Manager of Lands, Estates and Membership

Manager of Lands, Estates and Membership

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN)is a proud and progressive Algonquin community. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Located off Highway 60, our community is 90 minutes west of Ottawa and 90 minutes hours east of Algonquin Park.

We are currently recruiting a Manager of Lands, Estates and Membership. This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, for a 12-month contract (maternity leave coverage.)

The Manager of Lands, Estates and Membership will deal with all projects and matters concerning, lands, estates and membership activities for the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. This includes providing direction and planning for all activities, program and services. This role will also provide direction and approval for all lands, estates and membership initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing guidance and interpretations on land management, regulations, policies and practices to chief and council, departmental staff and members who use information to ensure compliance.
• Being a frontline of contact for policy clarification on land management issues and referral services for department land systems.
• Overseeing estate management.
• Overseeing membership database program and issuing of certificates for Indian status in accordance with procedures.
• Acting as a commissioner of affidavits.
• Developing and implementing a GIS system.
• Preparing and implementing departmental workplans, budgets and proposals for funding including completion and submission of necessary reports.
• Providing leadership in staff development, training and supervision of staff.
• Attending management and community meetings as directed.

For a full job description please email hrassistant@pikwakanagan.ca

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in the field of business administration, legal or land use management or the completion of (or enrolled in) professional lands management certification program
• Two years of management or supervisory experience
• Demonstrated community engagement experience
• Willingness to travel

Closing: June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm.

Please include Manager of Lands, Estates and Membership in the subject line of your email. Please allow 24 hours to receive a confirmed receipt of your application submission should you apply by email.

What we offer:

• Pension plan
• Paid sick days
• 4% vacation pay
• Holiday shutdown
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays
• Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
• Health spending account (dental, vision, prescriptions, etc.)
• Milestone recognition

Application Process: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three professional references.

Screening Procedure: Applicant must not be a member of the supervisor's immediate family. The best-qualified candidate will be defined and determined to include the following: Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to:

• the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,
• the qualified indigenous person; then to,
• the qualified non-indigenous candidate.

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview and assessment purposes of the five most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian society. We therefore encourage women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above-mentioned employment equity designated groups.

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.