Director, Law & By-Law Review

Job Title : Director, Law & By-Law Review

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Location : On-site, Kamloops or Ottawa Office

Salary Range : $161,877 - $194,252

THE OPPORTUNITY

The First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) is seeking a Director, Law and By-Law Review to oversee the leadership, advancement, and delivery of the First Nations Tax Commission’s (FNTC) law and by-law review functions.

Acting as a trusted technical advisor, the Director ensures First Nation laws and by-laws are reviewed, registered, and administered in a manner that is legally sound, consistent, and aligned with the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) and the FNTC’s established frameworks. The role supports informed decision-making by First Nations, Commissioners, and staff through high-quality technical guidance and operational excellence.

The Director is hands-on, providing leadership on complex law review matters while remaining closely engaged in operational delivery, stakeholder support, and the continuous improvement of law review processes. The Director contributes to corporate initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional work that intersects with law and by-law review, registry operations, and broader capacity development initiatives to advance the FNTC’s priorities.

ABOUT US

The FNTC is a national and growing First Nations-led institution established under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA). Our vision is to support and expand First Nation revenue streams to grow economies on First Nation lands, and thereby support healthy, vibrant and sustainable First Nation communities.

Our main office is located on the traditional territory of the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc, in Kamloops, BC, with a secondary office in Ottawa, ON.

Learn more at : https : / / fntc.ca

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Oversee Law and By-Law Review Functions

• Lead the review of First Nation laws and by-laws enacted under the FMA and section 83 of the Indian Act , ensuring consistency with legislative requirements and Commission standards.
• Assign and manage law review caseloads to ensure timely, high-quality, and consistent outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and apply law review procedures, templates, and technical guidance aligned with statutory and operational requirements.
• Coordinate responses to First Nation and stakeholder inquiries related to law and by-law development and review.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations to support Commission consideration and decisions on law review matters.

Provide Technical Advisory and Operational Oversight

Lead and Manage the Team

WHAT YOU BRING

Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

WHY JOIN US?

We are an equal opportunity employer that values and celebrates the unique experiences and perspectives of First Nations peoples and individuals from diverse backgrounds across Canada. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported.

As a First Nations-led institution, we strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived or living experience as an Indigenous person.

Ready to apply?

We look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please visit https : / / fntc.ca. Thank you in advance for your interest in this opportunity—please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.