Lands Director

On behalf of our client, Musqueam Indian Band, we are actively seeking a Lands Director to join their team! The Musqueam people are traditional speakers of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and constitute a robust and growing community, boasting over 1,300 members. Their community is situated on a small portion of their ancestral lands, known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve, located to the south of Marine Drive near the Fraser River's mouth. The name "Musqueam" is intricately tied to the River Plant, known as məθkʷəy̓. Passed down through generations, there is a compelling story that explains how they have come to be recognized as the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) - People of the River Plant. Historically, they have moved within their territory, harnessing its abundant resources for fishing, hunting, trapping, and gathering. They have maintained their cultural distinctiveness and resilience despite enduring challenges posed by residential schools, colonial laws that sought to suppress their ceremonies, and other attempts at assimilation. Today, their lands and waters continue to serve as the bedrock of their cultural and economic practices, carrying within them the repository of knowledge and memory, intricately intertwined with their teachings and laws. To delve deeper into the rich heritage and culture of Musqueam, we invite you to visit their official website at www.musqueam.bc.ca.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Lands Director administers interests in Musqueam land and natural resources in accordance with the Land Code and related agreements. This role involves overseeing the comprehensive management of the MIB Lands Office and Land Registry for Reserve lands under delegated authority from the Musqueam Indian Band Council. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the MIB Lands Office, including the management of lands’ staff and the development of annual departmental budgets, work plans, and policies and procedures.