Are you passionate about protecting Indigenous rights and stewarding the land for future generations?
Katzie First Nation is looking for a dynamic and strategic Referrals Manager to lead a team at the forefront of land and resource consultation. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide the review and response to referrals that impact Katzie territory, ensuring that every decision reflects the Nation’s values, knowledge, and priorities.
You’ll collaborate with community leaders, government agencies, and industry proponents to uphold Katzie’s rights and title, while integrating traditional knowledge and technical expertise into every consultation process. If you’re a skilled communicator, a natural leader, and deeply committed to Indigenous governance and land stewardship, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Supervise and mentor the Referrals Team, providing guidance, performance support, and professional development.
• Oversee the intake, tracking, and review of all referrals and related consultation processes.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of referral responses, reports, and correspondence.
• Support team with two-eye seeing approach of understanding and weaving traditional knowledge and customary law with western science or crown law into the referral process
• Work closely with the Guardian Manager to align referrals with Katzie Guardian work in the territory.
• Liaise with proponents and government agencies to facilitate effective consultation and engagement.
• Coordinate and facilitate community engagement activities related to referrals and consultation.
• Oversee the transition and maintenance of referrals tracking systems and data management tools.
• Monitor and report on project milestones, deliverables, and budget requirements with the support of finance staff.
• Support with the development of funding applications and agreements, and track and maintain associated reporting.
• Establish and manage contracts with professionals and technical project support teams
• Support the Director in implementing departmental strategies, work plans, and funding agreements.