Rights and Title Department Manager

Location: Sechelt

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Rights and Title Department Manager  Company  The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia. Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay. shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency.

Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.
Under the supervision of the Stewardship and Territorial Land Management (STLM) Divisional Manager, the Rights and Title Department Manager is responsible for leadership of the Rights and Title Department. This includes team leadership, staff performance and development, implementation of the shíshálh Nation Lands and Resources decision-making policy, management of engagement processes with proponents and overseeing the implementation of formal agreements.
The Candidate:
Provide leadership and direct line management for the Rights and Title team, including forestry, local government, environmental teams, plus records management and GIS staff.
Manage team workloads, oversee staff training and development, provide mentoring, and contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive work environment.
Oversee the Rights and Title referrals process, including leading intake and file assignments, supporting staff, managing priorities, timelines and problem‑solving urgent issues.
Manage contractors and consultants, as needed.
Identify and organize capacity requirements, as needed, to support the demands on the department.
Government, Industry and Community Engagement
Lead the implementation of the shíshálh Nation Lands and Resources Decision‑Making Policy, including engaging proponents from government, industry, and community.
Work with the Divisional Manager and Rights and Title staff to implement government and industry agreements.
Participate in Shared Decision‑Making and Relationship working groups and boards.
Develop information to support community engagement activities.
Engage in high‑level strategic planning initiatives.
Technical Expertise
Prepare reports, recommendations, plans, procedures, and background documentation as required on stewardship matters, including forestry, environmental issues, local government matters, and issues related to government engagement for Nation decision‑makers.
Provide recommendations and ensure that the Divisional Manager is briefed on all relevant matters.
Utilize technical expertise to provide advice to staff on processes and information involved in the referral process.
Identify and address complex issues that require management‑level engagement to support operational staff.
Administration
Manage budgets and spending, including reviewing and approving invoices and expenses.
Lead the archaeological business‑related tasks for the department.
Manage HR requests and coordinate hiring of staff and consultants.
Coordinate the STLM administration team to support office processes.
Support the development of decision‑making documents and implementation of key processes.
Assist the Divisional Manager with implementing annual long‑term strategic directions and goals.
Develop budgets with the Divisional Manager and prepare budget reports as requested.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.
Qualifications,

Skills and Abilities:

An advanced university degree in public administration, Aboriginal studies, natural resource management, biology, environmental sciences or a related discipline preferred, or an undergraduate degree and equivalent relevant experience in your field of study.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in stewardship, Rights and Title or other relevant area.
A minimum of five (5) years of management experience and demonstrated success in direct line management and mentoring of high‑performance teams.
Must have administrative capability in a government or business…