Director of Heritage

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government is seeking a Director of Heritage (Permanent) in Dawson City, YT. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead heritage, culture and Hän language initiatives, manage the department’s budget, and engage with the TH community, councils and partners to fulfill obligations under the TH Final Agreement.

The role starts immediately with an eligibility list possible for future vacancies. A master’s degree and elder engagement are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree (preferably master’s) in cultural studies, archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, heritage resource management or related field.
• Minimum two years of work experience in heritage-related roles.
• Equivalents considered based on education, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of TH Land Claim and heritage legislation and policies.
• Knowledge of historic and contemporary relationships and cultural partnerships relevant to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.
• Strong working knowledge of First Nations government systems and traditional protocols.
• Sound knowledge of Traditional Knowledge management and related rights and laws.
• Significant experience working with Elders.
• Strong knowledge of TH social structures, language, and cultural values.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of TH Government heritage, cultural and Hän language programs and services.
• Direct, develop and administer the department’s resources and budgeting.
• Maintain ongoing communication with community, TH Council and other partners.
• Ensure alignment with TH Final Agreement and citizen expectations.

Skills

Land claim knowledge

First Nations governance

Traditional Knowledge management

Experience with Elders

Cultural heritage partnerships

Financial management

Negotiations

Conflict management

Senior management collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in cultural studies / archaeology / anthropology / museum studies / heritage resource management

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-08-005

Director of Heritage - Permanent

Department: Heritage

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: August 20, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Level 11 Step 1 ($128,056.50 annually)

Cl closing Date: Until Filled

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Heritage oversees the development and delivery of TH Government heritage, cultural and Hän language programs, services and initiatives to meet the TH Government’s obligations as set out in Chapter 13 (Heritage) of the TH Final Agreement and Citizen expectations with respect to heritage and language. The incumbent directs, develops, and administers the Department’s financial and jëje’in resources, and maintains ongoing and effective communication with the community, TH Council, other TH Departments, other governments and heritage-related organizations.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

Essential Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree (preferably a master's degree) in cultural studies, archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, heritage resource management or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of work experience; an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and experience may be considered.

• Excellent working knowledge of TH Land Claim and related Agreements, including federal and Government of Yukon heritage-related legislation and policies.

• Knowledge of historic and contemporary relationships and cultural partnerships relevant to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, including Hän First Nations in Alaska and the Northwest Territories.

• Strong working knowledge of First Nations government systems and traditional protocols.

• Sound knowledge of Traditional Knowledge management and associated rights, obligations, and laws.

• Significant experience in working with Elders.

• Sound knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in social structures, traditions, language, and cultural values.

• Strong financial management skills, including experience with managing budgets and programs.

Assets

• Experience conducting or participating in negotiations.

• Experience in conflict management, mediation and problem solving.

• Considerable experience in working as part of a senior management team, finding consensus, and aligning important cultural and traditional values into TH Government operations.

• Experience working at the management level, including directing, motivating and supervising jëje’in.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serveTr’ondëkHwëch’inCitizens in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”