POSITION: Forestry and Mining Coordinator

STATUS: Full time Permanent Position

SALARY: According to the Salary scale

DATE OF POSTING: October 6, 2026

END OF POSTING: October 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm

The Forestry and Mining Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all forestry and mining-related activities in the Waskaganish First Nation. The Forestry and Mining Coordinator must reinforce all obligations outlined by community programs, forestry agreements and By-laws, as well as provide the necessary methodological and administrative support to collect information, record and discriminate information related to mining projects on the Waskaganish traditional trap lines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Community Development with the development of short, medium, and long-term strategic and operational plans pertaining to forestry initiatives (e.g., evaluate whether or not the community should be directly involved with lumber production).

In conjunction with the Director, prepare project proposals for forestry contracts (e.g., tree planting).

Collaborate with colleagues to research and seek information on forestry issues and initiatives (e.g., excavation projects) to assist with preparation of plans and proposals.

Communicate regularly with Cree Mineral Board and with MNRF to request mining activity information on the territory.

Collect complaints or concerns from the land users of the territory related to mining Visit, upon request (collection of complaints and concerns) the places where mining activities exist and record with photos and files what type of activity, date, company, complaint or concern and other information of relevancy.

Keep the Director advised on critical and sensitive issues. Work with the Director to pro actively address and resolve issues. Ensure effective implementation and follow-up on

Also, when needed,



the mining information coordinator must participate in mining activity related events in order to be up to date on mining information.

Program administration responsibilities:

Ensure effective management of forestry activities according to established plans and troubleshoot any problems that may arise.

Oversee all actions involved in forestry issues {e.g., landscaping, local wood cutting) and supervise personnel involved in forestry activities.

Develop guidelines on exploration information recording and

Collaborate with the Tallymen to ensure that projects {e.g., logging) respect guidelines, requirements, and traditions. Consult with and reinforce all obligations outlined by community programs, agreements, and by-laws, including those established by the Cree Nation Government.

Conduct an on-going evaluation of initiatives; provide progress reports to the Director throughout and at the end of each project.

External and internal liaison responsibilities:

Act as the local expert on legislations, policies, procedures, and rules regarding forestry programs and laws.

Assist as a representative of the Band at meetings involving forestry and mining

Inform the Waskaganish community on forestry and mining activities within the areas and general forestry/mining issues {e.g., through advertisement in various media such as bulletin boards and radio announcements).

Act as a liaison between other coordinators and the community for all matters related to forestry and mining and coordinate related meetings and forums.

Inform CNG-Environment department of all inquiries of environmental concern and/or of any mining activity on the territory verbally and through written reports.

Liaise with other Cree (such as Cree Mineral Board,



Health Board, HRD, CRA economic and environment departments, etc. and non-Cree entities government and companies) in order to follow-up mining activities.

Additional responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. Participate in forestry and mining activity related events in order to be up to date on forestry/mining

Perform other duties as

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education and certification

College degree or certificate OR

High School Diploma with additional training program in forestry and five years or more of relevant experience

Driver’s license

Experience

Three to five years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience performing accounting and financial tasks

Languages

Fluency in Cree and English

Fluency in French is an asset

Knowledge and abilities

Robust knowledge of forestry management/administration.

Knowledge of mining issues.

Customer focused and service oriented.

Proven ability to communicate effectively.

Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.

Robust attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

Strong judgment and proven ability to problem solve.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to adapt to a changing environment.

Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office products.

Additional Requirements

Ability to work both in an office setting and on-site, with no unusual physical demands.

Must work according to regulatory standards.

Employee Benefits

Special Allowance

Education Premium

Employer-provided housing is not available for this position

Ellanie Hester – Human Resources Coordinator

[email protected]

P.O Box 60, 70 Waskaganish Street

Waskaganish, QC J0M 1R0

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📌 Forestry and Mining Coordinator Cree Nation of Waskaganish (Quebec City)
🏢 Waskaganish
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