Job Description

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Cranbrook

Closes: 2025-10-12

Overview

The Manager of Natural Resources Stewardship is responsible to the Director and leads a team to ensure that Ktunaxa aboriginal titles, rights and interests, including land stewardship principles, are protected and enhanced in any lands and resources-based regulatory decision-making processes according to the team functions and work plan. The position leads a team of professional and technical experts to review land use applications, develop and set mitigation/conditions to reduce impacts to Ktunaxa rights and monitor for compliance. The position ensures Ktunaxa values and land stewardship principles are accounted for in land and resource use decisions within Ktunaxa homelands. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of consultation/engagement with government and industry according to processes outlined in various agreements related to applications for land and resources use in ?amak?is Ktunaxa.

Responsibilities

Organize and prioritize a large volume of regulatory-related documents, directing review, assessment and response: Help with the control and management of the flow of referrals within the Sector Manage external timeline expectations Identification of opportunities for prevention, avoidance, protection, mitigation, compensation and/or accommodation that may be generated from any development activity within ?amak?is Ktunaxa Development of legally binding conditions in regulatory documents and advocacy for the conditions. Oversight of the design and monitoring of long-term environmental management plans Assessment, at a high level, of the environmental performance of specific companies and the effectiveness of management strategies and report back to leadership Participation in several committees/working groups Provide direction and support to staff, including assigning tasks/projects, performance valuation, leave management, professional and career development and mentoring. Support compliance with Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Support compliance with Finance policies and procedures. Project budgeting and oversite of expenses within the team Initiate/authorize project billing Ensure accountability within the team for timely and accurate time-tracking submissions

Qualifications

M.Sc. or M.A. in a natural resource management discipline, leadership, social sciences, or environmental sciences.
a B.Sc or BA will be considered with extensive management experience.
8-10 years minimum of natural resources, environmental management or related industry experience
5 years of management and/or team leadership and project management
Work experience in First Nations environment
Experience in a natural resources office setting or industry office would be an asset.
Project management and coordination experience, including budget management.
Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to extrapolate project-specific environmental impacts and relate those to impacts on Ktunaxa Nation rights, title, and interests.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
Must have a valid Driver's License

Employment Level

Full-time

Work Conditions

This is an in-person position working primarily from the Cranbrook office.

Eligibility Statement

The Ktunaxa Nation Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all Employees and the People, Communities, and Bands that we serve.

Equity Statement

The KNC values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applications will be considered, however, qualified persons of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit ancestry will be given preference. If you require accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.

Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

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