POSITION: Department Manager
DEPARTMENT: Consultation Department
REPORT TO: Chief Executive Officer
STATUS: Full-Time, Permanent
SALARY: $35 per hour – $45 per hour

CONTEXT STATEMENT:
A strong sovereign First Nation fighting assimilation and respecting other nations the Creator has placed in our path. Working to build a foundation with other nations that embraces trust, harmony and honour. A community living in harmony with all of Creation, maintaining a healthy balance between individual and community needs and working productively with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments and communities.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Department Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the consultation process with external parties (government, proponents, and stakeholders) on behalf of Caldwell First Nation. The goal of this department is to ensure that Caldwell’s Aboriginal and Treaty rights and interests are represented and protected through the Duty to Consult and Accommodate in relation to development projects and other activities that may impact CFN’s Traditional Territory. The Department Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term activities of the Consultation Department. The Department Manager
will draft briefing notes and provide recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief and Council. The Department manager will ensure that consultation processes are effective and communication is consistent with governments and proponents. The Department Manager is responsible for promoting Caldwell First Nation’s vision and values, maintain professionalism, and represent Caldwell First Nation in a positive manner.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
● Leaderships skills;
● Strong communication skills;
● Negotiation skills
● Fiscal competency;
● Organizational skills;
● skills;
● Advanced communication skills in speaking, writing, and reading English;
● Maintain confidentiality;
● Must follow all policies and procedures of Caldwell First Nation;
● Must be able to work well with minimal supervision;
● Strong time management skills;
● Decision-making;
● General comprehension of computer software and adaptability to information

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Negotiate Impact Benefit Agreements with proponents;
● Monitor and track consultation efforts with major proponents in CFN’s traditional territory;
● Review and draft technical summaries and reports;
● Draft and review Band Council Resolutions and Briefing Notes for Chief and Council;
● Develop and administer community consultation;
● Monitor compliance of all agreements with Government agencies and other industry stakeholders;
● Work with consultants and specialized professionals to review and/or complete impact studies, impact benefit studies, etc.;
● Coordinate information sharing pertaining to natural resources initiatives within Caldwell First Nation Territory;
● Attend training, conferences, and workshops pertaining to consultation and accommodation;
● Prepare monthly and an annual report for the Chief Executive Officer;
● Develop a yearly work plan with targets and deadlines;
● Comply with all Caldwell First Nation Band policies and procedures;
● Oversee the work of consultation departmental staff;
● Regularly use GIS, Community Knowledge Keeper, and other software to track and monitor developments within the traditional territory;
● Develop and oversee workflows and projects in the Department;
● Distribute coordination responsibilities and delegate tasks within the Department;
● Ensure health and safety, as well as CFN policies are followed by staff;
● Liaise with other managers and Departments to ensure strong communication and understanding between different Departments and organizational activities;
● Other duties as may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive Officer

Working Conditions:
● Working in an office environment;
● Site visits to rural, undeveloped, and construction sites in some cases;
● Office hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm, a flexible schedule maybe required including nights and weekends depending on business needs;
● Lift up to 20 pounds.

Travel:
● Travel may be required such as for training, site visits, conferences etc.;
● Some travel may require staying overnight depending on location