JOB DESCRIPTION

MINERAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR

VALUE MAPPING

Brief description

The position of the Mineral Development Advisor is responsible for supporting Apitipi Anicinabek Nation members in their responses to mining exploration issues. He/She must be able to communicate effectively with community members and other First Nations.

Tasks

• Act as a resource for Apitipi Anicinabek Nation community seeking to build understanding with regard
• to mineral exploration and development
• Coordinate on behalf of AAN, to liaise with the MNDM and industry proponents and to receive and review notices of proposed early exploration activities (plans and/or permit
• applications)
• Support the development of capacity within AAN to effectively participate in and benefit from mineral exploration and development activities, including the negotiation of arrangements with industry proponents, where appropriate
• Use ArcGIS to create report maps locating known Traditional Knowledge in relation to the planned Plan or Permit area.
• The Mining Development Advisor will also provide analysis of government (First Nation, federal and provincial) legislation, regulations and policies that affect Apitipi Anicinabek Nation in relation to the mining sector.
• Must have proven well-developed communication, staff/public relations and negotiating experience; must be highly self-motivated and able to work well independently or as a team member.
• Other duties

Qualifications and requirements

•       University Degree, master’s degree, Ph.D. (anyone) in the related field.

•       Familiar with ESRI, GIS software and GPS units is an asset

•       Diploma in Environmental Science

•       In depth knowledge of Nations history, culture, values, and political structures

•       Knowledge of rules and regulations along with quality review act along with proficiency in written reports

•       Ability to carry out administrative or staff assignments and present them in writing or verbal format.

•       Technical knowledge and expertise with, regard to, mineral exploration methods, terminology etc.

•       Excellent and effective written & verbal communication skills

•       Experience in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

•       Police Check Vulnerable Sector

Competencies (in order of importance)

•       Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

•       Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

•       Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

•       Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

•       Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Lines of communication

•       The Mineral Development Advisor /Value Mapping reports directly to the Director of Lands and Resources

Working conditions

•       This is a full-time position, and the working hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. Additional hours may be necessary for the proper performance of the Employee’s duties.

Submit your cover letter, resume and three references, including details of your qualifications, clearly marked PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL prior to the closing date when filled.

Human Resources

Apitipi Anicinapek  Nation

310 Penatuche Road

Matheson, ON P0K1N0

Email: hr@apitipi.ca