environmental program manager

Leq? á:mel First NationNatural Resources Manager43101 Leq?á:mel Way, Deroche, BC V0M 1G0Tel: 604-826-7976Fax: 604-826-0362humanresources@leqamel.caPosition Type: Permanent, Full-TimeHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Evening or weekend meetings and training may be required with advance notice.Location: Deroche, BCReports To: Leq?á:mel First Nation AdministratorWage Scale: $90,000 to $110,000 per year, depending on experience.Leq?á:mel First Nation (LFN) is located approximately 22 kilometres east of Mission, British Columbia. LFN continues to assert its inherent right of self-government throughout its Traditional Territory, which spans a significant portion of the Lower Mainland. The Nation is home to approximately 800 Leq?á:mel Xwélmexw (People) and is governed by Chief and Council under its Custom Election Code. Applicants should have knowledge of Leq?á:mel culture and traditions or a sincere willingness to learn.Learn more about Leq?á:mel First Nation: https://leqamel.ca/Join Our TeamLeq?á:mel First Nation is seeking an experienced, strategic Natural Resources Manager to lead the Natural Resources Department and oversee programs and services related to Fisheries, Wildlife, and natural resource management. Reporting to the LFN Administrator, the Manager will lead staff and departmental resources in support of LFN Leadership?s strategic goals and the Nation?s interests in its Lands, Title, Rights, stewardship responsibilities, and Traditional Territory.The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, program and financial management, consultation, and relationship-building skills, along with an understanding of First Nations governance and natural resource issues. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Natural Resources Department, including staff, assets, work plans, and budgets. Work with the LFN Management Team to develop and monitor operational plans aligned with LFN Leadership?s vision, mission, mandate, and strategic goals. Oversee Fisheries and Wildlife programs and services, evaluate effectiveness, and support continuous improvement. Coordinate environmental assessments, Lands Department submissions, research, and policy or regulatory reviews involving forestry, mining, fisheries, energy, infrastructure, and other resource development. Review referrals and proposed land uses or dispositions within LFN Traditional Territory, and support consultation, engagement, research, and negotiations concerning proposals that may affect LFN Title, Rights, Lands, Resources, and other interests. Ensure consultation and engagement activities are documented and that the LFN Administrator and Chief and Council are briefed on matters affecting LFN interests. Support the LFN Lands Department, Technical Team, Family Advisory Committee, and Title and Rights representatives with briefings and consultation activities as required. Build and maintain effective relationships with LFN members, Leadership, staff, government agencies, private industry, and other stakeholders; facilitate information-sharing and community engagement. Oversee departmental budgets, purchasing, tendering, year-end reporting, funding applications, and compliance with contribution agreements and reporting requirements. Work with the Financial Controller to review financial statements, monitor expenditures, and ensure programs operate within budget and funding requirements. Manage and support staff, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development. Ensure departmental activities comply with applicable legislation, regulations, agreements, policies, standards, the LFN Land Code, and LFN?s cultural and ethical standards. Perform other related duties as assigned by the LFN Administrator or LFN Leadership. Essential Qualifications A bachelor?s degree or equivalent in Environmental Studies, First Nations Studies, Natural Resource Management, or a related field, o