Position: Project Coordinator

The Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association (ARALA) is a non-political organization and operates as a technical land management advisory board which aims to provide; technical land management, professional development, and training to support land managers in the Atlantic region.

We are First Nations controlled, community-based, and membership-driven. Our purpose is to raise the professional standards of First Nations land management professionals; develop and maintain communications among First Nations land managers; encourage membership in ARALA; and promote and encourage the successful work of First Nations land managers.

As a growing organization, we need to fill the Project Coordinator position at our office located on the Elsipogtog First Nation.

Key duties

· Coordinate face-to-face or virtual conferences, AGMs, membership meetings, and training sessions

· Coordination of various projects and initiatives

· Assist in the development of proposals, budgets, and reports

· Preparation and delivery of presentations and attend ARALA Board meetings as required

· Initiate contacts with First Nations to determine the status of their activities and advise on additional required services that should be made available through ARALA

· Assist in the review and development of ARALA policies, procedures, strategic planning, and reviews

· Promote the role of the ARALA, other Regional Lands Associations (RLA) throughout Canada, and the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA)

· Encourage, support and market the Professional Lands Management Certification Program (PLMCP), and ongoing professional development for First Nation Lands Managers in the Atlantic region

· Assist the Executive Director to develop and manage the annual workplan and budget, including the preparation and securing of contracts for better pricing and delivery

· Website development/maintenance and social media

Qualifications and Experience

· College diploma or university degree in a related field

· Experience in project and operations management

· Knowledge of First Nation land management regimes is an asset

· Must have access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel

· Fluency in English (written, comprehension and oral) is required for the position

We offer

· Salary range of $48,00 to $52,000 based on qualifications

· Excellent benefits including health, dental and pension plan upon successful completion of the probationary period

· Opportunities for training and professional development

· Opportunities for travel within Atlantic Canada to interact with First Nations communities

Job descriptions

Complete job description is available upon request

How to Apply

Email the following to Norah Ward-Osmond, Executive Director, Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association at [email protected]:

1. Covering letter indicating the position applied for

2. Résumé

3. Two current signed and dated letters of reference

Send To: Norah Ward-Osmond

Atlantic Region Aboriginal Lands Association

29 Big Cove Road

Elsipogtog, NB, E4W 2S1

Closing Date: Friday, June 28th, 2024, at 4:30 ADT (late applications will not be accepted)

Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.