The Director of Lands Management will provide effective and efficient operation in areas of land use planning, land administration and through the provision of technical land management services for all aspects of land and resource management matters undertaken by the YKDFN Lands Department. Under the authority of the YKDFN Chiefs and Council and under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the interdisciplinary incumbent is the lead in the development and research of land use policy, land administration, relevant legislative matters and provides a wide range of strategic, policy and land management advice on a broad range of operational, political, and sensitive topics to the Chief Executive Officer. Directing the application of theories and principles of regional geography and planning for socially / culturally/ ecologically/ economically sustainable resource use.

Manage and administer all operations of land administration and land tenure within Chief Drygeese Territory: Implement, maintain, and manage a land registry system of land occupancy for both member and non-member land use. Establish and maintain a procedure and policy manual to guide the internal review of requests for Permission to Occupy (PTO) Lands and temporary non-member land use. Manage and implement the YKDFN Land Planning Program: Lead the formulation of Land Plans to guide decision making within the Chief Drygeese Territory and YKDFN Communities.

Manage and administer all financial responsibilities and obligations in order to ensure that the YKDFN Lands Department is operating within the YKDFN Finance Policy and Procedures manual: In collaboration with the Human Resources Manager,



manage human resources within the YKDFN Lands Department to ensure that all staff are capable of completing assigned tasks and that morale within the Lands Department is maintained. Knowledge of the methodologies, applications and practices associated with land planning and the management of land, water, wildlife, renewable and non-renewable resources. Design and Management of geographic studies / analysis and the application of the related spatial, environmental, social, and economic results.

Methods of gathering, compiling analyzing and presenting land use planning data and information Team building, consultation and interviewing processes. Standard computer software programs for office use, the Microsoft Suite of programs, spreadsheets, statistical analysis programs and understanding of Geographic Information Systems and Cartographic processes is desirable. Advanced knowledge of the human, cultural, social, physical, biological, economic, and political workplace of the Yellowknives Dene specifically and the Northwest Territories generally.

Protecting and safeguarding legal documents, confidential and propriety information. Thorough knowledge of Dene Laws and the collection, storage, use and application of Dene Traditional Knowledge is necessary. Minimum of two (2) years experience working with a First Nation organization/community is required.

Must be reliable and able to work independently with limited supervision. Must have good organizational and time management skills.

Certification in the use of Geographic Information Systems is an asset. Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Land Use Planning, Geography, Environmental Studies, Land Management, Resource Management or a related field with four (4) years’ work experience; Equivalent combination of education and/or related course work with six (6) years related work experience.

The Yellowknives Dene First

Nation offers a competitive wage/benefits, along with a fun work environment with exceptionally diverse cultural oriented people. #

📌 Director, Lands Management. - Application deadline October 2, 2026. (Canada)
🏢 Yellowknives Dene First Nation
📍 Canada