Sgi External Program Officer - Indian Brook , Canada - Sipekne'katik Band Council

Sipekne'katik Band Council

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Indian Brook , Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Career Opportunity

SGI External Program Officer

Closing Date:
until postiion is filled
Sipekne'katik has developed and launched an independent self
- governing consultation process. The Sipeknekatik Governance Initiative Secretariat carries out the consultations on behalf of its members. The SGI Consultation Protocol requires a focus on Aboriginal title, Aboriginal rights of the Mikmaq and Mikmaq treaty rights. The External Program Officer will oversee all project request in advancing the files throughout the six stages of community consultations process developed under the Sipekne'katik Consultation Initiative Protocol.

Responsibilities:

Be the intake lead for consultation request on behalf of Sipeknekatik.
Over sees processing of files throughout the sixstage process for consultations.
Be the contact point for all official correspondence.
Provide supplement support to the team leads for each stage of project reviews, federal and provincial crown agents.
Supports team leads in presentation, reports and budgets for projects as required.
Point of entry contact for the consultation department.
Build and maintain relationships with First Nation communities and organizations and various levels of governments.
Assist in preparing reports and updates, provide budgetary supports and works closely with the Data records clerks to maintain legal records.
Oversee the preparation and coordination of data input for Docu Share archival program.
Other related duties as determined by supervisor.

Qualifications and Education

Postsecondary education in various fields of business management, project management, administration, law, Mikmaq Studies, political studies or an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask with strong
Maintains strict timelines for project deliverables and deadlines,
Ability to prioritize, organize and selfmanage.
Open to continuous learning and professional development related to the duties
Understanding and or experience with Indigenous rights and communities is considered an asset.
Knowledge of Indigenous, Mik'maq communities/organizations.
A criminal record check is required. Having a criminal record is not necessarily a determinate factor.

Starting salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Salary:
$44,604.23-$73,179.05 per year

Schedule: