ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.
Competition Number: 2026-071
Position: Director of Claims & Negotiations
Department: Legal Claims & Negotiations
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $46- $60.50/HR – 35 Hours per Week
Location: Naughton, ON
Closing Date: November 4, 2026, at 4:00pm
**AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS**
POSITION SCOPE:
The Director of Claims & Negotiations provides senior strategic leadership for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek’s Legal Claims & Negotiations Department within the Political Office. The Director oversees a coordinated, Nation-controlled approach to legal claims, Treaty matters, strategic negotiations, consultation and accommodation, litigation oversight, Lands Recovery, policy and legal research, evidence management, territorial intelligence, and related jurisdictional initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A university degree in Law, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Land and Resource Management, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in legal claims, Indigenous rights, Treaty matters, land and resource management, consultation and accommodation, or intergovernmental negotiations.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary teams, major negotiations, complex projects, or high-value strategic initiatives is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with First Nations governments and advancing Indigenous rights, land claims, resource development, or intergovernmental relations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations on legal claims, Treaty matters, negotiations, consultation and accommodation, territorial issues, Lands Recovery, emerging legal risks, and jurisdictional initiatives.
- Implement Council directives and ensure significant files align with approved mandates, the Legal Strategy, Lands Recovery Strategy, Governance Strategic Priorities Report (GSPR), and other strategic priorities.
- Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and operations of the Legal Claims & Negotiations Department.
- Lead, support, and coordinate complex, multi-party negotiations involving land claims, Treaty implementation, resource development, Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs), intergovernmental arrangements, jurisdiction, self-government, and other Council-authorized matters.
We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.
Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to [email protected], or by mail to:
Human Resources,
25 Reserve Rd,
Naughton, ON
P0M 2M0
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Skills Required
- University degree in Law, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Land and Resource Management, Business, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and extensive relevant experience
- Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in legal claims, Indigenous rights, Treaty matters, land and resource management, consultation and accommodation, or intergovernmental negotiations
- Experience working with First Nations governments and advancing Indigenous rights, land claims, resource development, or intergovernmental relations
- Minimum five years of experience leading or supervising multidisciplinary teams, major negotiations, complex projects, or high-value strategic initiatives
What We Do
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek is an Indigenous government dedicated to the prosperity of its members. It provides a wide range of programs and services focused on education, health, community wellness, and social services. The Nation also prioritizes local economic stimulation and the development of community initiatives, striving to thrive as a strong and proud Nation by honoring its ancestral gifts and the Life of the Land.
