The Governance Coordinator works to facilitate the transition of the four Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw member communities to post-Treaty self-government.

This includes strategic planning for Governance Transition and support for development of communities’ Self-Government vision and processes as they prepare for the end of the Indian Act and the return to sovereign, self governing communities.

The Governance Coordinator will work with the NStQ Treaty Team, community members and community staff of Tsq̓éscen̓, Williams Lake, Xatśūll and Stswecem’c Xget’tem first nations.

Responsibilities
Contributes overall to development of NStQ communities’ Governance Transition planning.
Organizes meetings of NStQ community Governance leads and plans events as requested

• Contributes to Communications tools on Governance (booklets, posters, presentations)
Prepares presentations and briefing materials related to NStQ Governance and Self-Government
Supports NStQ Treaty Team by providing information and reference material on relevant issues
Contributes to consultation with members of the community, Leadership, Elders as directed




Communicates progress to Treaty Team, Leadership Council, NStQ community leaders and members as requested
Aids in organization of NStQ Leadership Council and transition planning for council
Organizes training/communications/consultation events concerning NStQ Governance as requested
Develops and maintains work plans for Governance Transition
Participates, organizes and presents to Community consultation events as requested
Attends and reports on scheduled meetings as requested
Maintains strict confidentiality of Treaty and Governance information as required

Qualifications
Proven team player

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of BC First Nations Governance landscape and Up-to-date-day treaty process
Planning and Organizational skills
Event Planning experience
Analytical Thinker • Knowledge of Secwepemc lands and culture
Familiarity with BC First Nations history
Demonstrated understanding of laws, constitutions and legal language
Solid administrative and time management skills

📌 Governance Coordinator British Columbia
🏢 Northern Shuswap Tribal Council
📍 British Columbia