***Project & Culture Manager at Lilwat Nation – Mount Currie, British Columbia

Title: Project & Culture Manager

Department: Title & Rights

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Pay Grid: Manager Tier 1 ($57,330.00 to $64,610.00 per year)

Reporting to: Director of Title and Rights

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The Project and Culture Manager will provide project support to all Title & Rights department projects under the supervision of the Director of Title & Rights. This includes technical and administrative tasks for the effective management of projects and culture-related projects to the land and resources within Lil’wat Territory, including on-reserve lands.

• Hire, train, and manage the culture team.

• Provides support in research and coordination of all current Title and Rights department projects.

• Facilitates project information meetings in relation to the Title & Rights department.

• Coordination of all meetings between partners and external agencies who are collaborating with Lil’wat Nation.

• Facilitates community engagement information materials and events for projects.

• Attend community engagement and Committee meetings, some evenings and weekends required.

• Provides technical support for Title & Rights Department projects within Lil’wat Territory, including on-reserve lands.

• Assist with policy development related to land use planning and management both on-reserve and throughout Lil’wat Territory.

• Supports project progress and, when necessary, adapts scope or timeline to achieve optimal results.

• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.

• Carries out communication and coordination duties for the department, such as quarterly newsletter, receiving and directing calls, emails, and mail from community members, etc.

• Performs other related duties as requested.

• Professional Certification, Diploma, Degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Minimum 2 years of experience coordinating and/or managing land use management projects.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language.

• Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and time management skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain confidentiality.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office 365, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.

• Highly professional in all aspects of business, presentation, and interaction with all stakeholders, clients, and community members.

• Knowledge of land management issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally, regionally, and federally.

• Knowledge and understanding of Lil’wat Nation’s culture, history, reserve lands, and traditional territory.

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License, a clean Driver’s Abstract, and a reliable vehicle.

• Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check, including the vulnerable sector.