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Senior Program Coordinator, Integrated Resource Management at Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI

Date Posted: July 24, 2024
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

  • Applied and Environmental Sciences
  • Business, Accounting and Marketing
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $ 95,000 - $ 105,000 per year
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

The Senior Program Coordinator of the Integrated Resource Management Program is responsible for the management and implementation of MCPEI programs and projects related to the strengthening of PEI First Nations' fisheries and resource management capacity and advancing First Nations involvement in natural resources in PEI. This work will be undertaken within the principles of community-based integrated resource management to ensure sustainable resource use. Wherever possible, the Senior Program Coordinator will promote the application of Mi'kmaq traditional and community values in natural resource management and development in PEI. The Senior Program Coordinator of Integrated Resource Management will report to the Executive Director of MCPEI and undertake all duties and responsibilities in keeping with the principles, mandate and operational procedures of the MCPEI.

DUTIES RELATED TO INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

  • Providing advisory and technical assistance on resource management and development to the PEI First Nations Band Councils and, where directed, to community organizations and harvesters.
  • Manage the MCPEI AAROM program (Aboriginal Aquatics Resource and Oceans Management).
  • Manage all other programs/projects/ initiatives falling within the IRM Directorate, including all reporting requirements associated with said programs/projects/initiatives and proposal writing as necessary.
  • Facilitate, where required, community processes and activities related to natural resource management and development.
  • Assist PEI First Nations in preparing resource management and development plans.
  • Identify, where possible, resource development opportunities for PEI First Nations that meet community objectives. 
  • Liaise with federal and provincial departments and agencies responsible for fisheries and aquaculture, terrestrial natural resources, and environment.
  • Prepare project and research proposals that support PEI First Nations natural resource development and management activities.
  • Manage financial, informational, and technical inputs from government to MCPEI natural resource programs and projects.
  • When necessary, represent the interests of the PEI First Nations provincially, regionally, and nationally with respect to land and marine resource management issues.
  • Supervise MCPEI GIS and data management staff.
  • Supervise Land Use Researchers and project Field Researchers involved with natural resource development and management activities.
  • Participate on, and where necessary Chair, the Customary Justice Group for Fisheries.
  • Participate on various MCPEI committees and work cooperatively with other MCPEI staff on various programs/projects, in particular, those programs/projects with shared or overlapping purposes with the IRM Directorate. 
  • Provide support and assistance in discussions/negotiations with federal and provincial governments, with respect to land and marine resource related matters.
  • Any ancillary duties that may be required from time to time by the Executive Director.

DUTIES RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION: 

  • To effectively communicate program concerns and keep the Executive Director informed of developments in the Integrated Research Program.
  • To provide the Executive Director with a regular progress report on work plan.
  • To prepare reports, proposals and perform any other related duties relevant to research or as assigned by the Executive Director.
  • Build a productive, cooperative working climate within the team, the organization and with other stakeholders.
  • Ensure that the funding agencies receive the required reports within the guidelines as so identified.
  • Manage the budgetary needs and expenses of the IRM Program.
  • Other duties as required.

OTHER:

  • Provide a Criminal Record Check.
  • Provide Covid-19 Immunization Record or Vax Pass.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle.
  • You are required to carry a minimum of $2,000,000 third party liability insurance on your own personal auto insurance policy and must have approval from your insurance company to carry passengers in your vehicle as a part of your job duties.

Qualifications

Education, Years of Experience

  • Master’s degree in the Sciences, Business Administration or a related field of study.
  • Experience working in First Nation communities, preferably in fisheries or land use.

Skills/Competencies

  • Possess a solid understanding of Mi’kmaq treaty rights, fisheries, and land use and the development of these issues within the province of PEI from both a federal and Mi’kmaq perspective.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges and opportunities First Nations face in all aspects in integrated resource management.
  • Experience in delivering resource management programs and services through contribution agreements with government and community partners.
  • Demonstrated experience in effectively managing financial and human resources to meet program objectives.
  • Experience developing proposals, conducting presentations, and writing complex reports.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
  • Previous administration and supervisory experience would be preferred.
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

*Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.

**Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. MCPEI is committed to providing support and capacity building opportunities to Mi’kmaq individuals with the core competencies to take on positions such as this.


How to Apply

Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:

Cover LetterResume


Company Information

Company Name: Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI

Address: 201 - 8 Stan MacPherson Way

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 0J7

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://mcpei.ca/careers/


Company Contact

Contact Person: Elizabeth Shama

Contact Person Job Title: HR Administrative Assistant

Telephone: 902-626-2882

Email: apply@mcpei.ca