Land Code Governance Advisor BC Region

FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE

The Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management is a significant expression of Indigenous ingenuity and modern efforts to shed the colonial legacy of the Indian Act. Our team at the First Nation Lands Management Resource Centre (FNLMRC) is cutting edge, dedicated and experienced in assisting First Nations with developing workable solutions to the everyday challenges of community led lands and resources governance.

We are currently searching for a motivated and qualified candidate to fill a Land Code Governance Advisor position.

• Location – British Columbia

Applicants meeting the essential criteria outlined below will be placed in a pool of partially assessed qualified candidates for consideration for future vacancies. Applications may be kept on file for a period of up to one year.

As part of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (Framework Agreement), the Lands Advisory Board (LAB) and the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre (RC) provide political and technical support to developmental and operational First Nations. The developmental process under the Framework Agreement consists of a series of activities including the drafting of community land codes, implementing communication strategies and community voting procedures, as well as finalizing Individual Agreements with Canada.

Once a First Nation ratifies its Land Code and becomes operational, the LAB and RC provide various support services such as assisting/advising with drafting land laws, rules, procedures, and instruments, as well as implementing land governance systems and facilitating agreements and other arrangements with municipal, provincial, federal or First Nation governments.

The Land Code Governance Advisor provides day to day support to signatory First Nations who are either developing or operating under a land code or who are interested in becoming a signatory to the Framework Agreement.

The following is an overview of the key responsibilities for this position but may not be all-inclusive.

• Supporting operational First Nations with the implementation of their land codes.
• Supporting developmental First Nations through the developmental phase including the land code development and community ratification process.
• Providing information to, or meeting with, First Nations interested in becoming signatories to the Framework Agreement.
• Contribute to the quarterly reports and the LAB annual report as needed.
• Any other related workload in keeping with the LAB, FNLMRC and First Nations’ responsibilities in implementing the Framework Agreement.

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field (a combination of related education and experience or experience working with First Nations may be considered).
• 3-5 years’ experience working with First Nations, preferably in supporting First Nation self-government efforts particularly in the area of reserve lands and natural resources.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders on common files.

The following essential requirements will be assessed at a later date, either through an interview, written assessment and reference checks:

• Knowledge of land and environment issues related to First Nations’ land
• Understanding of the Framework Agreement
• Understanding of Federal legislation affecting First Nations’ reserve land
• Understanding of First Nations culture
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency with software programs such as Office 365, Adobe, Zoom, Share Point
• Effective interpersonal relationships
• Tact and good judgment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

If you meet any of the following, please explain how you meet these asset criteria.

• Must be willing to travel.
• Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Candidate must work from a home office environment and be centrally located to facilitate travel.
• Access to high-speed internet services