Lands Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

LANDS ASSISTANT 

Employment Type: Fulltime

Salary Range:
$58,670 - $70,060 yearly 

(Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both) 

 

Position Summary: 
We are seeking a motivated individual to fulfill the roles and responsibilities for the position of Lands Assistant. The Lands Assistant, under the direction and supervision of the Lands Manager and Lands Director, will assist the Lands Manager with Management of Reserve, Environmental, Surrendered and Designated Lands.  

The Lands Assistant will assist with maintaining all aspects of First Nations Lands Management including land leasing and permit operations, assist the Lands Manager in preparing and maintaining records and land transaction documentation, and provide Administrative Support to the Lands Department. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist Lands Manager with all aspects of lands administration, including maintaining land leasing operations, permits, land allotment postings, land notices, preparation of land instruments for Registration in Indian Lands Registry System, historical research.

• Provide administrative support for Lands Department including preparation of correspondence, Band Council Resolutions, and reports relating to First Nation Lands Matters.

• Assist in the monitoring of environmental issues as they pertain to First Nation Lands.

• Assist in the management of the Lands Department Geographic Information System (GIS).

• Assist and attend field work and site inspections as required.

• Attend Lands Department Meetings, record and distribute Lands Department meeting minutes.

• Attend meeting, workshops and conferences on behalf of Lands Department as required.

• Travel, when required, to assist the Lands Manager in undertaking research concerning Whitefish River First Nation Lands.

 

Qualifications: 

• Training in land use and in general office administration.

• Knowledge of land use and environmental issues as they affect First Nations.

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is considered and asset.

• Experience in administration and natural resources areas.

• Experience in general accounting.

• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in computer skills in Microsoft office, specifically Word and Excel.

• Knowledge of the Indian Act as it pertains to Lands Management.

• Knowledge of Aboriginal Culture, Traditions, communication styles and value systems.

**Upon hire, the successful candidate must submit a Police Criminal Reference Check. ** ** 

 

The deadline for applications is OCTOBER 30, 2026 at NOON 

Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference, along with applicable education diplomas/certifications to: 

 

CONFIDENTIAL:
LANDS ASSISTANT

c/o Human Resources 

Whitefish River First Nation 

17-A Rainbow Ridge Road, P.O. Box 188; Birch Island, ON   P0P1A0 

Email applications can be emailed to
[email protected]  

 

At Whitefish River First Nation, we value diversity and inclusion. Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.