Position Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of regulatory authorities related to harvesting, fisheries, and land management under the Maa-nulth Final Agreement and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government’s constitution. This role supports the Nation’s regulatory drawdown and governance transition by advancing treaty-based jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial frameworks, and operationalizing Nation-led laws, policies, and management systems. The position provides oversight of harvesting and fisheries operations, land-use management, data governance, and community communications. It also leads regulatory coordination, reporting, and negotiations with federal and provincial governments, and supports the development of Nation-driven regulatory instruments that uphold Treaty Rights and advance long-term priorities.

Primary/Core Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government policies, standards, practices and procedures, as directed by the Director of Lands & Resources.

- Strategic Planning & Program Oversight_
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the policy frameworks pertaining to Lands and Resources harvesting and land-use management.
- Contribute to annual and multi-year planning frameworks for harvesting governance, land use, and regulatory drawdown.
- Align harvesting and land-use programming with the Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ laws, YG Strategic Plan, and Maa-nulth Final Agreement obligations.
- Evaluate program effectiveness against approved departmental goals, objectives, and performance measures in collaboration with the Director of Lands & Resources.
- Harvesting Governance and Regulatory Administration_




- Lead the administration and implementation of harvesting authorities under Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ laws and the Maa-nulth Final Agreement.
- Manage Food, Social and Ceremonial (FSC) Harvest programming and related fisheries allocations under the Maa-nulth Harvest Document issued by the DFO.
- Develop and implement harvesting policies, procedures, documentation systems, and compliance frameworks consistent with Nation laws and Treaty provisions.
- Ensure harvesting operations are conducted in accordance with Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government Acts and Policies and applicable federal and provincial regulatory requirements.
- Oversee harvesting data collection, allocation tracking, reporting, and audit readiness.
- Land-Use & Regulatory Oversight_
- Support the Lands Program Manager in exercising Nation land-use authorities under the Maa-nulth Final Agreement and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Constitution.
- Assist in implementing regulatory drawdown through Nation-led permitting systems, land-use policies, and streamlined decision-making processes.
- Provide regulatory analysis and intergovernmental coordination support to ensure productive, defensible land-use planning and development review within Treaty Settlement Lands.
- External Relations & Support_
- Represent or support the Nation in harvesting and land-use regulatory discussions with various governments.
- Participate in Maa-nulth and intergovernmental committees related to harvesting and land governance.




- Provide technical and policy input on regulatory matters, co-management arrangements, and implementation frameworks.
- Support negotiations and regulatory coordination necessary to uphold Treaty Rights and jurisdictional authorities.
- Community Engagement & Communications_
- Contribute to the development of communication strategies related to harvesting rules, land-use changes, and regulatory updates.
- Ensure citizens are informed of harvesting allocations, permitting processes, and land-use decisions.
- Facilitate engagement sessions to gather community input on harvesting management and land-use planning.
- Promote transparency and accountability in regulatory decision-making.
- Administration, Reporting and Advisory Support_
- Prepare reports and provide updates to the Director of Lands and Resources, including briefing materials for Executive.
- Support funding proposals and ensure compliance with reporting requirements related to harvesting and land-use programming.
- Monitor funding agreements and contracts in collaboration with the Department of Finance.
- Provide analytical and technical support to other Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government departments on matters related to harvesting and land-use governance.
- Keep the Director informed of sensitive, strategic, or emerging issues affecting harvesting or land-use management.

Qualifications

Training, Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Natural Resources, Geography, Political Science, Indigenous Studies) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 4-5 years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing Modern Treaty initiatives, harvesting, land-use, or regulatory programs, inc

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