Governance Coordinator

The Governance Coordinator works to facilitate the transition of the four Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw member communities to post-Treaty self-government. This includes strategic planning for Governance Transition and support for development of communities’ Self-Government vision and processes as they prepare for the end of the Indian Act and the return to sovereign, self governing communities. The Governance Coordinator will work with the NStQ Treaty Team, community members and community staff of Tsq̓éscen̓, Williams Lake, Xatśūll and Stswecem’c Xget’tem first nations. Responsibilities Contributes overall to development of NStQ communities’ Governance Transition planning. Organizes meetings of NStQ community Governance leads and plans events as requested • Contributes to Communications tools on Governance (booklets, posters, presentations) • Prepares presentations and briefing materials related to NStQ Governance and Self-Government • Supports NStQ Treaty Team by providing information and reference material on relevant issues • Contributes to consultation with members of the community, Leadership, Elders as directed • Communicates progress to Treaty Team, Leadership Council, NStQ community leaders and members as requested • Aids in organization of NStQ Leadership Council and transition planning for council • Organizes training/communications/consultation events concerning NStQ Governance as requested • Develops and maintains work plans for Governance Transition • Participates, organizes and presents to Community consultation events as requested • Attends and reports on scheduled meetings as requested • Maintains strict confidentiality of Treaty and Governance information as required Qualifications Proven team player • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of BC First Nations Governance landscape and Modern-day treaty process • Planning and Organizational skills • Event Planning experience • Analytical Thinker • Knowledge of Secwepemc lands and culture • Familiarity with BC First Nations history • Demonstrated understanding of laws, constitutions and legal language • Strong administrative and time management skills

The Governance Coordinator facilitates the transition of Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw member communities toward post-Treaty self-government. This involves strategic planning, organizing community consultations, and developing communication tools to support the move away from the Indian Act.

Candidates must have knowledge of the BC First Nations governance landscape, modern-day treaty processes, and Secwepemc culture. Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated understanding of legal language, constitutions, and laws are required.

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• Strategic Planning
• Governance Transition
• Event Planning
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Time Management
• Administrative Skills
• Consultation
• Project Coordination

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Administrative
• Social Services

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

19 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

La candidature directe est offerte