Natural Resources Department Manager

Department: Natural Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, and qualifications

Work Location: In person – Tache, Tl’azt’en Nation, British Columbia

Reports To: Executive Director or designate

Housing: Housing is available in Tache for the successful candidate

About the Opportunity

Tl’azt’en Nation is seeking an experienced, organized, and community-focused Natural Resources Department Manager to lead and support the Nation’s Natural Resources programs, projects, referrals, stewardship work, staff, partnerships, and reporting.

This is a key leadership role for someone who understands the importance of land, water, culture, stewardship, rights and title, community engagement, and responsible resource development.

The position is based in Tache, the main community of Tl’azt’en Nation, and housing is available for the successful candidate. This may be a strong opportunity for someone interested in working directly within the community and becoming closely connected to the Nation’s lands, people, priorities, and ongoing stewardship work.

About the Role The Natural Resources Department Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operations of the Natural Resources Department.

The role includes oversight of referrals, consultation processes, land-use matters, environmental monitoring, stewardship initiatives, project coordination, staff supervision, budgets, reporting, community engagement, and relationships with industry, government, consultants, and partner organizations.

The successful candidate will be a solid communicator, problem solver, and team leader who can manage competing priorities while supporting Tl’azt’en Nation’s long-term stewardship and resource-management goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide leadership, supervision, and day-to-day support to Natural Resources staff, contractors, and project teams.
- Oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Natural Resources programs and projects.
- Support referrals, consultation processes, land-use matters, environmental reviews, stewardship initiatives, and project tracking.
- Ensure Natural Resources work aligns with Tl’azt’en Nation priorities, values, policies, and strategic direction.
- Coordinate communication with leadership, staff, community members, industry, government, consultants,



and external partners.
- Prepare reports, briefing notes, workplans, budgets, funding updates, and project summaries.
- Monitor funding agreements, deliverables, reporting deadlines, and departmental budgets.
- Support staff with workload planning, training, performance expectations, and day-to-day guidance.
- Identify risks, opportunities, gaps, and priorities related to land, resources, environment, and community interests.
- Support community engagement, meetings, information sessions, and communication related to Natural Resources projects.
- Work respectfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, and technical advisors to ensure cultural knowledge and community priorities are reflected in departmental work.
- Support development and implementation of Natural Resources policies, procedures, and internal processes.
- Maintain accurate records, project files, referral tracking, correspondence, and confidential information.
- Represent Tl’azt’en Nation professionally in meetings with government, industry, regulatory agencies, consultants, and other partners.
- Support responsible decision-making related to development occurring within Tl’azt’en traditional territory.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in natural resources, environmental science, Indigenous governance, lands management, forestry, biology, geography, planning, public administration, or a related field is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and significant experience in Natural Resources, lands, referrals, stewardship, project management, or First Nations administration may be considered.
- Minimum three to five years of related experience, preferably within a First Nations, Indigenous government, natural resources, environmental, or lands-based setting.
- Supervisory or management experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with referrals, consultation, environmental monitoring, land-use planning, project coordination, forestry, mining, or resource management is an asset.




- Strong understanding of First Nations rights, title, stewardship, consultation, and land-based priorities.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing budgets, funding agreements, reporting requirements, workplans, deliverables, and project timelines.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a management and leadership team.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, file-management systems, and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of Tl’azt’en Nation culture, territory, governance, and community priorities is an asset, or a demonstrated willingness to learn.
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence is preferred.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check may be required.

Compensation and Benefits The position pays $50.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and qualifications. Tl’azt’en Nation also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program

Housing is available in Tache for the successful candidate.

Why Join Tl’azt’en Nation

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role directly connected to land, stewardship, culture, and community priorities.

The Natural Resources Department Manager will have the opportunity to help shape departmental operations, support staff development, strengthen relationships with external partners, protect Tl’azt’en Nation interests, and contribute to long-term stewardship and responsible decision-making throughout the Nation’s territory.

For candidates relocating to the area, the availability of housing in Tache provides an opportunity to live and work directly within the community while becoming closely connected to the people and territory that this position supports.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00-$60.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate

- Prince George, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:
- Management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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