METLAKATLA LANDS DEPARTMENT
OPPORTUNITY
Lands Coordinator
Employment Opportunity
Metlakatla First Nation requires the services of a full time Lands Coordinator to take on the challenge of assisting
with Metlakatla’s involvement in First Nations Land Management initiative. This will include activities to
prepare for the community vote on the Metlakatla Land Code and Individual Agreement.
This position reports to the Director of Lands.
Responsibilities:
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Assisting the Director of Lands in the development of the Metlakatla First Nation Land Code
Providing administrative support, clerical duties and preparing and maintaining documents
Conducting research for Metlakatla’s land administration ( r e s e r v e p r o f i l e s )
Facilitate focus groups (family meetings), committee meetings, and information meetings when
required
Writing and editing various documents for the Land Advisory Committee
Preparing communications material such as brochures, reports, and newsletters
Implementing and evaluating communications strategies and programs designed to inform Metlakatla
members, employees and the general public of Metlakatla Land Code Initiative
Assisting with the organization and confirmation of venues, catering, invitation mail outs/call outs and
attendance for and including, meetings, events and open houses.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Minimum Grade 12.
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Post-secondary education in the area of Business Administration, Natural Resources, or First Nation
Studies, would be preferred or equivalent training/work experience.
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Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines of all records, materials and communications
concerning client, staff and Metlakatla First Nation.
Willingness to learn computer database/mapping programs (GIS) such as the First Nation Land
Registry System/Indian Lands Registry System would be an asset.
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet applications.
Familiarity with Metlakatla First Nation culture, lands, resources and governance.
Willingness to take training courses and learn about the First Nation Land Management initiative.
Ability to pass a criminal record check.
Travel is a requirement of this position.
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If you are interested in this opportunity please send an email and accompanying resume by May 21 to the
Metlakatla Director of Lands, Philip Clement at [email protected]. Questions regarding this position
may be directed to Philip at (250) 922-5010.