Trust Manager

The Trust Manager reports to a Board of Trustees (the Trustees) comprised of seven (7) Financial Trustees and five (5) Community Fund Trustees. The Trust Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the administration, investment, and distribution of assets within the Trust according to the terms of the Trust Agreement. The Trust Manager will manage the day-to-day operations, ensuring the organizational systems operate efficiently and effectively to support the staff, the Trustees, and the community in adherence to organizational policies and procedures and the provisions of the Trust Agreement. The Trust Manager will also facilitate goal setting and establish strategic directions for the Trust to carry out the mission and vision to maximize the benefit for the Peguis First Nation Community.

The Peguis Surrender Claim Trust (the Trust) represents one of the largest settlements of its kind in the history of Canada. Established in 2010 to receive, invest, manage, and administer the assets of the Trust for the benefit of the beneficiaries, Peguis First Nation, and its members. The Peguis Surrender Claim Trust seeks a Trust Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and administration effectively and efficiently under the Trust Agreement.

The position is located in the community of Peguis First Nation with a subsidiary office in Winnipeg.