Executive Director

Trondek; Dawson City; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëkHwëch’in is seeking an Executive Director on a term basis to lead Governance & Executive Operations. Based in Dawson, the role reports to the TH Council and directs senior management, policy development and budget execution for the TH Government.

The incumbent will coordinate intergovernmental relationships, ensure compliance with fiscal policies, and provide strategic advice to Council on operations, governance, and program delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or similar with at least four years of senior management experience in First Nations governments.
• Strong knowledge of Tr’ondëkHwëch’in culture, traditions, traditional knowledge and Elders’ teachings.
• Strong knowledge of government administration, Indigenous self-government, and operations.
• Familiarity with the Tr’ondëkHwëch’in Final Agreement, Self-Government Agreement, and Constitution.
• Experience in human resources management and labour relations at a senior level.
• Significant experience in senior level negotiations in Indigenous and intergovernmental contexts.
• Strong fiscal management and budgeting skills.
• Experience developing strategic plans, work plans, evaluations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure laws, policies and programs of the TH Government are implemented effectively.
• Provide information, advice and recommendations to Council on operations, governance and fiscal matters.
• Direct and supervise TH employees through established lines of authority.
• Develop annual budgets aligned with Council’s strategic plan and department workplans.
• Liaise with other governments and agencies to support TH strategic objectives.

Skills

Discretion & diplomacy

Conflict resolution

Cultural sensitivity

Decision making

Relationship building

Indigenous governance knowledge

Budgeting & fiscal mgmt

Education

Advanced degree in Public Admin / Business Admin or similar

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-06-001

Executive Director -Term

Department:Governance & Executive Operations

Location:TrʼondëkHwëchʼinOffices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: September 18, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75

Start Date:Immediately

End Date:Three (3) years from start date

Salary:Level 14 Step 1 ($6,513.00 biweekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): October 1, 2026

Reporting to theTr’ondëkHwëch’inCouncil, the Executive Director is the senior administration official of the TH Government and is responsible for ensuring that the laws, policies, and programs of the TH Government are implemented, while providing information, advice, and recommendations to Council on the operation, management, governance, and fiscal management of the TH Government. The incumbent, except as otherwise required by the TH Governance Act or other applicable legislation, is also responsible for directing, managing, and supervising TH employees through established lines of authority, and for carrying out Council-delegated powers, duties, and functions or those identified through relevant legislation. The incumbent provides administrative expertise and overall direction to the Senior Management Team and provides direction on the development of an annual budget that is consistent with Council’s strategic plan and annual departmental workplans. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring that TH funds are managed in accordance with TH’s Financial Administration Policy, and are utilized wisely, productively and for the purposes for which they are intended. The position is also responsible for liaising with officials of other governments and agencies in support of TH strategic objectives.

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.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.

EssentialQualifications:

• Advanced Post-Secondary Degree (preferably graduate studies level) in Public Administration, Business Administration or similar degree(s) combined with a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with First Nations Governments in a senior management capacity. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and experience may be considered.

• Strong working knowledge and understanding of Tr’ondëkHwëch’in culture, traditions, traditional knowledge and other ways of knowing, and the teachings of Elders.

• Strong working knowledge of government administration (particularly Indigenous self-government) and operations.

• Strong working knowledge of the Tr’ondëkHwëch’in Final Agreement, the Self-Government Agreement, and the Tr’ondëkHwëch’in Constitution.

• Experience in human resources management and labour relations (particularly at a senior management level), including conflict management, mediation and problem solving.

• Significant experience and knowledge in conducting or participating in senior level negotiations, particularly in an Indigenous and intergovernmental context.

• Strong fiscal management and budget skills.

• Experience in developing, conducting, and implementing strategic plans, work plans, organizational assessments / evaluations, and policies.

Assets:

• Ability to maintain discretion, tact, diplomacy, compassion, and good judgment under demanding circumstances and in a dynamic working environment.

• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts while fostering team and organizational unity.

• Ability to make complex decisions, including those that require cultural sensitivity.

• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with Council (including Elder and Youth Councils), jëje-in, Citizens, and the general public.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Incident Command 100, 200, 300.

• Class 5 Driver’s License and Clear Driver’s Abstract.

• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

For more information, contact Human Resources: Phone: [phone] Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

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.”