Director of Title and Rights

• Managing and overseeing responsibilities of all staff in the Title & Rights Department;
• Planning, managing and being accountable for the department budgets and expenses;
• Implementing existing land use policies and procedures, and initiating new policy development where required;
• Engaging in consultations and negotiations with the private sector and Provincial, Federal and local governments regarding Lil’wat Nation aboriginal rights and title;
• Working cooperatively as a team member and supporting the professional development of staff;
• Fulfilling other duties as directed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Land Use Planning and Implementation (Traditional Territory)
• Reserve Land Use (Community and Reserve)
• Archaeology, Fisheries and Environment Field Work
• Cultural Data Management and GIS

• Implementing existing land use policies and procedures, and initiating new policy development where required.  These include the Lil’wat Land Use Plan and Lil’wat Community Land Use Plan.
• Ensuring the integrity of the Lil’wat Nation Traditional Territory;
• Researching funding opportunities & preparing written proposals;
• Engaging in consultation processes with Provincial, Federal and local governments regarding aboriginal rights and title issues;
• Participate in strategic projects and negotiations;
• Fulfilling other duties as directed by the Chief Administrative Officer.

• Responsible for full-budget cycle including departmental work planning, budget development, and monthly financial reviews.  Complete appropriate research to ensure budget accuracy.
• Where requested, complete quarterly forecasts 
• Delegating budgetary responsible to program managers or other staff as required.
• Ensuring accuracy of information for monthly financial statements by ensuring that invoices are submitted, 
• Ensuring that Budget Amendment Forms are completed where necessary.
• Deliver maximum amount of service for available funding by ensuring that work is completed in a cost-effective way and seeking new departmental revenue sources where required.
• Responsible for completion of all departmental reporting.

• Responsible for aligning Lil’wat Nation Strategic Plan with departmental plans, annual workplans, and financial budgets.
• Responsible for identifying key goals and objectives in the annual budget process.
• Responsible for delivering on goals and objectives outlined in the annual budget process, reviewing on-going priorities and adjusting priorities on an on-going basis.
• Responsible for quarterly reporting to Chiefs and Council on departmental successes and challenges
• Responsible for bringing forward issues to the appropriate person on a timely basis. 

• Responsible for all Title & Rights Department staff, including conducting annual performance reviews
• Communicate key organizational, community and political priorities
• Sets clear direction and expectations for team and individuals. Ensures teams have clear goals and objectives aligned to direction of Lil’wat.
• Ensure that staff meetings, one-on-ones or other meetings are conducted
• EOS Results are used to guide human resource management decisions
• Elevating key issues to Human Resources, the CAO or Governance.
• Ensure that issues such as conflict, performance or other matters that affect department productivity are managed as soon as they arise.

• Gives honest and direct feedback to the right person – shows the courage to speak up honestly, directly and respectfully. Actively looks to positively resolve issues.
• Approaches mistakes as learning opportunities. Inclusive of everyone. Makes Lil’wat a fun place to work.
• Working to break down silos: Participating in cross departmental projects and events

• Post-secondary degree, preferably Public Administration, Indigenous Affairs, Planning or Resource Management;
• Understanding of the law regarding aboriginal rights and title;
• Understanding of accounting, budgeting and financial oversight processes;
• Proven experience working with First Nations as it relates to land and resources;
• Ability to foster strategic alliances and engage in potentially complex negotiations;
• Good character and professional stature;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience;
• Proficiency in office computer software, including Microsoft Office; and
• Knowledge and understanding of Lil’wat Nation culture and history
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & clean Driver’s Abstract with access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector   

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