Jëje Zho (Men's House) Manager

Trondek; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in is seeking a Jëje Zho Manager – Term in Dawson, Yukon. The incumbent will oversee the Transitional House and Emergency Shelter operations, coordinate programs, and advocate on behalf of the TH Government for men experiencing homelessness.

The role requires trauma‑informed care experience, staff supervision, and knowledge of funding proposals, with a salary listed at Level 9 Step 1 ($108,595.50 CAD annually). The position closes May 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in social work or related field plus two years of supervisory/program delivery experience.
• Experience delivering programs to vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and risk assessments.
• Experience with funding proposals and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation of Jëje Zho (Transitional House and Emergency Shelter).
• Coordinate and support delivery of programs and supports.
• Represent TH Government in homelessness initiatives and advocacy.
• Supervise staff and support professional development.

Skills

Social work

Trauma-informed care

Funding proposals

Harm reduction

Risk assessments

Staff supervision

MS Office 365

Video conferencing

Restorative justice

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Video conferencing technologies

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-05-005

Jëje Zho Manager - Term

Department: Justice

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: May 12, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: Three (3) from start date

Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($108,595.50 annually)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): May 25, 2026

Reporting to the Director of Tr’ëhudè & Dǟʼòleʼ, the Jëje Zho Manager manages the overall operation of Jëje Zho (Transitional House and Emergency Shelter). The incumbent coordinates and supports the delivery of needed programs and supports at Jëje Zho, and represents the TH Government on initiatives and advocacy relating to men experiencing homelessness.

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 or diploma in social work, psychology, humanities or related health services field, plus two years of experience in providing clinical supervision or delivering programs and services to vulnerable populations. An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Experience in providing trauma‑informed care to vulnerable/at‑risk individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, mental health and addiction challenges, and other complex care needs.
• Experience in developing and administering funding proposals and agreements.
• Working knowledge of low‑barrier and harm reduction principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to perform operational and client risk assessments.
• Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, coaching and managing staff performance and professional development.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office/365 programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and video‑conferencing technologies.
• Knowledge of restorative justice principles and approaches.

Assets:

• Financial management and administration experience.
• Knowledge of the TH culture, traditions, history, demographics and family structures

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract, and willingness to acquire a Class 4 driver’s license.
• Standard First Aid Certification.
• Mental Health First Aid.
• De‑escalation and conflict resolution training.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

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

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