Directory of Treaty Law Governance

The Director of Treaty Law Governance is responsible for the successful leadership and management of both programs. The director is responsible for the fiscal well-being of the Programs, and the strategic plans implemented for the community. Additionally, managing the Treaty program, through effective information exchange, material collection and exchange, technical support to Chief & Council and Elders Advisor and prompt and effective communication about ongoing treaty issues to all interested parties, according to the organization’s vision, objective, and strategic direction. The Director attends treaty negotiations and manages the treaty budget and stays connected to community individuals to identify treaty issues and supports the treaty process.

Responsibilities:

• Develops an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives for programs and services, including program delivery and evaluation.
• Provides advice, plans, and leads community meetings to ensure full information is captured and shared for the treaty process.
• Meets regularly with the Elder’s Advisory Council to ensure continuity, consistency and appropriate approach to treaty implementation.
• Meets regularly with Treaty 6 First Nation with Treaty 6 Territory and First Nations organizations, etc. to share information and identify problem areas, then work towards developing solutions to issues.
• Conducts needs assessment with the community to identify gaps and provide targeted services to the community’s needs.
• Consults and liaises with other Treaty experts to share information and to potentially develop new strategies for the treaty process.
• Works with the Legal Office, Governance and key institutional stakeholders to provide oversight (review, develop and revise/update) and to implement Treaty Governance policies.
• Provide support to long term human resource needs and planning.
• Leads ongoing improvement in policies, processes and procedures.
• Supervises the curation of all documents and evidence associated with complaints, Inquiries and Investigations, while maintaining the utmost integrity of evidence and confidentiality.
• Provide advice and guidance on policy matters where risk is involved related to individuals, units and the department.
• At minimum five years’ experience in a research environment.
• Experience working with senior leaders, administrators, boards, committees and working groups.
• Motivated, organized, self-directed, possessing high standards of professional integrity and judgment including the ability to maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters.
• Minimum a BA or BSc in relevant discipline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, associate’s degree or University Degree within related field as required; or
• 5 Years of Management Experience
• Experience working with senior leaders, administrators, boards, committees and working groups
• Motivated, organized, self-directed, possessing high standards of professional integrity and judgment including the ability to maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive matters

DEADLINE DATE: September 19, 2025
Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. LIST of three current references with phone numbers
4. Clear Criminal Record Check
5. Drivers Abstract

Attention to: Office: Human Resources
Phone: (306) 344 4200
Fax: (306) 344 4244
E-Mail: human.resources@onionlake.ca