K’äjìt-in Zho Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #:

Kjit-in Zho Manager Term

Department: Niehyat Nidhj (Our Families Our Future)

Location: Kjit-in Zho Youth Centre Dawson YT

Posting Date: May 23 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31 2027 with possible extension or permanency

Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($108595.50 annually)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): June 5 2025

Reporting to the Director of Niehyat Nidhj the Kjit-in Zho Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management development and administration of the Trondk Hwchin (TH) child and youth programs and services including the operations of Kjit-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 Trondk Hwchins 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.

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:

• 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.
• Knowledge of TH culture and traditions and experience implementing First Nation values into youth programs and services.
• Strong knowledge of holistic case management and trauma informed practices.
• Experience withfinancial management including budgets resource management proposal and grant writing.
• Demonstrated experience managing supervising coaching and performance managing staff members.
• Demonstrated ability to develop implement manageevaluate and report on holistic programs / services delivery.
• Knowledge of traditional and contemporary recreational activities social and life skillsprogramming and activities relevant to First Nations and small communities.

Assets:

• Knowledge of restorative theories and practices for children and youth.
• 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 learnTrondk Hwchin government structure culture traditions history demographics family structures socio-economic dynamics challenges and aspirations basic phrases of the Hn 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 Drivers License with clear drivers abstract.
• Willingness to obtain a Class 4 Drivers 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.

To Apply: more information contact Human Resources:Phone:
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 serveTrondkHwchinCitizens

inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.