other relevant regulations to legislation.
• Mediates, assesses and drafts land transaction documents in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and documentation requirements.
• Monitors and interprets land survey plans, ensures accuracy and compliance with By-laws and where required requests re-processing of incorrect documents.
• Drafts various legal documents and correspondence using precedents, prepares draft reports, briefing notes and docket responses for Minister, Chief and Council and Management.
• Communicates with all team members to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness within the department.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the TteS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Attends and participates in various meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of TteS.
• 25% Supports and Assists with overseeing the day-to-day operations within the LLT Department.
• Supervises, communicates, coordinates, monitors, and assigns routine or new tasks and activities focusing on and not…