DAKOTA OJIBWAY TRIBAL COUNCIL – HEALTH SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY    
 

                                               200-200 Alpine Way Headingley, MB R4H 0B7

Under the direction and supervision of the Jordan’s Principle Off-Reserve Program Director, the Land-Based Coordinator will be responsible to assist in the development, management, and oversight of the Land Base Program for Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council - Health Services including, but not limited to being responsible to coordinate Land Base activities teachings, knowledge to any off-reserve children and families under the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC) service area; gather pertinent information and ensure activities are relevant to our Ojibway and Dakota Nations members. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·        Land Management: Coordinate and manage the First Nation's traditional land base, including monitoring land use, conducting land surveys, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

·        Consultation and Negotiation: Assist in facilitating consultations and negotiations with government agencies, industry representatives, and other stakeholders regarding land management, resource development, and environmental protection.

·        Traditional Knowledge Preservation:  Assist in collaborating with community members, elders, and knowledge keepers to document and preserve traditional land use practices, cultural heritage, and ecological knowledge.

·        Community Engagement: Assist and engaging with the community to gather input on land management strategies, providing information about land-related issues, and promoting community involvement in decision-making processes.

·        Environmental Stewardship: Promoting sustainable land use practices, conservation, and environmental protection within the traditional land base, and working to minimize the ecological impact of development activities.

·        Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, permits, and agreements related to land management and resource development.

·        Relationship Building: Building and maintaining positive relationships with external stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry representatives, and neighboring communities, to foster collaboration and address shared land management concerns.

·        Data Management: Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to land use, land tenure, resource extraction, and environmental monitoring, and utilizing this information to inform decision-making processes.

·        Project Management: Overseeing land-related projects, including research initiatives, land reclamation efforts, or infrastructure developments, from planning to implementation and evaluation.

·        Policy Development: Participate in policy development processes.

·        Programming: Providing and overseeing cultural events/activities on and off reserve. Collaborating with community Land-Based teams to organize cultural events.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: (including, but not limited to)

·          Valid Manitoba Driver’s License & Access to a reliable vehicle

·          Travel extensively throughout region

·          Clear Criminal Record Check, Valid CPR and First Aide Certification.

 

Ph: (204) 239-8650  Fax: (204) 857-6037 Email: [email protected]