Self Governance Coordinator

Are you passionate about nation-building, governance, and cultural revitalization? As the Self-Governance Coordinator, you will play a key role in advancing Xatśūll First Nation's vision of self-determination and self-government. Working closely with the Treaty Manager, you will help prepare the community for a post-Treaty future by developing programs, building organizational and community capacity, strengthening cultural and language initiatives, and supporting the evolution of governance structures.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a historic transition from governance under the Indian Act to a strong, sovereign, self-governing Nation, helping create lasting impacts for current and future generations.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct research and provide analysis on relevant provisions, legislation, court decisions, government policies, and First Nations governance models.
• Support the development of governance frameworks, including constitutions, laws, election codes, and self-government structures.
• Lead and coordinate governance transition planning, including work plans and initiatives that prepare the Nation for post-Treaty self-government.
• Develop reports, discussion papers, and recommendations, and participate in technical reviews and policy development processes.
• Engage and consult with community members, including off-reserve members, to gather input and build awareness of self-government initiatives.
• Attend and report all regularly scheduled treaty-related meetings (Chief and Council, Staff, Governance Networking Group, Self-Government Transition Coordinators, Constitution Development Committee, Community Working Group, Urban Members and Leadership Council).
• Organize, facilitate, and participate in governance-related meetings, working groups, committees, and community engagement sessions.

You bring:

• Knowledge and appreciation of working in service of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
• Knowledge of traditional lands, culture and language.
• Post-secondary education in Indigenous Governance, First Nations Studies, Indigenous Legal Studies or related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of experience supporting Treaty negotiation process.
• Solid understanding of laws, constitution and legal terminology.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Must have valid driver license (BC Class 5) and satisfactory driving record.
• Criminal records check (vulnerable sector).
• Lived or Living Experience working with or in First Nation/Indigenous communities.

Pay: $29.45-$38.87 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Application question(s):

• This is an in-community position are you able to meet this requirement?
• Do you have knowledge and appreciation of working in service of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples?
• Do you have knowledge of traditional lands, culture and language?

Work Location: In person