Job Description

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 employment@wlfn.com, or by mail to:

Human Resources,

25 Reserve Rd,

Naughton, ON

P0M 2M0

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.