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Land Dispute Resolution Technician - General

Job Description

Term - 6 Months

SUMMARY:

The Successful applicant will be generally responsible for coordinating the Land Dispute Resolution process for the Blood Tribe, whose purpose is to facilitate a fair and objective process in the adjudication and resolution of disputes on land occupancy of the Blood Reserve occurring among members of the Blood Tribe.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• The successful applicant will be employed with the Management Department of the Blood Tribe Administration for 6 months and will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Executive Team.

AREA OF SUPERVISION:

Positions which generally report to the Land Dispute Resolution Technician include:

             NONE     

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Kainai Land Use & Occupation Dispute & Resolution Policy and The Blood Tribe Administration Policies and Procedures Manual and the Lands Department Operations Manual.

• Participating in an initial orientation of the operations of the Blood Tribe Administration and Kainai Land Use & Occupation Dispute Resolution Policy and Process

• Coordinating the operations of the Kainai Land Dispute Resolution Panel and Appeals Tribunal.

• Participate in a Kainai Land Use & Occupancy Dispute Resolution orientation and training session 1 Day.

• Assist the Blood Tribe in the continued development and maintenance of an appropriate record keeping system

• Working in close consultation with employees of the Blood Tribe Administration including the Tribal Government and Land Management Departments and the Kainai Land Dispute Resolution Panel & Appeals Tribunal.

• Coordinating the development and completion of appropriate forms and documents to be utilized by Blood Tribe in the administration of the Kainai Land Use & Occupation Dispute Resolution policy.

• Schedule appropriate hearings and meetings of the Kainai Land Dispute Resolution Panel and Appeals Tribunal.

• Ensure any hearings and/or meetings of the Kainai Land Dispute Resolution Panel and Appeals Tribunal are appropriately convened and fully documented.

• Coordinating appropriate and timely correspondence and communications on behalf of the Kainai Land Dispute Resolution Panel and Appeals Tribunal.

  NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Fluent in speaking, communicating and understanding the Blackfoot Language

• Familiarity with Blackfoot cultural protocol

• Familiar with the Blood Reserve land occupancy system.

• Effective writing and oral communication skills.

• Effective organizational, office procedural and time management skills.

• Individual must be highly motivated with excellent initiative and an ability to work effectively and independently with minimal supervision.

• Individual must be capable of competing multiple tasks within scheduled deadlines

• Individual must be willing and able to work after regular office hours as required from time to time.

• Individual must have an excellent working knowledge of current computer hardware and software, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, and data base and web browser software.

• Individual must be a team player and able to work as part of a team.

• The individual must be able to carry out duties and responsibilities promptly and courteously and maintain professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Management Degree in Political Science or Native American Studies at a recognized institution and 3 years related experience
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a reliable mode of transportation.
• Must submit an updated criminal record check.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of your credentials, and criminal record check to:

Blood Tribe Administration Human Resources

P.O. Box 60

Standoff AB, T0L 1Y0

Attention: Marlene Blood

OR APPLY ONLINE @ www.bloodtribehr.com and/or [email protected]

DEADLINE: November 26, 2025

Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please contact Marlene Blood @ (403) 737-8219.

Closing Date