Lands and Estates Manager
- Southwold, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a management role.
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position: Lands and Estates Manager
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Department: Lands and Estates
Division: Lands and Estates, Housing
Salary: Competitive salary range
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.,
must be flexible to work some evening and weekends based on program requirements
Posting Date: September 8 , 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Under the direction of the LEH Administrator, The Lands and Estates Manager is responsible for the effective management and administration of the Lands & Estates Department. This role involves overseeing the land surveyors, researchers, and clerical positions, as well as other support staff as needed. The Manager is also responsible for presenting Estate approval documentation to Chief and Council.
Land transactions for the Oneida Nation of the Thames are managed internally, which is unique to the settlement. The Manager will develop and implement both short- and long-term goals, objectives, and operational strategies for the department. Additionally, the Lands and Estates Manager will oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective resource management. This position holds full responsibility for the department’s operations.
Education
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Department: Lands and Estates
Division: Lands and Estates, Housing
Salary: Competitive salary range
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.,
must be flexible to work some evening and weekends based on program requirements
Posting Date: September 8 , 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
Under the direction of the LEH Administrator, The Lands and Estates Manager is responsible for the effective management and administration of the Lands & Estates Department. This role involves overseeing the land surveyors, researchers, and clerical positions, as well as other support staff as needed. The Manager is also responsible for presenting Estate approval documentation to Chief and Council.
Land transactions for the Oneida Nation of the Thames are managed internally, which is unique to the settlement. The Manager will develop and implement both short- and long-term goals, objectives, and operational strategies for the department. Additionally, the Lands and Estates Manager will oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective resource management. This position holds full responsibility for the department’s operations.
Education
- A Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a management role.
- Familiar with Oneida Nation of the Thames land transaction process.
- Strong understanding of the organization and functions of the Council.
- Experience in strategic planning and implementation is considered an asset.
- Experience in developing work plans, budgets, proposals, policies, and procedures is considered an asset.
- Training in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Conflict Resolution, or a willingness to obtain such training, is considered an asset.
- A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
- Resume
- The successful candidate must submit a recent Criminal Record Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
- The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
- Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
- A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
- Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage the Lands and Estates Department, including supervising staff and overseeing daily operations, land transactions, and estate approval documentation for presentation to Chief and Council. Develop and implement departmental goals, strategies, and operational plans while ensuring efficient, high-quality, cost-effective services.
Requirements
A post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is required, or equivalent work experience, along with at least two years of relevant management experience. Candidates should be familiar with Oneida Nation of the Thames land transaction processes and Council functions; strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and dispute-resolution training are assets.
Skills
- Department Management
- Land Administration
- Estate Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Planning
- Budgeting
- Policy Development
- Procedure Development
- Work Plan Development
- Proposal Development
- Conflict Resolution
- Council Relations
- Land Transactions
- Resource Management
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
Keywords
- Lands And Estates
- Land Administration
- Estate Administration
- Land Transactions
- Oneida Nation Of The Thames
- Chief And Council
- Department Management
- Staff Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Strategies
- Work Plans
- Budgets
- Proposals
- Policies
- Procedures
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Resource Management