FNFN is an inclusive employer and we invite all qualified persons to apply. For more details about this job posting please view the careers page of our website. Scope: The Stewardship & Planning Manager oversees land use planning and stewardship activities while managing a team of employees. The Manager establishes the strategic rationale for monitoring activities in the territory, and works collaboratively with the Lands and Resources Manager to ensure implementation. The Manager oversees and ensures an integrated approach to the comprehensive delivery of strategic land and water stewardship planning and outcomes within the FNFN territory. This individual may sit on provincial steering committees, and will engage the community in planning stewardship capacity - travel is a requirement. Additional responsibilities include managing budgets and quality assurance goals for ensuring implementation effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance. Other related duties. Candidate Profile: You are an individual who has a solid understanding and knowledge of land and resource stewardship, including strategic land and water use planning, ecosystem-and values-based resource management, and decision support. You are known for your well rounded interpersonal, communication and engagement skills. You have strong written and verbal communication skills which is necessary for communicating with department staff, organizational staff, consultants, lawyers, and contractors. You are a seasoned and well organized professional who doesn\'t mind handling multiple work efforts, and you embrace work challenges. You have experience working with and leading teams, and you can build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and governments. You have experience managing complex projects and preparing and presenting reports with a high level of professionalism and attention to detail for a wide variety of audiences - this is crucial to this position. Your competencies include: Building Partnerships, Building Trust, Communication, Building Teams, Developing Others, Planning/Coordinating, Financial Acumen, Customer Focus, Reporting, Policy, Leadership Disposition, Interpersonal Ability, Organization. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Land Use Planning, Natural Resource Management, Indigenous Governance, geography, or other related field, and/or significant experience managing First Nation land and resource programs. An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will be equally considered.
• Five (5) years\xe2\x80\x99 progressive experience planning, developing, implementing and evaluating projects.
• Three (3) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in this field of work with at least one (1) year progressive experience overseeing work teams/crews and support staff.
• Experience includes developing strategic plans, proposal preparation, project management, program management, and budget preparation and implementation.
• Experience liaising, consulting and/or collaborating with multiple stakeholders and/or governments.
• Experience building teams and supervising staff.
• Experience working with regulations governing work
• Experience working with privacy protected information
• Knowledge/experience with First Nations governance and land and resource issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally at all levels.
• Strong leader and team builder with excellent communication skills (written and oral); ability to listen to understand and ask questions for clarification and to implement resolution skills; able to produce professional written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple and diverse projects and operations, while adhering to budgets and timelines.
• Proficient computer skills and able to use MS Office Suite, Excel, internet, and email
• Compliance with BC Immunization program, TB Screening, and COVID-19 vaccinations
• Police Information Check
• Valid BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and factor report.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Closes: When filled. Rate listed is starting rate for new manager. Rate offered to the successful incumbent is pending certification(s), skills, experiences, knowledge. *Preference may be given to qualified First Nation\xe2\x80\x99s applicants. Kindly forward your cover letter and resume. * Constitution Act, 1982 [Section 35]; Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [Section 15(1)]; Canadian Human Rights Act [Section 16(1)]; Employment Equity Act [Section 5(a), 10(b)]; Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples [Article 22]; ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $37.90 per hour Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
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