Executive Director

Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government; Quebec, Dawson City; On-site; CAD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government invites applications for the Executive Director - Term. This senior role reports to the TH Council and leads governance, executive operations, and financial management to implement laws, policies, and programs.

Starting immediately, the three-year term requires extensive First Nations governance experience, strategic planning, and people leadership. Located in Dawson City, Yukon, with eligibility as noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Advanced Post-Secondary Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or similar with 4+ years in senior management with First Nations Governments.
• Strong knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture, traditions, and Elders' teachings.
• Extensive government administration experience, especially Indigenous self-government.
• Familiarity with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final and Self-Government Agreements and Constitution.
• Experience in HR management and labour relations at a senior level, including conflict resolution.
• Significant experience in senior-level negotiations in Indigenous/intergovernmental contexts.
• Strong fiscal management and budget skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to implement TH laws, policies and programs.
• Direct and supervise TH employees and support the Senior Management Team.
• Develop annual budgets aligned with Council’s strategic plan.
• Liaise with other governments and agencies to advance TH objectives.

Skills

Senior management

Public administration

Indigenous governance

Budget management

Negotiations

HR management

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: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – 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 the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Council, 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.

Essential Qualifications:

• 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’ondëk Hwëch’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’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement, the Self-Government Agreement, and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’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 serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”