Job Description

Are you passionate about driving projects that align with First Nation culture and environmental goals? Do you have experience in community planning, land use planning, and public participating processes? Do you want to contribute to meaningful community impact?

If yes, then this position is for you!

Join our growing team as the Territorial and Land Use Planner, where you will play a vital role in shaping the future of the Shuswap Band's lands and resources. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic planning initiatives that reflect the values and priorities of the Shuswap Band.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance in preparing reports and presentations on a variety of topics, including recreation, environmental protection, wildlife, fisheries, heritage and economic development that reflect Shuswap Band values. Prepare and recommend designations for land uses such as conservation, wildlife management, resource development, or heritage. Highly proficient at reading, interpreting, and drafting land use plans, maps, and community engagement materials. Expert at advancing strategic projects, seeking approvals, and establishing development strategies. Managing relationships, directing coordination, and interacting with outside Indigenous governments, government agencies, clients, industry partners, and consultants. Developing, maintaining, and adjusting project schedules (small to medium) and (large) projects, if required. Attending site visits and community engagements and if required, chair open houses. Complete review, evaluation, and finalization of basic technical writing. Preparation of proposals and establishing overall project budgets. Preparation, review, and approval of cost estimates. Managing and being responsible for project expenses, if required.

Education and Experience:

A degree in regional or urban planning, public administration, or a related discipline, have knowledge of relevant provincial and municipal legislation, regulations, policies, and programs, and over 3 years of experience in community planning practices, principles and procedures, land use planning and public participation processes. In-depth knowledge within one or more planning specialties, such as land use, regional, recreation, economic, environmental, social, and Indigenous planning. Experience working with an Indigenous organization is an asset.

Leadership:

Will take a leadership role on the project team, guiding, supervising, and mentoring others Able to work independently or in a team environment, with limited guidance or direction. Responsible for leading the execution of multiple projects, including leading internal and external teams in delivering successful projects, taking responsibility for the design, approval, and delivery, including financial viability of development projects. Strategic thinker, able to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

Engagement & Communication:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) are required, along with demonstrable success in leading project teams to a common goal. Advanced verbal communication skills used to communicate strategic project objectives. Able to understand, interpret and translate complex and/or technical concepts and ideas through written and verbal communication tools. Lead public engagement activities, including being the public interface for the Nation with the community. Able to manage, direct and facilitate a variety of forms of community consultation and decolonizing planning practices.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications including, Excel, Outlook, and Word. Able to create graphic designs, develop strategies, and render site plans via sketches and/or computer graphics.

Conditions of Employment:

Must complete and pass a criminal record check. Must have a Class 5 Driver's License with reliable access to a vehicle. Able to travel to attend conferences or business meetings from time to time.

Information related to the application process:

Please submit a resume and cover letter, ensuring the cover letter clearly outlines how you meet the education and experience criteria.

Application deadline: 11:59pm MT, 20 March, 2025

Submit via email to hr@shuswapband.ca OR in person at: Shuswap Band Administration, 3A - 492 Arrow Road Invermere, BC V0A 1K2

This posting may remain open until a qualified candidate has been hired. Shuswap Band hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply, however, the first priority may be to hire qualified persons of Secwepemc ancestry.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-20