Lands Manager – West Moberly First Nations

About the role

The West Moberly First Nations community seeks a dedicated Lands Manager to lead its Lands Department. This full‑time, on‑site role involves shaping sustainable land‑use practices, protecting treaty rights, and building strong partnerships with government, industry, and other Treaty 8 First Nations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and direction to Lands Department staff, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Collaborate with Chief, Council, and community members to set land‑use priorities and strategies.
• Develop and oversee programs that protect treaty rights, land use, and environmental quality.
• Manage agreements and partnerships with governments and industries, ensuring compliance and advocacy for community interests.
• Lead natural‑resource conservation initiatives and uphold air, water, and habitat standards.
• Review land‑use and conservation proposals, ensuring legal and treaty compliance.
• Conduct legal research, draft responses to project queries, and support informed decision‑making.
• Represent the community on resource‑management and land‑use committees and manage contracts and funding proposals.

Required profile

• Passion for natural‑resource management, Indigenous governance, and partnership building.
• Experience working with First Nations, government agencies, or industry on land‑use issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to the community’s values of respect, honesty, fairness, integrity, and self‑motivation.

Required skills

• Legal research and analysis related to treaty and environmental law.
• Evaluation of land‑use and conservation project proposals.
• Stakeholder engagement and negotiation.
• Knowledge of treaty rights, natural‑resource regulations, and environmental best practices.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000 CAD per year.
• Robust RRSP program and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance if required.
• Flexible schedule with alternate Fridays off and two weeks paid cultural holidays.
• Opportunity to live and work within a vibrant First Nations community.