Xay Temixw Xay Shkwen Project Director
Apply NowCompany: Squamish Nation
Location: North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1
Description:
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Yuus ta Stityntsam Rights and Title Department reporting directly to the Director Rights and Title, the Xay Temixw Xay Shkwen Project Director will oversee the development, planning, community engagement, and execution of updating the Xay Temixw Land Use Plan and creating the Nation's first Xay Shkwen Marine Use Plan. This role requires understanding of land use and marine use planning, indigenous rights and title, and strong skills in project management to oversee internal staff and consultants carry out a variety of different scopes of work to complete these foundational plans for Squamish Nation. The Plans are intended to help promote community connection to and understanding of our lands and waters, prioritize land and water policy and management directions, strategically assert Squamish Nation rights and title over the Territory and it's resources, promote and reinvigorate the continuity of Squamish culture, facilitating the protection of cultural resources, places, sacred spaces and key species and habitats in the marine environment, while also informing opportunities for sustainable economic development.
What You Bring
Salary: $ 100,4477 - $ 114,179 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
- Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
- Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Yuus ta Stityntsam Rights and Title Department reporting directly to the Director Rights and Title, the Xay Temixw Xay Shkwen Project Director will oversee the development, planning, community engagement, and execution of updating the Xay Temixw Land Use Plan and creating the Nation's first Xay Shkwen Marine Use Plan. This role requires understanding of land use and marine use planning, indigenous rights and title, and strong skills in project management to oversee internal staff and consultants carry out a variety of different scopes of work to complete these foundational plans for Squamish Nation. The Plans are intended to help promote community connection to and understanding of our lands and waters, prioritize land and water policy and management directions, strategically assert Squamish Nation rights and title over the Territory and it's resources, promote and reinvigorate the continuity of Squamish culture, facilitating the protection of cultural resources, places, sacred spaces and key species and habitats in the marine environment, while also informing opportunities for sustainable economic development.
What You Bring
- Combination of education and experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- Strong ability to bring people and ideas together in as inclusive manner and to reflect these ideas back to the community.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work with multiple teams from various departments and organizations.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to think strategically.
- Proficiency in using project management and planning software.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
- Ability to travel to North Vancouver office and occasionally to field sites.
Salary: $ 100,4477 - $ 114,179 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.