Senior Advisor, Resource Development & Strategic Initiatives

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A First Nation Government in Dawson City is looking for a Senior Advisor, Resource Development & Strategic Initiatives. This permanent position involves facilitating economic initiatives related to natural resources and requires extensive experience in negotiations and knowledge of Yukon regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant graduate degree and have a strong understanding of Indigenous culture and policies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in economic development or related fields.
• Knowledge of TH agreements and cultural values.
• Experience in intergovernmental negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate economic and resource development initiatives.
• Negotiate beneficial project agreements.
• Collaborate with other departments for research and strategy.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of YESAB processes

Strong conflict resolution skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post-secondary degree (Master's or PhD)

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2025-05-015

Senior Advisor, Resource Development & Strategic Initiatives - Permanent

Department: Governance & Executive Operations

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: May 28, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Level 12 Step 1 ($142,291.50 annually)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent facilitates TH economic and resource development, with special focus on opportunities related to mining and other natural resource development initiatives, in accordance with the mandates of TH Council and the General Assembly, in order to promote the Nation's prosperity with respect to the development of natural resources within the Traditional Territory, and to ensure that TH interests are represented and advanced at regulatory hearings, consultations and other public forums. The incumbent works to ensure responsible mining, oil and gas, and other resource development by negotiating beneficial Project Agreements with development proponents, including those advanced by a TH Citizen. The incumbent works collaboratively with other TH Departments to research and assess potential opportunities, address challenges, develop strategies and positions, and negotiate exploration and comprehensive impact benefit agreements, and ensure the effective implementation of these agreements.

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.

Essential Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree (preferably a Master's Degree or PhD) in business administration, commerce, economic development or a similar discipline, as well as extensive working experience (including in a Yukon First Nation environment) in economic development, procurement management/development, the mining, oil and gas industries (exploration, development, remediation, etc.), environmental assessment, negotiating or implementing Impact/Benefit Agreements and infrastructure project development or related field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and experience may be considered.

• Strong working knowledge of Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) processes, Yukon Placer Mining Act and Yukon Quartz Mining Act.

• Strong working knowledge of the TH Final Agreement, the TH Self-Government Agreement, the Final Agreement Implementation Plan, the Self-Government Implementation Plan, the TH Constitution, Program and Service Transfer Agreements and Financial Transfer Agreements.

• A working knowledge of Dënezhu values and principles, and the social structure, traditions, language, and cultural values of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, directives, and policies.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting intergovernmental negotiations.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting research, analysis, and project management.

• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, mediation, and negotiation skills.

Assets:

• Excellent planning, organizing, research, analytical, and critical review skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong ability to maintain high personal and professional standards when representing the TH Government.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with officials of other Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments and organizations in ways that reflect and uphold Dënezhu values and law.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check.

• Class 5 Driver's License and clear Driver’s Abstract.

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available uponrequest.

Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

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.

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inthe pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”