Director of Stewardship ~ Closed
The Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation is pleased to announce they are searching for a skilled Director of Stewardship to join their dedicated team.
Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation
Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation (SXFN) is a northern Secwepemc First Nation government located in a semi-remote area of the Cariboo region of British Columbia, approximately 85 kilometers southwest of Williams Lake and 58 kilometers northwest of Clinton.
They are a community of 760 Nation members and many members live away from home, in urban areas. Their ancestors are from Tcexwe’ptem and Komenka’ksxen (Empire Valley), Se’tlemux and S’nhaxala’us (Farewell Canyon), and Stswecem’c Xget’tem (Canoe Creek and Dog Creek). They are one of 17 distinct Secwepemc Nations and have joined with three other northern Secwepemc nations to form Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ); they are working through the treaty process, on the path to self-determination.
SXFN is situated on 5,880.4 hectares, much of which is rocky hillsides. Dog Creek and Canoe Creek are approximately 50 hectares in size. The landscape of the traditional SXFN territory is dramatic with expansive plateaus, deep valleys, and stretches of green and arid land which is ideal for agriculture. Cattle ranching and horses have been an integral part of the area’s history, at times a complicated history as wild horses (population upwards of several hundred), and cattle, compete for grasslands. Leisure activities include ice and ball hockey, soccer, softball, and rodeos. Their members hunt for moose, deer, and bighorn sheep, fish for salmon and gather plants for traditional medicine and food. In recent years our culture and traditional language have been revitalized, with a pow wow taking place annually and our traditional language being taught in schools.
The Director of Stewardship
The Director Stewardship is accountable for developing the policies, procedures and laws for the protection of title and rights, environmental, land administration and resources management for the traditional territories in accordance with the vision, objectives and strategic direction set by Council. The Director Stewardship sets the strategy for reviewing and responding to referrals and negotiates with proponents who work in the territory. The Director Stewardship is knowledgeable about the history, lands, waters, minerals, wildlife, plants and other resources and provides guidance on the development of land administration, environmental management, land use planning, and resource management for SXFN.
What Skills, Competencies and Experience Does the Director of Stewardship Possess?
You are a detailed oriented individual who is highly prepared, well researched and organized leader with the ability to develop strong cooperative relationships with internal and external customers, clients and colleagues. You are passionate about First Nations title and rights issues and preserving the heritage and culture of aboriginal peoples within the province.
This role is for someone who is a self-starter, seeking out or taking the initiative to identify new challenges or opportunities and uses their critical thinking skills to analyze problems systematically, find root cause and develop solutions. You are proficient working with basic computer programs, such as MS Office Suite tools, in support of the day-to-day tasks within your role. You are familiar with Federal and Provincial funding regimes and have knowledge of the principles and practices of land resource planning and management. g excellent interpersonal skills, presentation, facilitation, decision making, and general management skills.
If you possess a strong mentoring orientation, respect cultural diversity, have an exceptional understanding of Aboriginal culture and are passionate about land management issues and legislation affecting First Nations locally, regionally and nationally, we’d like to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to serve the community, be engaged in meaningful work, earn competitive compensation, and live in a spectacular community with abundant natural beauty and outdoor activities.
How Can I Apply?
If this sounds like the position for you, we would love to hear from you. Please respond with a résumé and covering letter outlining why you are interested in this position to: hello@praxisrecruitment.ca no later than 4:00 pm on June 27, 2022.
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