2026-071 Director of Claims & Negotiations

**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 24, 2026, at 4:00pm** **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 descriptio