Position: Traditional Land Use Lead

Department: Consultations

Summary:

Under the direction of the Consultation Coordinator the Land Use Lead assists the Consultation office to work with Elders and

community members to design and implement Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Traditional Use Studies related to projects. 

Duties and Responsibility:

• The planning and implementation of TLU and TEK studies.

• Design models for each specific TLU and TEK Study.

• Engaging and the inclusion of community members, including elders. 

• Providing logistics for each study. 

• Work as a liaison between the nation and contractors, pertaining to Consultation projects. 

• Creating a timeline, work plan, and budget for each study. 

• Contribute to the SCN knowledge base. 

• Historical preservation of landscapes with cultural and historical significance. 

• Recording the Oral Knowledge/Histories of SCN Elders and Members. 

• Provide support and back up to other areas within the Consultation Team as required.

• Reporting to the Consultation Coordinator, Business Development Senior Manager, and Business Development Committee. 

• Community Engagement sessions on consultation projects as needed. 

• Educate and advise Industry and Government on Indigenous rights, lands, culture and interests. 

• Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the Consultation Office. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent SCN at external meetings, forums and workshops as assigned, or required in the performance of the Consultation 

Traditional Land Use Lead responsibilities, 

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with policies, standards, protocols and procedures of the SCN as directed, 

• Contribute effectively as a team member to the overall plans and objectives of SCN,

• Participating in all applicable initiatives, workshops, conferences, and meetings, 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary in the performance of the position, and as assigned by the Consultation 

Coordinator.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Degree in an associated Social Science field (History, Anthropology, Sociology, Native Studies)

• Knowledgeable about Ethnographic Research methods.

• Knowledgeable about Community Based Research methods

• Knowledgeable about Archival research.

• Familiar with Mapping and GPS/GIS

• Must be able to work within an office space as well as in the fieldwork when needed

• Ability to take direction and work with no supervision. 

• Awareness of Intellectual Property

• Awareness of negotiation and litigation with government and industry in relation to Treaty and Aboriginal Rights

• Community engagement facilitation skills (large groups, small groups, workshops, Indigenous Knowledge interviews) 

• Ability to record accurate notes, and record keeping, 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong active listening skills, 

• Proven planning, prioritizing, organizing and coordination skills, 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful and effective relationships with a variety of 

internal and external contacts, 

• Understands Samson Cree Nation culture, demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity towards SCN cultural traditions with 

the ability to use sound judgment and diplomacy in high stress/conflict situations, 

• Demonstrated adaptable skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, 

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment, 

• Advanced computer skills and use of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and statistics/data analysis software, 

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Clear Criminal Record Check 

• Must Submit a Resume, copy of Class 5 Drivers License with application

• Ability to speak/and or understand the Cree language is considered an asset

• Salary: Negotiable based on education, experience and skills

• Must have own transportation and will be required to provide proof of registration and insurance for their vehicle

Closing Date: Extended to August 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm

*Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, Criminal Record Check, etc.) to Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department*

*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW 

FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Samson Cree Nation 

Personnel Department 

P.O. Box 159 

Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C1N0 

Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Fax: (780) 585-2088

Ext: 107

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com