Tsilhqot’in National Government
Job Description – Tsilhqot’in Sub-Table Manager
Full-time, contractual position
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Lead Negotiator, the Tsilhqot’in Sub-Table Manager(s) are responsible for
guiding the Tsilhqot’in progress under the ‘Nenqay Deni Accord’
(http://www.tsilhqotin.ca/PDFs/Nenqay_Deni_Accord.pdf) in the five specific Sub-Tables:
a. Governance
b. Economic Development
c. Social, Cultural, Education and Justice
d. Lands and Resources
e. Declared Title Area Implementation
Position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Each Tsilhqot’in Sub-Table Manager(s) in conjunction with their Provincial counterpart is
responsible for the development of a:
o Sub-Table specific terms of reference;
o Five year work plan;
o Budget for specific projects;
o Meeting Schedule in conjunction with Senior Staff from the relevant British Columbia
Ministries;
o Performance metrics Assessment Tool and Milestone Chart to assess progress and
regularly evaluate and report annually on progress.
Within the communities the Tsilhqot’in Sub-Table Manager is responsible for:
o Developing a Meeting Schedule within communities for community-centric planning;
o Working with Executive Directors of Tsilhqot’in affiliated organizations and Band
Managers of each community to arrange resources to implement the approved upon
work plan and solidify attendance;
o Ensuring communities are well informed and engaged with on matters of the Sub-Table.
Other Related Duties
The position attends Working Group and Leadership Table meetings (on request) and
meetings of outside agencies, performs public relations as required, chairs meetings as
required, serves in ad hoc and standing committees as required within the subject area.
Tsilhqot’in National Government – Job Description – Table Manager
Professional Competencies
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Proven experience and success in the management of a program and/or department;
Ability to work effectively under strict timelines and competing demands;
Strong initiative, excellent professional judgment and commitment to providing
outstanding service
Proficiency in software applications and technology
Demonstrated ability in working with First Nations to determine needs, analyze trends,
implement strategies
Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills
Ability to clearly explain the ‘Nenqay Deni Accord’
Excellent research and analysis, reporting and problem-solving skills
Proven negotiation and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a executive team
Ability and willingness to travel
Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns and
aspirations;
Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/policies as they pertain to
First Nations
Experience in working with a provincial or federal government AND First Nations
governments
Ability to develop and implement work plans in accordance with a high level
vision in a timely and respectful manner
Professional Qualifications and Experience Specific to the Sub-Tables:
a. Sub-Table - Governance
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Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of related
education, training and managerial experience may be considered)
Extensive knowledge of Tsilhqot’in Nation culture, customs and traditions (including
governance) is an asset
Strong understanding of the Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia , 2014 SCC 44, Title
Declaration and Case
Experience researching traditional governance laws and land management
Well versed in the current state of First Nations social and political issues;
Knowledge of the written creation of First Nation laws and constitutions;
b. Sub-Table - Economic Development
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Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related
education, training and managerial experience in an economic development, business
attraction and/or development, community development or a related field.
Strong understanding of the Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia , 2014 SCC 44, Title
Declaration and Case
Proven success in managing and developing First Nations businesses
Good knowledge of sources of capital and business programs that are available to First
Nations businesses
Knowledge of business attraction, business retention, development of facilities and
infrastructure, small business development initiatives and capital improvement
programs or projects
Coordinates, implements and evaluates capacity development programs
c. Sub-Table - Social, Cultural, Education and Justice
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Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of related
education, training and managerial experience may be considered)
Experience with the development of:
o First Nation culture and language,
o Healthy Children and families;
o Healthy Communities through increasing the quality of life;
o Innovative, preventative and restorative strategies and alternatives within the
criminal justice system;
o Successful education practices and advanced approaches to First Nation
education.
Strong understanding of the Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia , 2014 SCC 44, Title
Declaration and Case
Comprehensive understanding of First Nation ‘holistic health’ needs (physical,
emotional, spiritual, mental, social and economic well-being) and the challenges and/or
opportunities will achieving this;
Proven knowledge of the social conditions of the Tsilhqot’in communities is an asset;
Established network contact list and familiar with the health service providers and
health supports available in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region;
d. Sub-Table - Lands and Resources
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Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related
education, training and managerial experience in Resource Management and or
Lands/Resources;
Certificate in Lands Management;
Strong understanding of the Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia , 2014 SCC 44, Title
Declaration and Case
Comprehensive knowledge of lands & resources innovative practices in:
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Strategic planning for the land base & resources;
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Modern forestry practices, environmental systems and fish & wildlife
management;
lands identification and governance;
Strong understanding of land use policies, protection policies, legislation and
regulations;
Understanding of systems and procedures for all types of land transactions such as
permits and leases;
e. Sub-Table - Declared Title Area Implementation
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Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s Degree in resource management, law or business
(or equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience
may be considered);
Strong understanding of land use policies, protection policies, legislation and
regulations;
Understanding of systems and procedures for all types of land transactions such as
permits and leases;
Demonstrated success in policy development and implementation
Ability to work within traditional and modern concepts of land management
Strong geographical, cultural, historical and environmental understanding of the Xeni
Gwet’in (Nemiah Valley) area or proven success in gaining extensive local First Nations
knowledge
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references, specifying which of the
5 Sub-Table manager positions you are applying for. Attention: Crystal Verhaeghe, Lead
Negotiator - Fax: 250-398-5798; Email: [email protected].
Deadline for resume submission: May 20, 2016 by 3:00pm
Only those invited to interview will be contacted
Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry-Section 16(Canadian Human Rights Act).
Tsilhqot'in National Government – 253 Fourth Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4
Tsilhqot’in National Government – Job Description – Table Manager