Treaty 2 Territory – The Government of First Nation Treaty 2 Territory would like to announce the following position;
Job Title: Nation Developer (East)
Proposed Start Date: August 12, 2019
Location: Pinaymootang, Treaty 2 Territory
Wage: To be discussed at interview process
PURPOSE
The Nation Developer will work under the Governance and Community Planning of Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan – Treaty 2 and First Nations in Treaty 2 Territory with direct action to each of our Anishinaabe Nations and their Nation led Councils.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Nation Developer will take the lead in regard to governance and assisting with the overall Nation Building process;
- Works directly with the Anishinaabe Nation communities and their off-reserve citizens in developing a First Law (constitution) and subsequently, developing the collective government by initiating local involvement in governance, creation of laws locally and for the territory;
- Work on new forms of Traditional governance and getting out of the Indian Act;
- Provides training to staff and citizens of the Councils in community development and the process leading to self-government
- Work on adopting a plan whereby each community, community by community through the community’s citizens ratification of their own First Law (constitution), to establish the collective that continues the Treaty relationship with the Crown.
- Will work closely with Community Governance Coordinator(s);
- Create a tool kit that will help each community with the process of creating the First Law;
- Deliver a community needs assessment to identify and understand the current position each community is in;
- Build strong working relationships through Nation Building process;
- Develop and implement governance strategies that help strengthen the capacity of the communities;
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of governance;
- Be a resource to citizens and provide links to community-based groups and broader community resources;
- Engagement of citizens to participate in community development of governance and to pose collective actions, while supporting them in this process;
- Promotion of the development of leadership, capacity building and Nation Building;
- Access further funding to expand the governance initiative;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess the following skills and attributes:
- Degree and/or work experience in governance and community planning;
- Experience and education in research, writing, community planning and development in governance;
- Good oral and visual presentation will be a daily requirement;
- Highly motivated and ability to work in demanding and fast‐paced work environment;
- Exceptional organizational and time‐management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines;
- Self‐motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Valid Driver’s licence – Class 5 with reliable vehicle required;
- Travel to our Anishinaabe Nations and within Treaty 2 Territory will be a requirement;
- Good communication skills and experience working/interacting;
- Anishinaabe language and understanding of traditions and culture an asset;
- Maintain confidentiality with a high level of accuracy regarding information.
Please Apply by Tuesday, August 6, 2019 (Cover Letter and Resume)
Anishinaabe Agowidiiwinan—Treaty 2
Human Resources
Box 1254, Lake Manitoba First Nation, R0C 3K0
Email: office@treaty2.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Last modified: July 21, 2020
