Government Services Director

Vuntut Gwitchin Government; Old Crow; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation to start

Matched pension plan

Subsidized Housing may be available

Relocation Allowance

Healthy extended benefits

12 days management leave

10 days sick pay

10 days personal leave

Job summary

Vuntut Gwitchin Government in Old Crow is seeking a Government Services Director to oversee capital planning, property and warehouse management, and community delivery services for the VGFN.

You will lead strategic planning, budgeting, governance, external relations, and emergency management, reporting to the Executive Director; guiding efforts to align operations with the Council's priorities for Citizens.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in engineering, project management, business administration, urban planning, or equivalent.
• 10+ years experience in trades, project management, construction, and/or maintenance operations. A trade certificate is an asset.
• 5+ years experience motivating and managing staff, overseeing finance (budgets and procurement), policy and governance.
• Experience managing infrastructure/facility, or maintenance programs, including strategic planning and evaluation. Northern Arctic community experience is an asset.
• Experience with national, territorial, and local building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs departmental oversight and coordinates with Associate Executive Director, other Directors and Council on housing and service needs.
• Leads planning to align activities with the VGFN long-term vision and strategic plan.
• Manages staff, sets work plans, and coaches toward development and performance goals.
• Submits plans and manages proposals, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversees annual budgets and expenditures; collaborates with Finance on resources.
• Provides leadership in human resources, finance, policy, and governance.
• Oversees external relations, public engagement, and feedback to improve services.
• Responds to emergencies affecting employees and Citizens.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Budgeting

Strategic Planning

Policy Governance

External Relations

Emergency Management

Education

Engineering/PM/Business/Admin/Urban Planning

Job description

Careers that make a difference

We work to build and maintain an accountable government that motivates, inspires, and provides opportunities for Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens. Our employees have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and work on initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.

“With boundless pride in our ancient cultural heritage and ancestral homelands, we exercise our inherent right to self-government, to take the responsibility for the general welfare of our Citizens, and to provide for the good government of our community, lands and resources.”

Who We Are

With boundless pride in our ancient cultural heritage and ancestral homelands, we exercise our inherent right to self-government, to take the responsibility for the general welfare of our Citizens, and to provide for the good governance of our community, lands and resources. We promote wellness, self-sufficiency, and prosperity in our community through cultural teachings and environmental stewardship, and by building and maintaining an accountable government that motivates, inspires, and provides opportunities for the Vuntut Gwitchin.

About The Role

The Government Services Director oversees capital planning, property management, warehouse management, community delivery services as well as infrastructure and maintenance for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN) in accordance with directives and priorities established by VGFN Chief and Council and the Management Committee. It ensures operations of the Department comply with legislation and policy, are within approved budgets, and are in collaboration with community organizations, partners and Citizens. The position also leads planning processes to align strategy with operations to deliver services in the best interest of VGFN Citizens. Reporting to the Executive Director, some of the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Departmental Oversight – Engages broadly with the Associate Executive Director, other VGFN Directors and Managers, and VGFN Council to identify housing and service needs of Citizens and community to help inform the VGFN’s strategic plan, business plan and operating principles.
• Planning – Directs the delivery of community services and housing, including engaging with Yukon and Federal governments to ensure external resourcing/ expertise. Strategizes with Departments to align activities with the VGFN’s long-term vision and strategic plan.
• People Management – Manages direct reports and operations by establishing work plans with staff, evaluating activities and progress, addressing concerns, and communicating direction and expectations. Promotes capacity development through coaching, performance evaluation, encouraging individual development, and manages personnel issues and problem solving.
• Proposal Development – Submits plans and proposals for discussion and approval and supports policy review. Manages project stakeholders, planning, development and implementation. Ensures projects are completed within approved budgets and time frames.
• Financial Management – Develops and allocates the Department’s annual budgets. Oversees contribution agreements and expenditures. Reviews variance reports with the Finance Department to identify projected shortages or surpluses to effectively manage financial resources and priorities.
• Governance – Provides leadership, implements and champions human resources, financial and administrative frameworks, policy, and strategy (as guided by the Directors of Human Resources and Finance). Prioritizes a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with legislation.
• External Relations – Oversees or conducts public engagement and consultation sessions. Communicates information and facilitates community participation and feedback to inform problem solving, to improve services and to align Departmental actions and priorities.
• Emergency Management – Responds to crisis situations of employees and Citizens and consults with appropriate parties to identify and achieve solutions.

What We Offer

• Working Hours: 80 hours biweekly.
• 4% Northern Community Remoteness Allowance for employees residing in Old Crow full-time.
• 4% Northern Travel Allowance for employees residing in Old Crow full-time.
• 4 weeks’ vacation to start plus two weeks paid time-off over the Christmas season.
• A very healthy extended benefits package.
• 12 days management leave per year.
• 10 days sick pay per year.
• 10 days paid special/personal leave per year.
• A matched pension plan.
• Subsidized Housing may be available.
• Relocation Allowance.

What You Bring

Post-secondary education in engineering, project management, business administration, urban planning, or an equivalent combination of experience and training managing community infrastructure or projects.

Significant (10+ years) experience in trades, project management, construction, and/or maintenance operations. A trade certificate is an asset.

Considerable (5+ years) experience motivating and managing staff, overseeing finance (budgets and procurement), policy and governance.

Experience managing infrastructure/facility, or maintenance programs, including strategic planning and evaluation. Direct experience in a Northern Arctic community or region is an asset.

Experience working with national, territorial, and local building codes and regulations.

Supporting you along the way

We believe that a rewarding career is not only good for our employees, but it also leads to better outcomes for our clients, workplace and the community. That’s why we are committed to providing you with a competitive salary, health benefits, and a retirement plan. Beyond compensation, you will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and work on initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Posting Date

March 19, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Status

Permanent Full-time

Location

Old Crow

To Apply

Please send your resume and a coverletter to: [e-mail]

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act(CHRA, Section 16(1)), hiring preference will be given to Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Citizens. Following this, preference will be extended to Indigenous candidates, and then to those with experience and knowledge of First Nations customs and practices.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.