Senior Lands and Regulatory Advisor; Remote

Fort Chipewyan is the longest continuously inhabited settlement in Alberta. As proud Metis members, the Fort Chipewyan Metis Nation (FCMN) is committed to preserving our culture, rights, and way of life. Through strong governance, land stewardship, and regulatory engagement, FCMN works to protect the health, lands and future of its community.

The Lands & Regulatory Department (LRD) operates in a complex, high‑stakes regulatory and consultation environment involving federal and provincial governments, industry proponents, and regional Indigenous partners. FCMN is seeking a Senior Specialist to provide senior‑level expertise, strategic support within the LRD. We work in a fascinating, demanding, and busy environment and offer the opportunity for rewarding and meaningful work, challenge, and personal growth as part of a strong community team.

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation (FCMN) is seeking one (1)
Senior Lands & Regulatory Advisor to provide senior‑level policy, regulatory, and technical support to the Lands & Regulatory Director and LRD team.

This role is designed to strengthen internal capacity, support continuity on high‑risk files, and assist the Director and team in managing workload and institutional knowledge across the department. The Advisor provides senior analysis, review, and coordination support on LRD files and priorities.

This position supports — but does not replace — the strategic leadership, decision‑making authority, or negotiation role of the Lands & Regulatory Director. Metis experience an asset.

Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation (FCMN) is seeking one (1)
Senior Lands & Regulatory Advisor to provide senior‑level policy, regulatory, and technical support to the Lands & Regulatory Director and LRD team.

This role is designed to strengthen internal capacity, support continuity on high‑risk files, and assist the Director and team in managing workload and institutional knowledge across the department. The Advisor provides senior analysis, review, and coordination support on LRD files and priorities.

This position supports — but does not replace — the strategic leadership, decision‑making authority, or negotiation role of the Lands & Regulatory Director. Metis experience an asset.

• Support the Lands & Regulatory Director and LRD team in advancing regulatory, consultation, and environmental files, including coordination, follow‑through, and issue tracking.
• Provide senior‑level analysis, review, and advice to support decision‑making on high‑risk or technical files.
• Assist with preparation of briefing materials, background analysis, position summaries, and decision‑ready information for leadership discussions.
• Support Director‑led negotiations and engagement with government and industry through preparation, participation, and follow‑up, as directed.
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  Work with FCMN technical team and subject matter experts to flag key issues, risks or gaps affecting FCMN interests related to regulatory submissions, technical reports and requests for consultation and engagement and provide advice for FCMN specific follow-up
• Translate nuanced technical, regulatory, or policy information into clear summaries for leadership, staff, and reporting purposes.
• Support coordination and continuity of departmental files during periods of peak workload, transition, or temporary staff absence.
• Provide advice and practical support to LRD staff working on complex files, without assuming supervisory or management authority.
• Contribute to development and refinement of internal tools, templates, and approaches that strengthen consistency and institutional knowledge.
• Support tracking of deliverables, timelines, and reporting…