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Classification:  Band 8 — Senior Manager / Director Reports To:  Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Supervises :  Manager, Community Planning; Manager, Lands & Resources; Stewardship Program Manager; Administrative and Operations Coordinator Location:  Hitacu , BC Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary Band:  Band 8 ($98,076 – $147,115) POSITION PURPOSE T he Director of Lands and Resources  provides  strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Government’s Lands and Resources department, including the planning, negotiation, implementation, funding, regulatory administration, operational delivery, and financial management of programs, initiatives, and treaty-related responsibilities in alignment with YG laws, the Maa- nulth  Treaty, and Executive priorities. ACCOUNTABILITY Program Management • Provides leadership in the interpretation,  decision making,  implementation, and operationalization of  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Government Laws and regulatory authorities related to lands, resources, environmental management, harvesting ,  and stewardship activities. • Acts as the  Approval Officer   under   the  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Government's  Land Act  and Planning and Land Use Management Act  for  land use planning, subdivision development,  and  surveying  to all  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  lands. • Lead in partnership with the CAO  the implementation and operationalization of the  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Government's Emergency Preparedness Act to ensure organizational readiness, coordinated emergency planning, and the development of effective response, recovery, mitigation, and community resilience frameworks across departments and external partners. • Oversees the implementation and administration of  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Resource Harvesting Act   in  accordance with  the Maa- nulth  Treaty, approved harvest plans, and Executive direction, including harvest authorizations, annual reporting requirements, harvest planning, enhancement initiatives, stewardship activities, and associated training and operational frameworks. • Leads the development, funding, implementation, and evaluation of Lands and Resources programs, ensuring alignment with  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Government's Laws, Vision, Mission, and Values. • Recommend and administer  programming related to   treaty implementation  and other regulatory frameworks  pertaining to  Lands and Resources. • Oversees regulatory and operational processes to ensure departmental activities are carried out  in accordance with   Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Law, applicable legislation, and intergovernmental agreements. Department Management • Provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the Lands and Resources department, including organizational planning, operational coordination, and the effective delivery of departmental programs, services, and treaty-related responsibilities. • Works in partnership with Human Resources on all staffing matters, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, performance management, and succession  planning . • Leads departmental work planning,  priority alignment , and resource allocation, while  monitoring  progress against operational  objectives , strategic priorities, and Executive direction. Financial Management • Leads complex financial reporting, contribution agreement management, and budget administration related to Lands and Resources initiatives, including negotiating and administering amendments to Fiscal Financing Agreements (FFAs) and other provincial and federal funding agreements. • In collaboration with the CFO,  develops  and manages the departmental annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and effective stewardship of public funds. • Oversee  the preparation and submission of funding proposals, financial reports, reimbursement claims, and supporting documentation for multiple funding streams and regulatory requirements. • Provides strategic oversight and accountability for departmental  financial management , including long-term budget  planning, financial forecasting, risk management, and alignment of resources with Executive priorities and operational  objectives . Administration & Reporting • Provides oversight and accountability for departmental administration, developing reporting systems, and records management to ensure operational effectiveness, organizational consistency, and compliance with legislative, funding, and reporting obligations. • Develops, implements, and administers departmental policies, procedures, standards, and operating protocols to support consistent operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and effective program delivery. Senior Management Team • Participates as a member of the senior management team in organizational strategic planning, governance discussions, policy development, and the advancement of  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  Government priorities and treaty implementation  objectives . • Promotes strong interdepartmental collaboration, communication, and organizational alignment to support integrated service delivery, effective decision-making, and a positive and engaged workplace culture. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or related field ( Master's Degree  preferred) • 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in lands, resources, environmental management, treaty implementation, or related fields, including a minimum of 2–3 years in a senior leadership or management role. • E xperience interpreting, applying, and administering diverse legal, regulatory, and legislative frameworks, including exercising delegated decision-making authority under applicable laws, policies, permits, authorizations, and treaty-related obligations. • Experience leading complex funding negotiations, developing funding proposals, administering contribution agreements, and managing multi-source budgets and financial reporting requirements. • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous governments, senior government officials, external agencies, industry proponents, and community partners. Preferred: • Experience working with First Nations • Experience in planning,  developing  and implementing culturally  appropriate land  and resource management programs CORE COMPETENCIES • Ability to interpret and implement diverse legal, regulatory, and legislative frameworks, including Indigenous, provincial, federal, and treaty-related authorities, in alignment with YG laws, governance structures, policies, and  established  operational frameworks. • Ability to manage and mentor a team of professional and administrative staff • Highly-developed  communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution • Knowledge of environmental regulations and land management • Knowledge of marine stewardship and resource management • Understanding of treaty rights and land governance WORKING CONDITIONS • Work is performed primarily in an office environment  with travel for meetings and site visits as  required . CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS • Genuine respect for  Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ  traditions, culture, and protocols • U nderstanding of Indigenous rights, treaty implementation, traditional land stewardship, and culturally informed resource management practices, including the importance of integrating cultural, environmental, and governance considerations into decision-making and program delivery.