K’äjìt-in Zho Manager

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks a K’äjìt-in Zho Manager (Term) in Dawson City, Yukon to lead TH child and youth programs, supervise staff, and oversee the K’äjìt-in Zho operations in line with TH values and language preservation.

The role requires developing budgets, planning short/long term strategies, proposal writing, and coordinating with Elders Council and Youth Council to ensure culturally grounded, life-enhancing programming across TH departments and community partners.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree in health or social services, child and youth care or education.
• Two years of experience working in a First Nation community delivering cultural, social, educational or recreational programming.
• Knowledge of wellness, TH traditions and cultural values, and family issues affecting youth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage TH child and youth programs, including K’äjìt-in Zho operations and staff supervision.
• Develop work plans and budgets aligned with TH Strategic Plan and values.
• Lead proposal writing, fundraising and reporting; collaborate with TH departments and Elders/YOUTH Councils.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grant writing

Holistic case management

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Post-secondary degree in health or social services

Experience in First Nation community programs

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO THE CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-10-001

K’äjìt-in Zho Manager - Term

Department: Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì' (Our Families, Our Future)

Location: Trʼondëk
Hwëchʼin
Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: October 14, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2028

Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($4,176.75 biweekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): October 27, 2026

Reporting to the Director of Ni’ehłyat Nidähjì’, the K’äjìt-in Zho Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management, development and administration of the Tr’ondëk
Hwëch’in (TH) child and youth programs and services, including the operations of K’äjìt-in Zho (Youth House), , short and long term planning strategies, creation of work-plans/budgets that align with TH Strategic Plan and values, proposal-writing, fundraising and overall supervision and performance management of the youth program employees. This position oversees and is responsible for cultural, recreational, social and educational program selections, design, development, coordination and the delivery of life enhancement programming with emphasis on Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in’s traditions, language, and culture. The position works cooperatively and collaboratively with the TH Justice, Wellness, Education and Heritage Department programs and teams, and with other TH Departments / community / territorial resources in order to meet goals, objectives and community expectations to the best possible extent. The position presents and gains feedback from the TH Elders Council and Youth Council, to update and consult on programming and youth supports.

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 in health or social services, child and youth care or education, with a minimum of two years of experience working in a First Nation community providing cultural, social, educational or recreational programming. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.

• In depth knowledge of wellness and of the TH social structure, traditions and cultural values and health, social and family issues affecting young First Nation people.

• Strong knowledge of holistic case management and trauma informed practices.

• Experience with financial management, including budgets, resource management, proposal and grant writing.

• Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, coaching and performance managing staff members.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, manage, evaluate and report on holistic programs / services delivery.

• Knowledge of traditional and contemporary recreational activities, social and life skills programming and activities relevant to First Nations and small communities.
• Knowledge of restorative theories and practices for children and youth.

Assets:

• Knowledge of TH culture and traditions and experience implementing First Nation values into youth programs and services

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to youth, Yukon Child and Family Services Act / Regulations, as well as knowledge of youth-oriented health, social and recreational policies.

• Knowledge of, or willing to learn, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language, as well as the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families and communities.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract.

• Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Driver’s License.

• Standard First Aid certification.

• Mental Health First Aid, Vicarious Trauma and Trauma Informed Care certifications.

• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.