Posted 24 days ago
Lands Assistant
@ Williams Lake First Nation
Williams Lake, British Columbia
Overview
Williams Lake First Nation is hiring a full-time Lands Assistant to organize administrative support for the Lands Office and manage Lands & Environment and Lands Monitoring projects. The role reports to the Lands Manager, requires a natural resources or environmental degree or diploma and three to five years of lands and resource experience, and offers an RSP match up to 8% and three weeks' vacation after probation.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and organize Lands Office filing and administrative tasks
- Lead Lands Registration and document management
- Develop a land monitoring program for all WLFN lands
- Assist the Lands Manager in policy and law development
- Organize meetings, catering, and minutes
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in natural resources or environmental management
- Three to five years of lands and resource experience
- Intermediate computer proficiency
- Knowledge of WLFN culture and protocols
- Understanding of Aboriginal culture
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Natural Resources Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off |
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Williams Lake First Nation
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Culturally Centered, Future Focused.
Full company description
The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. One of 17 Secwepemc nations forming Secwepemculecw, the greater stewardship land area extends from Shuswap Lake in the south, to Quesnel Lake in the north, and from Columbia-Kootenay Range in the east, to the Alexis Creek area in the west. Since time immemorial, our Kukpi7s (Chiefs) led a strong people, and they do so today. Today we have 786 band members and our population is growing. 233 members currently live on reserve, 511 live off reserve and 42 live on another reserve. Our band members include teachers, lawyers, social workers, artists, loggers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs. We honour our Elders and treasure our children. Our families are deeply important to us. We value our past and look towards our future.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,160
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 71
- Reported office locations
- 2561 Quigli Drive, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G0B1, CA
- Business categories
- Communities
- Infrastructure
- Office Administration
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Williams Lake First Nation
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- 0
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The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe. One of 17 Secwepemc nations forming Secwepemculecw, the greater stewardship land area extends from…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Williams Lake, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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ABOUT WILLIAMS LAKE FIRST NATION (WLFN)
The Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), or the T’exelcemc (people of WLFN) have belonged to the Secwepemc (or Shuswap) Nation for over 6500 years. Today, the WLFN community includes a growing population of over 800 registered members who live on reserve in Sugar Cane, in nearby Williams Lake, BC, and across the globe.
We are Culturally Centered, Future Focused. WLFN provides staff with an excellent benefits package, RSP matching up to 8%, 3 weeks' vacation upon completion of probationary period, and many other benefits.
Deadline for Applications: Open until filled.
POSITION
Reporting to the Lands Manager. Lands Assistant organizes and provides administrative support to the Lands Office. The Lands Assistant will also manage Lands & Environment projects, as well as Lands Monitoring programs/projects.
Employment Type
Full time, 35 hours per week.
Probation Period
3 months from the date of hire.
Education Required
- Degree or certificate/Diploma in Natural Resources Sciences or Environmental Management/Monitoring.
Experience Required
- Three to five years of lands & resource experience in a similar position, or related experience
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates and organizes Lands office – filing and administrative tasks.
- Takes the lead in management of the Lands Registration – registration of documents and organization of documents and ensuring all documents are properly saved and backed up.
- Compilation of Lands Manual documents and their organization.
- Takes the lead in developing a Land Monitoring program for all WLFN Lands.
- Consults and liaises with other lands & resources experts to share information and to potentially formulate joint special projects which would enhance the delivery of existing programs and services.
- Assists the Lands Manager in Lands Policy and Law Development.
- Participate in various community support, council and committee meetings as requested.
- Organization of meetings – catering, taking minutes, preparation of materials for meetings.
- Maintain open communications with the WLFN team.
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of Williams Lake First Nation.
- Contributes to the WLFN’s ongoing success by accomplishing other duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Williams Lake First Nation community, traditions, teachings, culture, protocols, and practices.
- Proficient use of information technologies (computers, mobile devices, etc.) including Microsoft Office Suite, presentation development tools, online education programs, and social media channels.
- Accountability – holds self-accountable for achieving goals and personal development; delivers on commitments.
- Communicating information – creates an environment where open, honest communication is valued and develops strong, cooperative relationships.
- Planning and organizing – plans and organizes time effectively to meet goals and timetables visualizing needs for the future.
- Initiative - takes the initiative to identify new challenges or opportunities.
- Leadership and Teambuilding – Assists in coordinating staff on special projects.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of resource management principles, practices, policies and procedures to consult with staff and various other governing bodies and agencies.
- Proficiency in the use of computer programs for word processing, databases, Google Earth, mapping applications, spreadsheets, email and the internet, to the intermediate level (capable of using a large number of functions and feel confident using the program).
- Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, have attention to detail, and respect confidentiality.
- Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture.
Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
We thank all those individuals who applied. Given the large number of applicants we receive for our job postings, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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