Deputy Registrar of Land Titles
Job No:
153212
Location:
New Aiyansh, BC or remote within BC
- Join our self-governed Indigenous community while honouring our heritage
- Receive a competitive annual salary of $62K for a part-time position, plus full benefits
- Assist in achieving our long-term goals while gaining invaluable experience
About the Nisga'a Land Title Office
Located on BC's rugged northwest coast, 100-150 km north of Terrace, Nisga'a Lands are blessed with soaring mountains, dramatic lava beds, picturesque fjords, and thriving rivers and streams, complemented by our rich cultural traditions. For visitors and residents, there is a wide variety of activities to enjoy, including fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, and much more!
The Nisga'a Land Title Office is home to the only Torrens title system operated by an Indigenous Government. This is possible because of the Nisga’a Nation’s ownership of, and jurisdiction over, its lands. The land title system is operated in accordance with the Nisga’a Land Title Act and other relevant Nisga’a statutes. Registered Nisga’a Land is not recorded in the BC Land Title Office or any other provincial or national registry.
To learn more about the Nisga'a Land Title Office and what we do, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
NLG is currently seeking a Deputy Registrar of Land Titles in a part-time basis (averaging 80 hours per month). The flexible weekly workload will be established in consultation with the Registrar, to meet operational needs of the NLTO. This is a remote position, which requires monthly travel to our office in New Aiyansh, BC.
Reporting to the current Registrar of Land Titles, you will work towards being appointed to take over the role. You will be trained to lead the vision of the department while managing and mentoring a small team. You will also learn what you need to be able to be an advisor on important matters and external communications, and take legislative responsibility for all registrations. Specifically, the scope of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership and mentorship to staff members, as well as professional advice, when needed
- Ensuring correct legal language is used in all documents, and all procedures are followed
- Taking final responsibility for all land title registrations
- Acting with professionalism and treating everyone respectfully
- Creating and performing presentations, and adapting to different audiences
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders and organizations - lawyers, notaries, banks, governments, property owners
About You
To qualify for this role, you must be a Practising Solicitor/Lawyer or someone eligible to practice law. You should also have at least 2 years experience working in a legal department, with a preference to experience with land titles or administrative law. NLG will also consider a combination of education and relevant work experience for candidates that demonstrated extensive experience in leadership, coaching, and program management in previous roles.
To succeed in this role, you will also need:
- Strong working knowledge of the Nisga’a Treaty
- Effective interpersonal, networking, and community relations skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Computer proficiency
- Be adaptable and willing to learn
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License, clean abstract, and access to reliable transportation
- A clear criminal record check
Lastly, our ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of and respect for Indigenous culture. Familiarity with the Nisga’a language and culture will be considered an asset. Candidates with a Law degree and those currently working towards completing one, are encouraged to apply!
Candidates that do not meet our minimum experience requirements are also encouraged to apply!
About the Benefits
The successful candidate will receive $62K annual salary. All NLG members also receive access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Paid time off accrual of 15% of your salary (8% Vacation and 7% Elected Leave)
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Short and long-term disability
- Group life insurance
- Group pension plan
- Employee & family assistance program (EFAP) — confidential counseling services to assist employees
- Opportunities for personal and professional training and development
- Relocation assistance negotiable
By joining the NLG team, you can have a rewarding and exciting career that offers great opportunities for professional progression. Best of all, all of your hard work and dedication will serve the good of our Nation.
If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!