Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Executive Director Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YTPosting date: June 18, 2026Start date: Immediately. End date: Three (3) years from start date.Salary: Level 14 Step 1 ($6,513.00 biweekly)Closing date: July 2, 2026 4:00pm (YST)Role Overview Reporting to the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Council, the Executive Director is the senior administration official of the TH Government. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the laws, policies, and programs of the TH Government are implemented, providing information, advice, and recommendations to the Council on operation, management, governance, and fiscal management of the TH Government. The incumbent directs, manages, and supervises TH employees, carries out Council‑delegated powers, and provides overall direction to the Senior Management Team, including the development of an annual budget aligned with the Council’s strategic plan. They monitor and ensure that TH funds are managed in accordance with the TH Financial Administration Policy and liaise with officials of other governments and agencies to support TH strategic objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure implementation of TH Government laws, policies, and programs.Provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Council on operations, governance, and fiscal management.Direct, manage, and supervise TH employees through established lines of authority.Carry out Council‑delegated powers, duties,



and functions identified through relevant legislation.Provide administrative expertise and overall direction to the Senior Management Team.Lead development of annual budget consistent with Council’s strategic plan.Ensure TH funds are managed in accordance with the TH Financial Administration Policy.Liaise with officials of other governments and agencies to support TH strategic objectives.Essential QualificationsAdvanced post‑secondary degree (preferably graduate studies level) in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field and minimum four (4) years of senior‑management experience with First Nations Governments.Strong working knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in culture, traditions, traditional knowledge and teachings of Elders.Solid understanding of government administration, particularly Indigenous self‑government.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 at a senior‑management level, including conflict management, mediation, and problem‑solving.Significant experience and knowledge in senior‑level negotiations in Indigenous and intergovernmental contexts.Strong fiscal management and budget skills.Experience developing, conducting, and implementing strategic plans, work plans, organizational assessments/evaluations, and policies.AssetsAbility to maintain discretion, tact, diplomacy, compassion, and good judgment under demanding circumstances.Ability to resolve conflicts while fostering team and organizational unity.Ability to make complex decisions requiring cultural sensitivity.Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with Council (including Elder and Youth Councils), citizens, and the general public.Conditions of EmploymentCriminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.Incident Command 100, 200, 300.Class 5 Driver’s License and Clear Driver’s Abstract.TH101 cultural awareness.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Executive Director - C$169,338 A Year (Dawson City)
🏢 Tr’ondek Hwech’in
📍 Dawson City