Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Director of Lands and Capital, the Lands Manager is responsible for assisting with overseeing all operations of the Cheam Lands Department and managing land development and other improvement projects. The successful applicant is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the Lands Department in accordance with Cheam policies and government regulations, and the delivery of projects and assignments related to Cheam Lands.

The Lands Manager is responsible for understanding the work deliverables and translating them into actions, assignments, and timelines for different individuals and groups involved in the work to make sure it remains on track. It is the Lands Manager's responsibility to ensure that their team knows, understands, and is engaged with the goals of the work and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved with the work.

Required Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in relevant fields such as Municipal Development or Private Development Management.
• Experience in pre-development/pre-construction, project management, estimating, budgeting, cost analysis, value engineering, cost control, contract administration, and scheduling.
• Proven experience in project management techniques to meet deadlines, manage resources and meet reporting requirements, including: Ability to organize large quantities of information, to deal with frequently changing priorities; Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple architects/engineers, project managers and contractors, suppliers, and management of trades personnel.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, combined with proven presentation experience to Management.
• Ability to foster excellent collaboration within the overall project team.
• Capacity to identify, mitigate, and manage project risks across multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Advanced computer skills, including intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite and Excel.
• Familiarity with contract and subcontract terms.
• Experience in working with municipal departments to acquire permits.
• Knowledge, understanding of and capability to interpret Municipal Bylaws and servicing requirements and standards.
• Knowledge of land registration and land administration principals and procedures would be an asset.
• Knowledge of basic construction techniques, systems and materials, building trades, local codes, contract law and administration.
• Experience with on and offsite servicing, land due diligence review, and managing tasks on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Self-motivator and takes on new initiatives.
• A track record of establishing highly functional relationships with diverse personalities.
• Ability to facilitate an environment of high performance.
• Ability to work in a politically sensitive environment.
• Direct experience working with First Nations governments and communities is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by Cheam First Nations’ Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
• Understanding the development of legal documents, such as rights of way, easements and restrictive covenants is considered an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5 and reliable transportation.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Assistance with Oversight of Public Works and Housing Department Functions:

• Lands and Capital Director.

Direct Reports:

• Allocated Project Team Members (vary from project to project)
• Allocated Lands Department Team Members (varies depending on capacity needs and abilities)

Professional Development:

Cheam First Nation encourages lifelong learning and supports professional development. Employees are encouraged to discuss professional development opportunities with their immediate supervisor. Further, additional training requirements may be added by supervisors to ensure skills meet the current or expected organizational needs.

Adjustments to Job Descriptions:

Cheam retains the right to make necessary adjustments or amendments to job descriptions to meet current or expected business needs provided that the appropriate notice is given. Cheam also retains the right to temporarily reassign employees to another program or department for projects or assignments if needed and agreed upon.

To apply please send your resume and any supporting documentation to 

hrapplications@cheamband.com