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JOB POSTING – FIRST NATION COMMUNITY PLANNER - INTERN

Wabauskang First Nation is seeking a planning professional to fill the position of Community Planner Intern. Reporting to the Obaushkong Aki (Resource Office) manager, the Community Planner Intern will be responsible for the development and implementation of community plan(s) for the future prosperity and health of the community.  This will include: support for land selection for Treaty Land Entitlement negotiations; work with band membership and leadership to develop a land code to support the community’s transition to a First Nation Land Management Act (FNLMA) band; support for the protection and enhancement of community values both on and off-reserve; and other initiatives as required to support Wabauskang First Nation in the future success, health, and prosperity of the community.

The position is based at the Wabauskang First Nation Resource Office, located at Wabauskang First Nation.  Wabauskang First Nation is a relatively small reserve with a registered population of approximately 350 with over half of the band membership living off-reserve.  The reserve lands are on the shores of Wabaskang Lake and accessed via Highway 105.  The community is located near the seasonal tourist community of Perrault Falls and is located approximately 70 km north of Vermilion Bay and 50 km south of Ear Falls.  This is an ideal opportunity for an individual looking to live in a remote, wilderness setting with year-round road access within a one-hour drive of year-round amenities.

Qualifications:

• University degree in planning from a program formally accredited by the planning profession.
• Experience working with First Nation communities.
• Excellent communication skills (computer/written/verbal).
• Experience in proposal writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Aptitude to learn varied computer software programs including GIS.
• Results oriented with experience in effective problem solving.
• Valid driver’s license.

 Job Specifications:

• Leadership role in the land selection process as part of the community’s Treaty Land Entitlement negotiations
• Leadership role in the development of a Wabauskang Land Code as part of the FNLMA process
• Work with Wabauskang band membership and leadership to identify priorities in community planning and develop proposals to obtain funding for projects that address these priorities.
• Work with Wabauskang youth and community technicians to build community capacity to independently manage and implement their community plan(s).
• Assist with the preparation of proposals and reports to meet the funding requirements of government and other funding sources.
• Assist with field work and report preparation for land-use projects and planning applications.

Working Environment:

• Travel will be required within the region. May involve evening/weekend travel.
• Evening and/or weekend work may be required for community engagement activities.
• Desktop work including extended periods on the computer.
• Managing multiple initiatives with potential for tight deadlines.

Applications must be received by Monday, September 26^th, 2022 at 4:30 PM (CST).

Submit all applications to:

ATTN: Ryan Haines, MSc, RPP, MCIP

Manager, Obaushkong Aki

ryan@obaushkongaki.com

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.