Governance Coordinator Full Time NEW

The Governance Coordinator works to facilitate the transition of the four Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw member communities to post-Treaty self-government.
This includes strategic planning for Governance Transition and support for development of communities’ Self-Government vision and processes as they prepare for the end of the Indian Act and the return to sovereign, self
governing communities. The Governance Coordinator will work with the NStQ Treaty Team, community members and community staff of Tsq̓éscen̓, Williams Lake, Xatśūll and Stswecem’c Xget’tem first nations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contributes to development of NStQ communities’ Governance Transition planning
• Supports Treaty Team by providing information, strategic advice and reference material on relevant issues
• Contributes to consultation with members of the community, Leadership, Elders as directed
• Communicates progress to Treaty Team, Leadership Council, NStQ community leaders and members as requested
• Provides technical assistance to NSTS Treaty Manager and NStQ Community Treaty Teams regarding advancement of self-government
• Aids in organization of NStQ Leadership Council and transition planning for council
• Organizes training/communications/consultation events concerning NStQ Governance as requested
• Develops and maintains work plans for Governance Transition
• Participates, organizes and presents to Community consultation events
• Organizes meetings and events as requested
• Attends and reports on scheduled meetings
• Works with staff members to communicate Governance information (booklets, posters, presentations)
• Prepares presentation and briefing materials related to NStQ Governance and Self-Government
• Maintains strict confidentiality of Treaty and Governance information as require

Qualifications
Education:
Post-Secondary degree or related experience in Political Science, First Nations government, Aboriginal Law or related
discipline.
Competencies:
• Proven team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of BC First Nations Governance landscape and Modern-day treaty process
• Planning and Organizational skills
• Event Planning experience
• Analytical Thinker
• Knowledge of Secwepemc lands and culture
• Familiarity with BC First Nations history
• Demonstrated understanding of laws, constitutions and legal language
• Strong administrative and time management skills
Experience:
Two years of experience in a related capacity supporting a Treaty or Self-Government process