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Job Overview:

The Grand Council Treaty #3 “Mineral Sector Specialist” will provide expertise about the mineral sector in Treaty #3 Territory. The successful candidate will review Mining Claims; Mining Leases and Licenses of Occupation; Exploration Plans; Exploration Permits; and Mine Closure Plans & Amendments, as well as other documents. The Mineral Specialist will help to further Anishinaabe Jurisdiction in the mineral sector through the guidance of Manito Aki Inakonigaawin and Treaty #3 Communities. This will involve working with Government Ministries, proponents and other organizations, Treaty #3 Communities and their Mineral Development Advisors (MDAs). The hired candidate will analyze the mineral sector and advise Treaty #3 leadership and communities in regards to mineral sector governance, policy, economic development opportunities and environmental impacts.

Responsibilities:

• Advise Grand Council Treaty #3 and Treaty #3 communities about the Mineral Sector
• Support the Territorial Planning Unit as a hub of information for Treaty #3 communities
• Identify opportunities in the mineral sector
• Review mining-related governance and policy through guidance from Manito Aki Inakonigaawin and Treaty #3 leadership.
• Engage the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 about the mineral sector
• Facilitate conversations with Treaty #3 Mineral Development Advisors (MDA’s) and Lands and Resources Technicians to share information and discuss the mineral and related sectors
• Develop outreach materials and engagement activities for awareness, information-sharing and discussion in relation to the mineral sector. This include educational material for youth. Examples for such materials include the co-development of a Mining 101 Toolkit; gap analysis of engagement in the Mineral Sector, and mining visualization tools.
• Collect and manage data about the mineral Sector in Treaty #3
• Coordinate with the Provincial and Federal governments on trainings in relation to a variety of mineral development disciplines
• In collaboration with other TPU staff, guide Environmental Chiefs and Treaty #3 Leadership on the implementation of Manito Aki Inakonigaawin
• Build strong relationships with GCT3 staff, Treaty #3 Communities and Leadership, as well as Government ministries and proponents in the Mineral Sector.
• Represents Grand Council Treaty #3 at meetings, workshops and conferences as directed
• Respond to Mineral Sector inquiries
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Assist in the day to day administration of the TPU and GCT#3.

Qualifications:

• A college diploma or degree in a related field is considered an asset.
• Experience in the mines and mineral sector or understanding of the mines and mineral sector is considered an asset.
• Experience with community outreach and engagement is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Strong communication and relationship skills.

Preference will be given to those applicants with:

• An Anishinaabe background. Applicants that have prior knowledge of Anishinaabe Worldview; have a basic understanding of the Anishinaabe language and understand the Anishinaabe protocols and customs
• Experience communicating and building relationships with Treaty #3 communities.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that take into consideration the complexity of information and intended audience.
• Excellent planning and organization skills for event implementation and outreach.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with GCT3 staff, Treaty #3 First Nations, Federal and Provincial Government staff and the general public.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads, set priorities, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and adjust to constant change.

Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to the attention of:

Human Resources Department
Grand Council Treaty #3
P.O. Box 1720, Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X7
Email: hr@treaty3.ca

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position, however only those being considered will be contacted.

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