Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Lands Technician is to provide fieldwork support the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Lands Department operations. The Lands Technician will plan and conduct the department’s fieldwork tasks which include land measuring, mapping, inspections, land use/inventory monitoring, summer work site monitoring, co-ordinating and carrying out special field projects, environmental prevention/mitigation remediation projects. The Lands Technician will plan, facilitate and/or partner on community land/water stewardship activities and informational campaigns as required and as resources allow.
KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Conduct all fieldwork activities for Lands Department operations
- Prepare detailed reports for the supervisor, committee, and council meetings as required
- Prepare for and attend supervisor, committee and council meetings as required
- Maintain working knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies and processes related to the position
- Maintain working knowledge of pertinent subject matter (land surveys, environmental, septic designs, field safety etc.)
- Assist in making sure department equipment and supplies are maintained in working order
- Contact and liaise with surveyors to review all provisional survey plans for accuracy
- Assist individuals in preparing field sketches and obtaining estimates for legal survey
- Work with lot holders and Environmental Public Health Officer on septic design applications
- Plan and conduct land stewardship programs as directed and required
- Utilize current and new mapping software to conceptualize and extract information
- Assist with reviewing utility company distribution and installation workplans (Hydro, telephone, internet) for works to be installed on band held lands
- Assist with the compilation of a communications schedule for the Lands Department and accordingly compile advertisements and informational campaigns throughout the year
- Assist with monitoring the work environment of Lands Department seasonal staff
- Assist with office/file management as required
- Other duties that support the Lands Management department
FIELDWORK
- Conduct survey bar locates on band held and Certificate of Possession lands as required
- Conducts site inspections for suspected encroachments and land issues on band land as required and compile a report to the Lands Manager
- Conducts environmental prevention/mitigation/remedial action as directed and required
- Assist landholders and the Indigenous Services Canada Environment Public Health Officer with the septic application process.
- Measuring and marking out of new parcels of land for housing/construction purposes on behalf of individual Band Members or the Band in general. Inform Band members of the necessity of securing a legal survey of their plot of land
- Assists other Chippewas of Nawash departments with identifying the location of the road allowances and other band held properties of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
- Assists other departments with measurements and coordinates to assign civic address numbers and road names and submits for registration.
- Operate Lands Department Equipment (ATV, trailer, vehicles, hand held tools) as required
- Assist communications and administration with acquiring and installing special land signage.
- Organize and/or conduct trail cleanup as required for Lands Department operations.
Qualifications
- Post secondary certificate in resource management, life sciences, geography, environmental science or similar discipline.
- Minimum (one) 1 year field experience
- Competent with Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and mapping software
- Ability to utilize a GPS and Compass
- Ability to safely operate an ATV vehicle and accessories
- Knowledge of functions and utilization of mapping software
- First Aid training, Bear Safety Training, ATV Safety training, Chainsaw Training, WHIIMIS training or ability/willingness to obtain
- Acceptable recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Ontario Class ‘G’ Drivers Licence
Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter and resume addressing qualifications outlined
Drop off or mail to: Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0. Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope. Fax: 519.534.2130 E-mail: employment@nawash.ca For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit our website https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by calling the Band Office at 519.534.1689
· All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted. We strive to provide current CNUFN Employees and CNUFN Band Members with correspondence in regards to the status of their application/candidacy
· Preference will be given to CNUFN Band Members and those of Aboriginal decent who identify at time of application
· While COVID-19 vaccinations are not currently mandatory, they are encouraged for the safety of all employees, clients and community as a whole; a policy is in place, and accommodations are provided for those unvaccinated
· Due to the nature of positions, a recent acceptable Criminal Record and or Vulnerable Sector Check may be requested and paid by the Employer
