Indigenous Land Coordinator

About the job

Indigenous Land Coordinator – Open until filled

TE2 Indigenous Land Coordinator

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Property Services, Engineering and Technical Service

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 42535

Salary(s): TE2 $67,263.00 – $81,037.00 per year

Closing Date: September 4, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Introduction

The Indigenous Land Coordinator is responsible for providing technical expertise relating to proposed Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) and First Nations land exchange selections that may involve departmental right-of-way tenure issues. To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.

Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Ability to travel by vehicle, plane, boat within Manitoba including overnight stays.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, completion of Department Level 3 training program or suitable combination of experience and training with Indigenous land matters.
• Experience working with multi-levels of government and with Indigenous and northern communities on land related matters.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating a complex project with Indigenous and northern communities.
• Demonstrated experience with provincial land descriptions and real property disposition.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legal survey plans and engineering plans.
• Demonstrated experience writing formal correspondence and risk analysis on land acquisition and Treaty Land Entitlement selection areas.
• Experience in coordinating and moderating meetings involving multiple stakeholders with competing interests and managing politically sensitive situations through the use of diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Desired:

• Familiarity with the 1997 Treaty Land Entitlement Northern Framework Agreement and Individual Treaty Land Entitlement Settlements.
• Knowledge of the Addition to Reserve process, Community Interest Zones, and Resource Management Areas.
• Experience reviewing, coordinating, and facilitating Treaty Land Entitlement selections.

Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Property Services, the Indigenous Land Coordinator serves as a coordinating lead for the department in Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) and First Nation acquisition efforts relating to capital and major projects, coordinating with the Indigenous Consultation Branch on consultation activities, summarizing documents and maintaining accurate written records relating to Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) First Nations and land exchanges as they relate to the department. The incumbent determines the appropriateness of all proposed closings of departmental roads, drains and undeveloped road allowances in connection with Manitoba’s Treaty Land Entitlement Program and First Nation acquisition efforts.

Apply Now:

Advertisement # 42535

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: [email protected]

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.

Note: The application form will be used to assist with screening, but a resume is still required at the time of application.

Click here to access the application form.

WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.