The Adams Lake Indian Band is a proud Secwépemc community committed to protecting our lands, waters, resources, culture, and future generations. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Natural Resources to lead the strategic management, stewardship, and sustainable development of natural resources within our traditional territory. The Director of Natural Resources to work under the direction of the Adams Lake Band’s Chief Executive Officer as well as Chief and Council. The Director is responsible for overseeing the Band’s natural resource portfolio, including forestry, lands, water, fisheries, environmental stewardship, wildlife, consultation, and economic development opportunities tied to resource management. This leadership role will ensure that all natural resource initiatives align with the Band’s rights, title, laws, values, and long-term vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
Leadership & Strategy
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Develop and implement a comprehensive Natural Resources strategic plan in partnership with leadership and the community.
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Provide expert advice to Chief and Council on natural resource issues, referrals, and opportunities.
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Lead departmental planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance management.
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Build internal capacity and support community engagement on resource matters.
Stewardship & Resource Management
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Oversee forestry, fisheries, wildlife, water, environmental monitoring, and land use initiatives.
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Ensure protection of culturally significant sites and traditional land use values.
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Advance sustainable practices and climate resilience planning.
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Monitor cumulative impacts from industrial development within territory.
Consultation & Government Relations
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In partnership with the Title and Right Director, support in consultation and accommodation processes with federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
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Review development referrals and coordinate technical responses.
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Support in negotiating impact benefit agreements, partnerships, and resource-related agreements.
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Represent the Band at meetings, tables, and industry engagements.
Economic Development
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Identify and advance with the ALIB team revenue-generating opportunities in forestry, carbon credits, aggregates, tourism, energy, and land development.
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Support joint ventures and Indigenous-led business opportunities tied to natural resources.
Administration & Compliance
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Prepare briefing notes, reports, recommendations, policies, presentations and Band Council Resolutions.
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Manage contracts, consultants, grant applications, and regulatory compliance.
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Ensure proper records management and data stewardship.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
Required
- Degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Planning, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years senior leadership experience in natural resources, government, or Indigenous organizations.
- Strong knowledge of BC and Canadian regulatory frameworks.
- Experience in consultation, negotiations, and stakeholder relations.
- Strong budgeting, project management, and staff leadership skills.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Secwépemc culture, title, rights, and governance.
- Registered Professional Forester (RPF), RPBio, P.Ag, or similar designation.
- Experience working with First Nations governments.
Core Competencies
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Strategic thinker
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Strong communicator and negotiator
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Community-minded leader
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Ethical and accountable
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Results-oriented
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Culturally respectful
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual will oversee the entire Natural Resources department including but not limited to; Cumulative Effects, Field Operations, Forester(s), Fisheries and Wildlife Manager as well as NR Project Accountant.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Continuous visual concentration on computer/laptop.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work is performed in a typical office environment.
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB
Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License (copy)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full time permanent position
Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000 to be determined based on education and experience.
Location: 6453 Hillcrest Rd, Chase BC this is an on-site position.
Hours per week: 75 hours bi-weekly (max 37.5 hrs./week), with flexibility in hours/days of work.
WHY US?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays.
ALIB is willing to support professional growth into this role, for the right Candidate!
Competition closes once the suitable candidate is found.
All interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed cover letter and resume with references to: Career Centre | Recruitment
Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you have any questions about the position, difficulties applying, or require an accommodation during the selection process, which is available upon request, please contact us either via telephone at: 250-679-2214 or email: [email protected]
ALIB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or revise advertised positions; although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
