Business Manager

Chief Isaac Group of Companies; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Values-based workplace

Job summary

Chief Isaac Group of Companies in Dawson City, Yukon, is seeking a Camp/Hotel Business Manager to support The Northern Workforce HUB within a First Nations/community-based organization. You will oversee business, financial and administrative functions, collaborating with leadership and partners to ensure culturally respectful, efficient operations.

The role covers budgeting, payroll, vendor contracts, staff scheduling, and guest relations, with a focus on safety, confidentiality and community

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business, hospitality, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in hospitality, camp, hotel, or community-based operations.
• Strong financial and organizational skills.
• Experience with accounting and reservation/property management systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work respectfully within First Nations and community environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, financial tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and expense controls.
• Monitor occupancy, revenue, and operational costs.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for leadership.
• Support day-to-day camp/hotel operations.
• Develop and maintain administrative systems, policies, and procedures.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and service contracts.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and training of staff.
• Provide guidance and supervision to administrative and front-line staff.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace.
• Ensure a welcoming and culturally respectful experience for guests.
• Respond to guest concerns and support service quality.
• Build positive relationships with community members, vendors, and partners.
• Support compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and reporting.
• Promote safe, respectful, and accountable workplace practices.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounts payable

Payroll

Hospitality operations

Staff leadership

First Nations environment

Education

Diploma or degree in business/hospitality

Tools

Accounting software

Reservations systems

Property management systems

Job description

About Chief Isaac Group of Companies

Located in Dawson City, the Chief Isaac Group of Companies (CIGC) is a thriving, forward-thinking organization deeply rooted in the rich heritage of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation. Committed to economic growth, sustainability, and meaningful employment, we proudly contribute to the prosperity of Yukon and beyond.

Built on a strong foundation of innovation, community values, and a commitment to excellence, Chief Isaac Group is shaping a future that honors our past while embracing new opportunities. Join us and be part of something greater - where business and culture unite, in the heart of the Land of the Midnight Sun!

Position Overview

The Camp / Hotel Business Manager plays a key role in supporting the successful operation of The Northern Workforce HUB within a First Nations/community-based organization. This position oversees business, financial, and administrative functions while working collaboratively with leadership, staff, and community partners to ensure culturally respectful, efficient, and welcoming operations.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Financial Management

• Manage budgets, financial tracking, and reporting
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and expense controls
• Monitor occupancy, revenue, and operational costs
• Prepare financial and operational reports for leadership

Operations & Administration

• Support day-to-day camp/hotel operations
• Develop and maintain administrative systems, policies, and procedures
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and service contracts
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation

Staff Support & Leadership

• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and training of staff
• Provide guidance and supervision to administrative and front-line staff
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented workplace

Guest, Client & Community Relations

• Ensure a welcoming and culturally respectful experience for guests
• Respond to guest concerns and support service quality
• Build positive relationships with community members, vendors, and partners

Compliance, Safety & Accountability

• Support compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with audits, inspections, and reporting
• Promote safe, respectful, and accountable workplace practices

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in business, hospitality, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in hospitality, camp, hotel, or community-based operations
• Strong financial and organizational skills
• Experience with accounting and reservation/property management systems
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work respectfully within First Nations and community environments
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and community values

Why Work With Us

• Meaningful work supporting community and economic development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunity to grow leadership skills
• Supportive, collaborative, and values-based workplace