Sgi Strength of Claim-rights Assessment Coordinator - Indian Brook , Canada - Sipekne'katik Band Council
Description
Career Opportunity
**Strength of claim
- Rights Assessment Coordinator, Sipekne'katik Governance Initiative**
One year term with potential for renewal
Extending Closing Date:
Open until filled
Sipekne'katik has developed and launched an independent self-governing consultation process, the
- Sipekne'katik Governance Initiative Protocol _("the SGI Protocol"). The SGI Protocol provides a community
Mi'kmaq.
The Rights Assessment Coordinator will prioritize and coordinate responses to incoming consultation requests, identifying information gaps and omissions which must be addressed by the federal and provincial governments and/or Industry proponents where appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Identify key risks and impacts to Mi'kmaq rights, including impacts to (1) the environment, (2) economic, social, cultural and health rights, (3) Aboriginal & Treaty rights, (4) Mi'kmaq title and selfgovernance
- Identify information gaps and omission in Crown correspondence related to proposed activities
- Develop and present consultation project reports, workplans and communication strategies
Community Consultation Coordinator.
- Prepare internal project reports and present the proposed activities to a Community Committee and Chief & Council to help inform the required scope of consultation.
- Prioritize and respond appropriately to consultation requests and communications received by the SGI from the federal and provincial governments and Industry
- Other related duties as determined by the Supervisor
Qualifications
- Postsecondary degree in the field of law, political science, public administration or Mi'kmaq studies.
- Strong legal and policy skills in the area of Aboriginal law and environmental law.
- Knowledge of Mi'kmaq law and legal principles, including traditions, teachings, and protocols
- Knowledge of the asserted and established Aboriginal & Treaty Rights of the Mi'kmaq
- Knowledge of the Mi'kmaq's historical and contemporary uses of cultural and ecological landscapes
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for developing and delivering information packages for internal governance bodies and rights holders
- Diplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills to facilitate relationships and consensus
- The ability to meet project timelines and deliverables
- Computer skills, including word processing, excel spreadsheets and database management
- Must submit a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a determinate factor.
Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0
Salary:
$15.85-$27.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Knowledge management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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