EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

FOX LAKE CREE NATION (FLCN) NEGOTIATIONS OFFICE  

CONAWAPA SENIOR NEGOTIATOR  

The Fox Lake Cree Nation Negotiations Office is seeking applications for the position of Senior Negotiator for Conawapa. The position will be based in the Winnipeg Office. The Conawapa Senior Negotiator is responsible for leading the negotiations on behalf of Fox Lake Cree Nation for the Conawapa hydroelectric project, as well as leading the team of experts and researchers in their respective areas to ensure that FLCN is fully prepared for negotiations.

Responsibilities:  

• Represents Fox Lake Cree Nation in the negotiations with Manitoba Hydro related to the Conawapa hydro development project
• As the senior negotiator, is responsible for organizing the team, leading negotiations, speaking in sessions and reporting back to communities
• Works with the negotiation team to determine community aspirations and priorities related to impact assessment and negotiated outcomes
• Works to translate community goals and aspirations into clear goals for negotiations
• Develops a communication strategy and process for two-way communication throughout the negotiation process, including the information sharing with the community
• Works with advisors and political leaders to form the negotiation strategy
• Provides the lead in consultations with experts representing FLCN, both internal and external, in the respective areas such as: Employment and Training, Environmental and Regulatory matters, Business Opportunities, Equity and related Project Income Opportunities, Governance, Project Description, Adverse Effects arrangements, Communication and Consultations and such other matters that may arise during the negotiations
• Incorporate results of environmental impact assessments to substantiate bargaining position as it relates to minimizing impacts and maximizing benefits as well as to the implications for broader agreements
• Participates in working group meetings to review and prepare related documents pertaining to Conawapa activities and negotiations
• Incorporates knowledge of FLCN with expert knowledge to maximize the benefits to FLCN associated with the project
• Works closely with a broad network of internal stakeholders to support the best interest of FLCN
• Leads consultations as it relates to mitigation and compensation outcomes
• Utilizes expert cost-benefit analyses in representing best case scenario for FLCN
• Leads consultations from a combination of business, financial and technical expertise
• Leads consultations with FLCN to develop and implement broad strategies across a range of issues, including legal strategy, political strategy, media strategy and communication strategies
• Participates with experts of various working groups to develop and advance recommendations related to negotiations for Conawapa hydro development project.
• Monitors the views of governments and citizen groups and, in consultation with the team, develop and recommend strategies, measures and standards.
• Liaises with technical staff and assist with the interpretation of information.
• Assesses the bargaining strength, listens to issues, discusses any conflicts and works to improve the bargaining position by building consensus and agreement on objectives and strategies of negotiation
• Identify the full range of issues and options for negotiated outcomes
• Strategizes to ensure key issues are brought forward at the negotiation table
• Identifies options and provisions for negotiated agreements
• Creates an agreement that reflects community goals and protects community interests

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience in a related field such as law, social work, psychology and/or human resources.  Must be a creative problem solver, strong project manager and have expert communication skills. Ability to effectively represent the stakeholders is a must. Must be highly motivated to achieve a successful agreement. Must have demonstrated experience in negotiations as well as demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams. Must be able to work independently to achieve objectives without significant guidance. Must have a solid understanding of hydro development in the north, and an appreciation of issues facing northern and Aboriginal communities.

Please submit a cover letter, detailed resume and three references, via mail, fax or email to:

Fox Lake Cree Nation Negotiations Office
3rd Floor - 360 Broadway
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 0T6

Attention: Loretta Ross, Executive Director

Email: lross@foxlakecreenation.com

Phone: (204) 953-2760

Fax: (204) 201-0543

Complete submissions marked confidential must be received prior to: 

Wednesday, June 12 at 4:00 p.m.

Welcome

The Fox Lake Cree Nation currently consists of about 1100 members with about 500 residents in the home Reserves in Bird and Gillam Reserve and the Town of Gillam. The remaining members live mainly in Thompson, Churchill and Winnipeg. FLCN is signatory to 1910 Adhesion to Treaty 5 signed at York Factory. In 1947, Canada recognizes the Gillam Band as an independent Band and renamed the Fox Lake Band in 1949.

Employment Opportunity - Training and Employment Advisor | 12-Jun-2013

.

Nikanihk Itapowin (Future Vision) Trust - Appointment of one Trustee - Adult | 31-May-2013

Nikanihk Itapowin (Future Vision) Trust Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Appointment of one Trustee - Adult Fox Lake Cree Nation Chief and Counci..

 

Site Search

Fox Lake Cree Nation
PO Box 369 Gillam, MB
R0B 0L0  

Phone: (204) 486-2463 Toll free: 1-866-498-2746 

Fox Lake Cree Nation Negotiation Office - Winnipeg
3rd Floor - 360 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
R3C 0T6 

Phone: (204) 953-2760 Toll free: 1-866-874-9055 

Fox Lake Cree Nation Negotiation Office - Gillam
PO Box 490 Gillam, MB
R0B 0L0 

Phone: (204) 652-5423 Toll free: 1-866-257-8728