Rights and Title Department Manager

• Provide leadership and direct line management for the Rights and Title team, including forestry, local government, environmental teams, plus records management and GIS staff.
• Manage team workloads, oversee staff training and development, provide mentoring, and contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive work environment.
• Oversee the Rights and Title referrals process, including leading intake and file assignments, supporting staff, managing priorities, timelines and problem-solving urgent issues.
• Manage contractors and consultants, as needed.
• Identify and organize capacity requirements, as needed, to support the demands on the department.

• Lead the implementation of the shíshálh Nation Lands and Resources Decision-Making Policy, including engaging proponents from government, industry, and community.
• Work with the Divisional Manager and Rights and Title staff to implement government and industry agreements.
• Participate in Shared Decision-Making and Relationship working groups and boards.
• Develop information to support community engagement activities.
• Engage in high-level strategic planning initiatives.

• Prepare reports, recommendations, plans, procedures, and background documentation as required on stewardship matters, including forestry, environmental issues, local government matters, and issues related to government engagement for Nation decision-makers.
• Provide recommendations and ensure that the Divisional Manager is briefed on all relevant matters.
• Utilize technical expertise to provide advice to staff on processes and information involved in the referral process.
• Identify and address complex issues that require management-level engagement to support operational staff.

• Manage budgets and spending, including reviewing and approving invoices and expenses.
• Lead the archaeological business-related tasks for the department.
• Manage HR requests and coordinate hiring of staff and consultants.
• Coordinate the STLM administration team to support office processes.
• Support the development of decision-making documents and implementation of key processes.
• Assist the Divisional Manager with implementing annual long-term strategic directions and goals.
• Develop budgets with the Divisional Manager and prepare budget reports as requested.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.

• An advanced university degree in public administration, Aboriginal studies, natural resource management, biology, environmental sciences or a related discipline preferred, or an undergraduate degree and equivalent relevant experience in your field of study.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in stewardship, Rights and Title or other relevant area.
• A minimum of five (5) years of management experience and demonstrated success in direct line management and mentoring of high-performance teams.
• Must have administrative capability in a government or business environment, or relevant work experience, including experience managing multiple projects or a department.
• Knowledge and historical background of the shíshálh Nation is considered a major asset.
• A valid driver’s license and a clean Criminal Record Check.
• Demonstrated project management experience with leadership roles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write clear and accurate reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency in any of the following: facilitation, conflict resolution, strategic and tactical planning; creativity and innovation in problem solving; stakeholder engagement; shared decision-making; negotiation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail and timelines.
• Ability to multitask, respond to changing priorities, and pick up new concepts quickly.
• Experience convening meetings, facilitating discussions, setting agendas, and taking meeting minutes.
• Experience with research and planning that uses spatial analysis, such as GIS.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand and maintain systems of confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible and considerate of differing views of elected officials, community members, other government officials and legal professionals
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking
• Integrity
• Innovation

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