Position: Land & Resource Manager
Organization: Taku River Tlingit First Nation http://trtfn.org
Location: Atlin, British Columbia
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The TRTFN Traditional Territory covers an area of 14,900 square miles (38,614 km2) in the north-western corner of British Columbia. This territory includes the entire Taku River drainage and a significant portion of the upper Yukon River drainage in BC. Both of these are trans-boundary drainages. The very lower reaches of the Taku River are situated in Southeast Alaska, while the Yukon drainage flows into the Yukon Territory and eventually Alaska. The Taku River is the fifth largest river, in both area and discharge, to empty into the Pacific Ocean from a primarily British Columbia source area. The Taku Basin within Canada is very diverse and encompasses 5 Ecosections with 7 Biogeoclimatic Zones in two major climate types. The Taku River drainage remains one of the largest (virtually) road-less wilderness areas in the Canadian Pacific, and indeed the world.
Atlin is a remote, friendly community on the shores of beautiful Atlin Lake, the largest natural lake in British Columbia. The community is nestled in the spectacular wilderness of the Coast Mountains within the Taku River Tlingit First Nation's traditional territory. The town itself was founded during the Klondike gold rush of 1898 and still retains some of the gold rush ambiance. The surrounding land is stunningly beautiful and local people claim that Atlin is 'the best kept secret in BC'. Atlin has a population of 300-500 full-time residents and is a 2-3 hour drive from Whitehorse , Yukon. There are a few stores that can provide fuel, food and hardware. Atlin has a small elementary school and a branch of the Northern Lights College. For more information about Atlin visit: http://www.atlin.net/.
POSITION TITLE: Manager
DEPARTMENT: Land, Resources
STATUS: Permanent full-time
PAYRATE: Level 8 or $52k to $60k
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Clan Director, the Land and Resources Manager is responsible for the development and provision of administration research, analysis, advice and support on land and resource issues, advice and support to the Clan Directors of Land and Resources.
Land and Resources Manager Duties
- Directs and leads the activities of the Land and Resources department by establishing department, section, and/or individual goals, objectives and expectations and evaluates results;
- Manages the day to day operations associated with the Land and Resources programs and services including, but not limited to, budget development and management, individual and departmental short and long term work plans, and establishing priorities in order to meet program requirements;
- Directs research and preparation briefing notes and correspondence for the Clan Directors on unique, complex land and resources management issues affecting TRT traditional territory, land treaty and treaty-related projects. Prepares letters for signature of Leadership working with Land and Resources;
- Develops and submits work plans for the Land and Resources Department and Directs and supervises staff in the day to day activities associated with land and resource management
- Obtains resources to deliver programs by developing and submitting proposals to appropriate funding agencies or assists department staff to develop and submit proposals to appropriate funding agencies;
- Responsible for developing proposals for additional funding for special projects and/or new equipment.
The ideal candidate will meet or exceed the following requirements & qualifications
- Knowledge of Taku River Tlingit First Nation Traditional Territory or ability to demonstrate that this knowledge could be quickly acquired.
- Experience working with First Nation Governments, understanding of community dynamics sensitivities and cross-cultural awareness.
- The ability to conduct oneself professionally in fast paced high energy work environment
- Proven Management and supervisory training and experience.
- Strong oral, written communication and proposal writing and computer skills
- The ability to maintain good working relationships with other government and public sector agencies
Call Valerie Tizya for a full job description (faxed or electronic): 250. 651. 7920
Submit your resume to
Taku River Tlingit First Nation
ATTN: Valerie Tizya,
Box 132 Atlin, BC V0W 1A0
(E) tlingit_princess76 (at) yahoo.com
(F) 250. 651. 7909