Senior Economic Development Advisor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #:

Senior Economic Development Advisor-Term

Department:Governance & Executive Operations

Location:Trʼondëk HwëchʼinOffices Dawson YT

Posting Date:August 7 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:Two (2) years from start date

Salary: Level 10 Step 1 ($4633.50 bi-weekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):August 20 2026

Reporting to theDirector of Resource Development and Strategic Initiatives the Senior Economic Development Advisoris responsible forsupporting economic and community development initiatives relating to Chapter 22 of the TH Final Agreement in part through supporting the TH Governments arms-length Community Economic Development Corporation. The incumbent also supports economic and business development associated with agreements with mining proponents. The incumbentestablishes/administers policy and research opportunities within THs Traditional Territory in support of citizen participation in community and economic development opportunities. The incumbent advocates on behalf of the TH Government and citizen-owned businesses and updates andmaintainsa TH business database. The incumbentidentifiestraining and other professional development opportunities and conducts other research relating to business and community development matters.The incumbent liaises with other TH entities involved in economic and business development and provides support to the Director and Executive Director in fostering positive and collaborative working relationships with these entities.

An Eligibility List may beestablishedfrom 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 termor 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 pleasesubmitacover letter&resumeclearlydemonstratingthe qualifications below asselectionfor further consideration will be based solelyon the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letterandresume.

EssentialQualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in business administration economic developmentplanningor related field (or equivalent).

• A minimum of 2-3 years ofdemonstratedexperience working in community or economic development. Experience working with a Yukon First Nation is considered an asset.

• Completion of post graduate coursework and/or attainment of an economic development designation is considered an asset.

• Experience with fiscal management including budget development and resource management procurementpracticesand contract oversight.

• Experience in developing and implementing policiesprocessesand procedures.

• Experience in a management role leadingmotivatingand supervising staff.

• Proficient inutilizingMicrosoft Office Suite including MS Word Excel Outlook PowerPointVisioand ability to moderate videoconference meetings.

• General knowledge ofTrondëkHwëchinLand Claims AgreementsTrondëkHwëchinConstitution and TH Government legislation.

Assets:

• Knowledge of and experience with project management business planning cost-benefit analyses risk managementframeworksor organizational assessments are considered assets.

• Experience in developing workplansreportsand briefings for senior management is an asset.

• Ability to use and adapt change management principles to support organizational change.

• Strong leadership consensus-buildingsupervisoryand coaching skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Incident Command.

• Class 5 Drivers License and Clear Drivers Abstract.

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: Send inquiries to:

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street Dawson City Yukon

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

To work together to speak with one voice and to serveTrondëkHwëchinCitizens

inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.

Required Experience:

Senior IC