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Georgette Howard

Hiawatha,ON

Summary

Driven and resourceful Administrative professional with 30+ years of experience supporting the work of First Nations and Aboriginal Organizations with a passion for Lands Management. Detail-oriented and professional with superb people-skills, adept and planning, directing and maintaining operations.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Lands Officer

Hiawatha First Nation
11.2023 - Current
  • Carries out all responsibilities of Land Officer as set out in Hiawatha First Nation Land Code.
  • At the direction of Chief and Council assist with the development of Land laws (i.e Land Use Plan/MRP etc.)
  • Reviews and Approves land lease agreements (residential, commercial, retail, industrial agreements), subleases, permits, rights of way, additions to reserve proposals, allotments, transfers, mortgages etc., and other legal documentation pertaining to Hiawatha First Nation Reserve lands.
  • Provides guideline information as to the process for a proponent to register a lease or permit on reserve lands.
  • Oversees registrations in the First Nations Lands Registry System and Land Registry searches for membership and clients.
  • Communicates with lessees and Band membership on land and land use issues, and with trustees, executors, and solicitors on land disposition.
  • Assists and provides information to Chief and Council on land and land use issues.
  • Where appropriate facilitate processing of estates and communication with AANDC about land estates.
  • Approves all documentation as to form under the Land Code prior to registration.
  • Facilitate Appraisals, rent reviews for leases and permits on Hiawatha First Nation lands and monitors collection made on behalf of the Lessees.
  • Facilitates compliance with environmental review requirements set out in the Land Code.
  • Researches, verifies and compiles land status reports on reserve lands for distribution to appropriate parties.
  • Oversees and monitor Lands Office expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.
  • Supervises the staff within the Lands Office.
  • Conducts annual staff evaluations.
  • Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies.

Lands Clerk

Hiawatha First Nation
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Assist Lands Officer with development of Land Laws and support of Land Code in accordance with Framework Agreement and First Nation Lands Management Act
  • Provide administrative support for all aspects of Lands Program
  • Assist with monitoring land leases, including but not limited to rent reviews, fees, assignments, working with realtors and lawyers
  • Assist with Registration of Instruments in First Nation Lands Registry System under HFN Land Code
  • Research and retrieve reports from First Nation Lands Registry System as needed
  • Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
  • Prepare reports for Lands Officer, Council, funders, committees or other agencies as required
  • Prepare, verify and process requisitions for expenses in the department
  • Maintaining accurate records and up to date files and ensuring security of those files in accordance with appropriate legislation
  • Assist Hiawatha First Nation citizens with Estate matters
  • Belong to committees and working groups when necessary.

Executive Assistant

Scugog Island First Nation
12.2014 - 01.2018
  • Provide information to staff, community members, and general public as directed by Council
  • Compiled data, stats, and other information for Council initiatives
  • Liaise with Finance for document management re: monthly legal billing and approvals; coordinate approval and payment of Council related invoices
  • Established recording, tracking & reminder systems for Chief and Council tasks, appointments, meetings and deadlines
  • Schedule, confirm and maintain appointments and special meetings of Council and maintain electronic calendars
  • Compiled computerized and manual document management system for Council with respect to formal documents for each portfolio area
  • Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, reports, presentations, reports and briefing notes
  • Responsible for coordination of Council's administrative procedures such as budget submissions, contract administration, attendance management for Council's direct reports and lieu time tracking for Council
  • Prepare any Council related purchase orders
  • Make all travel arrangements for Council
  • Reconcile all Council Monthly Visa statements
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for Council
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for Council
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for Council.

Executive Assistant

Gane Financial
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Assisting Financial Coach with securing prospects and scheduling all client meetings
  • Assist Financial Coach with researching financial marketplace and providing clients with information regarding their investments
  • Preparation and distribution of financial reports for all client meetings
  • Assist clients with Insurance Policy applications
  • Collect Insurance Policy Premiums and forward to respective Insurance Companies and track for follow up
  • Assist Clients with securing Lines of Credit working in conjunction with various banks
  • Assist and advise clients of maturing money market instruments and preparation of redemptions and other matters in relation to dividends and interest
  • Researching information from various sources, including providers of financial and insurance products
  • Maintain office filing system.

Office Manager

Niigon Technologies Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2013
  • Maintain office filing system (general, personnel, financial, Board of Directors)
  • Prepare and input all financial transactions with Accpac including: AP/AR, prepare customer invoices, post receivables, prepare bank deposits and prepare bank reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly government remittances including WSIB, CRA, HST
  • Prepare and record weekly payroll
  • Maintain all employee records and provide statistics to management team
  • Maintain benefits and pension programs (enrollment and changes)
  • Assist Human Resource Manager with all human resource issues that arise including Health and Safety and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety legislation
  • Report daily inventory of finished goods and production materials to customers
  • Confirm timing/pick-up/delivery with customers and carriers and track shipments
  • Prepare Customs, NAFTA and manifest documents for international destinations.

