Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw, Lands Department
Territorial Resource Stewardship
POSITION TITLE: LANDS OFFICER
Pay rate $32/hour to $36/hour
Hours of work 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, (7 paid hours per day) Mon to Fri
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Lands Manager, the Lands Officer:
- processes all Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw Lands Registration instruments pertaining to Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw lands.
- assists the Lands Manager with functions relating to land use plans, land surveys
- assists the Land Manager in Section 35 transfers: identifying replacement lands and additions to Reserves
- assists the Lands Manager where necessary in the associated duties of managing and developing land laws, operational policies, and procedures according to the current priorities of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw Land Management Committee/Council.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Assists the Lands Manager in all facets of Lands Management where necessary such as research for law development, procedures, land use management policy, operational planning and evaluation;
- Assists the Lands Manager with maintaining and updating the lands work plans, and budgets where required;
- Assists the lands team with preliminary review and analysis of development applications for completeness and for conformance to planning, building, zoning and other appropriate land use and development plans; prepares recommendations;
- Makes site inspections on related land development proposals, zoning or plans as required;
- Attends Lands Management Committee meetings to present information as required;
- Under the direction of the Lands Manager, the Lands Officer will be responsible for processing and registering Little Shuswap Lake Band lands instruments Eg. Administrative estate transfers, amendments, allotments, BCR’s pertaining to instruments, death certificates, discharges, leases, licenses/permits, mortgages, right of way/easements;
- Registers lease assignments, court judgements, land transfers, surveys (official plan/registration plan/textual description) under the First Nation Land Registry Regulations;
- Performs searches and enquiries on the First Nation Land Registry System as required;
- Responsible for preparation of correspondence to locates and registering amendments in relation to 5-year rent reviews, lease modifications and extensions;
- Responsible for preparing BCR’s for leases, allotments, administrative amendments, survey allotments, etc. as required;
- Attends relevant internal and external meetings, conferences, and training as required;
Employment Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, and in public when interacting with a variety of people: band members, lessees, sub-lessees, lawyers, lands staff, other departments;
- Computer literate and ability to complete registration document, and upload documents to the First Nation Land Registry, and generate reports;
- General knowledge and ability to understand the Little Shuswap Lake Band By-Law and policies;
- Ability to research, analyze and interpret data;
- Ability to write reports, correspondence and present in public settings;
- Ability to use common sense to problem solve;
- Knowledge of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw cultural protocols and traditions is desired;
- Knowledge of general land use planning, lands registration, and development applications processing is preferred.
Training and/or Education Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school is required;
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration is an asset, lands certification, or the equivalent amount of experience and education;
- First Nations Lands Management training or certification an asset.
Special Requirements:
- Confidentiality. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of the Lands Officer role. The incumbent must adhere to the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw Standards of Conduct.
- On occasion, some travel may be required. Key destinations/locations may include Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw territory for site monitoring, travel for meetings, conferences or training as required. Travel to these areas would need to be pre-approved by the Lands Manager.
- Achieving Results – knows what results are important, focuses on resources to achieve results; continually focuses on achieving results in support of the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw members in relation to the Lands department and holds oneself and fellow staff members’ accountable for achieving departmental results.
- Collaborating with others – collaborates and communicates openly and effectively within, outside and across Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw’s organizational boundaries to facilitate the achievement of positive goals.
- Relationship building – considers and responds appropriately to the needs, skill-sets, feelings and capabilities of a variety of different people (staff, band members, clients) in different situations including situations where complex, high pressure, difficult decisions, or emergencies; interacts with others in a tactful, compassionate and sensitive manner.
- Self-Management – effectively balances personal life and professional demands; manages self during periods of high stress; able to tolerate demanding workloads, high visibility work and public scrutiny of decisions and actions; maintains habits of personal well-being; accepts responsibility for one’s own behaviours, exhibits self-confidence.
Technical Competencies:
- Oral communication skills: makes clear, compelling and well-organized oral presentations to individual and groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed or provides appropriate response.
- Written communications – presents accurate written information clearly and concisely; expresses ides in writing in a clear, logical and organized manner, determines the most effective methods to disseminate information to a variety of different audiences.
- Procedural Expertise – knowledge of procedures and processes required to perform a job or role; handles matters of confidential nature for senior staff and band officials.
- Time Management – ability to organize prioritize, and where applicable delegate work activities to efficiently accomplish tasks and meet departmental objectives.
Additional Requirements:
- Police Record Check
- Valid Drivers License
Lands Officer | Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlecw email [email protected]
Deadline for applications: Ongoing and Open until filled
Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
Pay: $32.00-$36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
