Title: On-Reserve Lands Manager

Department: Title & Rights

Status: Regular Full Time

Pay Grid: Salary Range 7 ($76,560.00 to $105,270.00 per year)

Reporting to: Director of Title & Rights

Summary of Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Title & Rights, the On-Reserve Lands Manager is responsible for the management of matters related to land use planning, land registration and natural resource management within all ten of the Lil’wat Nation Reserve Lands. This position will work under the guidance of the Lil’wat Nation Land Management Board, within their approved terms of reference and in accordance with the Lil’wat Land Law Policy and Lil’wat Community Land Use Plan.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

- Manages land registration, land transfers, and other land transactions with community members, in accordance with the Lil’wat Land Law Policy.
- Manages technical and administrative duties for implementing the Lil’wat Land Law Policy, the Lil’wat Nation. Community Land Use Plan, and other policies or initiatives related to land use on Lil’wat Nation Reserve Lands.
- Ensures effective operation of regular Land Management Board meetings and follows up on tasks directed by the Lil’wat Nation Land Management Board.
- Follows Lil’wat Nation policy and procedures to address disputes regarding land registrations.
- Implements the Lil’wat Nation Land Law Policy.
- Coordinates all inter-departmental meetings to monitor the implementation of Lil’wat Nation Community Land Use Plan.
- Communicates with Lil’wat Citizens on matters relating to reserve lands.
- Coordinates addition to Reserve projects, when needed.
- Provides technical and administrative support for Specific Claims.




- Provides technical and administrative support on community development projects and negotiations relating to reserve lands.
- Ensures compliance with RLEMP and Indian Act, as applicable.
- Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience and Attributes:

- Completed or willing to enroll in training to complete the Professional Lands Management Certification through the National Aboriginal Lands Management Association.
- Post-secondary education related to natural resource management, policy development, and/ or First Nations governance.
- Previous experience working for a First Nation Government is an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively with community members, deal with sensitive land issues and deliver difficult messages in a productive manner with discretion, judgement, and confidence.
- Ability to effectively manage conflict.
- Solid organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and time management skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint and use of web applications.
- Conflict resolution training is an asset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritizes assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality.
- Motivated self-starter and with strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly professional in all aspects of business, presentation and interaction with all stakeholders, clients, and Members.
- Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract with access to a vehicle.

📌 On Reserve Lands Manager (Mount Currie)
🏢 Lilwat Nation
📍 Mount Currie