Office Administrator

Moose Deer Point First Nation Nursing Station
01.2009 - 10.2010
  • Book patient appointments and greet patients
  • Register patients on MEDIPATIENT system
  • Prepared new charts as required and filed reports in patients charts
  • Faxed required prescriptions and referrals to Specialists
  • Maintained immunization, medical supplies and office supplies
  • Reviewed monthly expense reports and provided quarterly reporting to West Parry Sound Health Center.

Economic Development Officer

Wahta Mohawks
01.2006 - 10.2007
  • Liaised with Government Ministries, agencies, financial institutions and Aboriginal organizations
  • Provided analysis of legislative, program and policy amendments as developed and provided briefing notes to council
  • Prepared and conducted studies, profiles and assessments required for economic ventures and business opportunities and prepared recommendations to Council
  • Developed and maintained economic profiles of community to encourage business development
  • Prepared various Request for Proposals for existing Wahta Mohawk Businesses
  • Assisted in development and promotion of existing Wahta Mohawk businesses through promotion, advertising and attendance at trade shows
  • Prepared monthly written and financial reports
  • Participated in annual program planning sessions with program and administrative staff.

Project Manager

National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association
04.2002 - 07.2005
  • Supported the Executive Director in development of long term strategic and annual operating plans and budgets
  • Assisted Executive Director in devising policy planning and implementation strategies
  • Assisted with implementing Board policies, by-laws and directives within parameters of legislative and regulatory provisions
  • Prepared year end reporting requirements under various Contribution Agreements
  • Coordinated and planned all aspects of annual National Conference
  • Coordinator for Regional Lands Association which included following administrative duties: Membership database, membership recruitment, confirming speakers, renting facilities and arranging catering, collecting evaluation forms and compiling evaluation responses
  • Responsible for overall project management of various projects within organization relating to ATR (Additions to Reserve) CCP (Comprehensive Community Planning) and INAC policies and procedures
  • Participated in development of RLEMP (Reserve Lands and Environment Management Training Program).

Lands and Housing Manager

Hiawatha First Nation
02.1994 - 04.2002
  • Managed all reserve lands and designated lands in accordance with the Indian Act and terms and conditions outlined in the delegated authorities granted to Hiawatha First Nation under Section 53&60 of the Indian Act
  • Prepared and reviewed and approved execution of all instruments and transactions outlined under delegation consisting of leases, permits, rights of way, assignments and land transfers
  • Maintained First Nation records related to Band lands, Individual land Holdings and estate interest in lands
  • Maintained Hiawatha First Nation land data base
  • Practiced Good Neighbor Policy with adjacent township and municipality
  • Maintained annual and monthly financial reports and special reports as required concerning the land administration and management of Hiawatha First Nation
  • Operated all aspects of Hiawatha First Nation Housing and Rental Programs and related budgets.

Executive Assistant

Indian Claims Commission
01.1991 - 04.1992
  • Responsible to Chief Commissioner for general operation of Chiefs Commissioners office in Toronto
  • Ensure all inquiries handed down by Chief Commissioner were communicated to seven Co-Commissioners in Ottawa
  • Researched and prepared reports as required
  • Made all arrangements pertaining to various negotiation meetings.

Administrative Assistant

Indian Commission of Ontario
10.1989 - 08.1991
  • Provided administrative support to staff of five
  • Mail distribution, ordering supplies and petty cash
  • Attended and took minutes at Tripartite negotiation meetings
  • Prepared reports as required.

Legal Secretary

Blake, Cassels and Graydon
01.1989 - 10.1989
  • Prepared legal documents for Corporate and Commercial Law in acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity investments
  • Organized and maintained filing of legal documents
  • Prepared letters for lawyer's signature
  • Scheduling of meetings and teleconferences
  • Scheduled all appointments, appearances and briefings
  • Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.

Education

Certificate Program - Office Manager

Fleming College
Peterborough, ON

Lands Management Training Program -

Indian And Northern Affairs

Legal Secretary Program -

George Brown College
Torontp
04.1989

Skills

  • Project planning and development
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Video Conferencing Software
  • Records Management
  • Databases
  • Reports and Financial Statements
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Meeting Agenda Preparation
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Electronic Document Filing and Retrieval
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Executive Presentations
  • Detail-Oriented

Languages

English

Timeline

Lands Officer

Hiawatha First Nation
11.2023 - Current

Lands Clerk

Hiawatha First Nation
07.2021 - 11.2023

Executive Assistant

Scugog Island First Nation
12.2014 - 01.2018

Executive Assistant

Gane Financial
01.2013 - 12.2014

Office Manager

Niigon Technologies Ltd
01.2010 - 04.2013

Office Administrator

Moose Deer Point First Nation Nursing Station
01.2009 - 10.2010

Economic Development Officer

Wahta Mohawks
01.2006 - 10.2007

Project Manager

National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association
04.2002 - 07.2005

Lands and Housing Manager

Hiawatha First Nation
02.1994 - 04.2002

Executive Assistant

Indian Claims Commission
01.1991 - 04.1992

Administrative Assistant

Indian Commission of Ontario
10.1989 - 08.1991

Legal Secretary

Blake, Cassels and Graydon
01.1989 - 10.1989

Certificate Program - Office Manager

Fleming College

Lands Management Training Program -

Indian And Northern Affairs

Legal Secretary Program -

George Brown College

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