Legislative Assistant

at  TsleilWaututh Nation

JOB SUMMARY:

The Legislative Assistant will assist the Manager of Lands and legislative team with the research and drafting of TWN laws, bylaws, regulations and policies in a variety of land-based subjects pursuant to the TWN Land Code. This position presents a challenging and interesting opportunity to support the development of TWN’s legislative framework that aligns with TWN’s values, culture and identity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Policy, or Public Administration from a recognized institution, or a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following: policy and law research, drafting, and implementation, land-related research and analysis, governance.
• Knowledge of land law and policy development, planning, and administration principles and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s law-making and reserve land jurisdiction.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant provincial, federal and municipal jurisdiction and legislation, and familiarity with Indigenous Services Canada, the Indian Act, and the First Nations Land Management Act.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data, and submit conclusions and recommendations in concise written and verbal reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts and to communicate tactfully and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and legal research tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with teams to efficiently meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop databases is considered an asset.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Must be willing to participate in job-related workshops, training, seminars and conferences to upgrade skills and training as required.
• Knowledge of Tsleil-Waututh values and culture is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working within a First Nation community or organization is preferred.
• Must successfully pass a Criminal Record Check.

• Assist the Manager of Lands and Law Development and Policy Analyst with the research, drafting and implementation of TWN laws, bylaws, regulations and policies in accordance with the TWN Land Code and Nation direction.
• Research, analyze and prepare memos and reports on:
• the development and implementation of laws, policies and procedures related to land administration, resource management, environmental protection, land & community planning and other areas of TWN’s jurisdiction.
• variety of legal instruments and their registration, including leases, permits, easements, land use contracts, rezoning, subdivision and other land regulatory regimes.
• Provide comparative legislation review reports and identify best practices from other jurisdictions.
• Support the legislative team in identifying policy issues, and policy research, engagement and analysis
• Assist in administering and implementing the TWN Land Code including records managements, Lands Office operations, and legislative processes.
• Work closely with Lands Office staff to support project-specific policy and law research and development.
• Participate as a member of the Lands Office and the Public Works Department team.
• Perform other duties as required.