Xay Temixw Xay Shkwen Project Director

About The Opportunity

Working as an integral part of the Ta na wa Yúus ta Stitúyntsam̓ Rights and Title Department reporting directly to the Director Rights and Title, the Xay Temixw Xay Shkwen Project Director will oversee the development, planning, community engagement, and execution of updating the Xay Temixw Land Use Plan and creating the Nation's first Xay Shkwen Marine Use Plan.

This role requires understanding of land use and marine use planning, indigenous rights and title, and strong skills in project management to oversee internal staff and consultants carry out a variety of different scopes of work to complete these foundational plans for Squamish Nation.

The Plans are intended to help promote community connection to and understanding of our lands and waters, prioritize land and water policy and management directions, strategically assert Squamish Nation rights and title over the Territory and it’s resources, promote and reinvigorate the continuity of Squamish culture, facilitating the protection of cultural resources, places, sacred spaces and key species and habitats in the marine environment, while also informing opportunities for sustainable economic development.

What You Bring

• Combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
• Strong ability to bring people and ideas together in as inclusive manner and to reflect these ideas back to the community.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple teams from various departments and organizations.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to think strategically.
• Proficiency in using project management and planning software.
• High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
• Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
• Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
• Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
• Ability to travel to North Vancouver office and occasionally to field sites.

Salary : $ 100,4477 - $ 114,179 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program

Why Work With Us

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together.

We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests.

Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.