Lands Assistant - Comox, Canada - K'omoks First Nation

K'omoks First Nation

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Comox, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About K'ómoks First Nation

We, the K'ómoks people, envision a prosperous and healthy Nation, in which we exercise our rights and title throughout our territory, honouring our people, lands, waters, cultures and languages.

K'ómoks First Nation ensures the well-being and self-sufficiency in all aspects of our Nation by asserting our rights and title while upholding our members.

About the Role

Under the direction of the Lands Manager, the Lands Assistant will support the Lands Department in administering governance over reserve lands and natural resources.

The position supports, facilitates, and coordinates engagement in the community while liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders.

This role collects data, conducts research, and completes various administrative tasks within the Lands Department while helping to provide advice to decision makers surrounding stewardship of lands and resources.

Note:
This will be a full-time, permanent position.

What you will be doing

Supporting the Lands Manager liaising with external contractors and the general public regarding various inquiries
Conducting all Lands Department administrative filing
Supporting K'ómoks members with any forms, waivers and permits that may be required
Supporting the Lands Manager with providing information regarding Wills and Estates transactions to members of the community, and paperwork for status cards or member events
Communicating with K'ómoks members about community complaints and other Lands related issues
Preparing and administering any K'ómoks First Nation business that requires a Commissioner for taking affidavits service by the Lands Manager
Preparing K'ómoks First Nation land transactions and submitting them to the First Nations Lands Registry System
Supporting the Lands Manager in the monthly Lands Committee Meetings
Monitoring of all the Footprints Security Patrol nightly, targeted reports, member videos, and commentary for K'ómoks First Nation IR#1 security
Supporting the Lands Manager with preparing CP's for members
Supporting any activities that support our K'ómoks First Nation Emergency Management and Emergency Planning Committee
Preparing, researching, and supporting the creation of KFN Laws and Policies with the Lands Manager
Other duties and tasks as assigned

What you will need

A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an administrative role within an office environment
Completion of a postsecondary program in a related field or equivalent experience is an asset
Prior lands and resources experience is an asset
Experience working in an indigenous environment is preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Application Information:

This posting will remain open until filled.

Schedule: