Director of Natural Resources

Adams Lake Indian Band•Chase, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Natural Resources to lead the strategic management, stewardship, and sustainable development of natural resources within their traditional territory. This role reports to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief and Council, overseeing the Band’s natural resource portfolio including forestry, lands, water, fisheries, environmental stewardship, wildlife, consultation, and economic development opportunities. The Director will ensure all natural resource initiatives align with the Band’s rights, title, laws, values, and long-term vision.

Requirements

Degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Planning, or related field.
Minimum 5 years senior leadership experience in natural resources, government, or Indigenous organizations.
Strong knowledge of BC and Canadian regulatory frameworks.
Experience in consultation, negotiations, and stakeholder relations.
Strong budgeting, project management, and staff leadership skills.
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB
Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License (copy)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Secwépemc culture, title, rights, and governance.
Registered Professional Forester (RPF), RPBio, P.Ag, or similar designation.
Experience working with First Nations governments.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive Natural Resources strategic plan in partnership with leadership and the community.
Provide expert advice to Chief and Council on natural resource issues, referrals, and opportunities.
Lead departmental planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance management.
Build internal capacity and support community engagement on resource matters.
Oversee forestry, fisheries, wildlife, water, environmental monitoring, and land use initiatives.
Ensure protection of culturally significant sites and traditional land use values.
Advance sustainable practices and climate resilience planning.
Monitor cumulative impacts from industrial development within territory.
Support in consultation and accommodation processes with federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
Review development referrals and coordinate technical responses.
Support in negotiating impact benefit agreements, partnerships, and resource-related agreements.
Represent the Band at meetings, tables, and industry engagements.
Identify and advance revenue-generating opportunities in forestry, carbon credits, aggregates, tourism, energy, and land development.
Support joint ventures and Indigenous-led business opportunities tied to natural resources.
Prepare briefing notes, reports, recommendations, policies, presentations and Band Council Resolutions.
Manage contracts, consultants, grant applications, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure proper records management and data stewardship.