EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL
RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS AND SELF-DETERMINATION (RIRSD) DISCUSSION TABLE
GOVERNANCE ADVISOR
Full time (Term 2 years with a possible extension)
Location: Winnipeg, MB or Thompson, MB
GOVERNANCE ADVISOR
Full time (Term 2 years with a possible extension)
Location: Winnipeg, MB or Thompson, MB
Under the direction of and reporting to the RIRSD Project Executive Director, the Governance Advisor will use a collaborative approach to provide expert advisory services over the life of the Project.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Expert advisory services related to governance, government policies, acts and requirements related to the establishment of a Grand Council (First Nations government) and negotiations with Canada towards a self-government agreement that will formalize inherent law-making and governing authority.
· Provide expert advice to the RIRSD Project Team, its committees on a variety of topics.
· Provide expert advice to Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) leadership, its project team and the Sovereign Keewatin Yahthi (SKY) Nations on establishing and implementing a Grand Council.
· Collaborate to develop and promote strong, effective governance knowledge and practices.
· Advise on the development and implementation of policies and practices related to self-government and RIRSD objectives.
· Conduct research on relevant topics and prepare presentations.
· Work to build and maintain external and internal relationships.
· Collaborate on reports and proposed policies and procedures.
· Make presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
· Mentor others.
· Remain up to date on issues that could affect legislation and project objectives.
· Review relevant legislation, documents and current relevant events or policies and prepare briefing documents.
QUALIFICATIONS
· A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics, Business, Indigenous Law or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years work experience
· An equivalent combination of education and/or related course work with six (6) years related work experience
· In depth knowledge relevant government and self-government models
· Executive level skills in communication, consultation, accommodation and influence
· Able to work with minimal supervision
· Able to engage in positive multi-level interaction
· Executive level advisory knowledge, and the ability to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders
· Digital Competency
· Must have a valid Driver’s License
· The ability to speak Ininew or Dene is an asset
· Must provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and fingerprints prior to commencement of employment.
Please submit a written cover letter and detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor:
By Closing Date: WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025
Late applications will not be accepted
To the Attention of:
Lisa Beardy
Office Manager
23 Nickel Road
Thompson Manitoba R8N 0Y4
Email: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025.
We would like to thank those that apply for the position and only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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