Senior Advisor, Resource Development & Strategic Initiatives

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #:

Senior Advisor Resource Development & Strategic Initiatives - Permanent

Department: Governance & Executive Operations

Location: Trondek Hwechin Offices Dawson YT

Posting Date: May 28 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Level 12 Step 1 ($142291.50 annually)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): June 10 2025

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 Nations 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 Masters 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 Dnezhu values and principles and the social structure traditions language and cultural values of the Trondk
  Hwchin.

• 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 Dnezhu values and law.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check.

• Class 5 Drivers License and clear Drivers Abstract.

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available uponrequest.

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 serveTrondkHwchinCitizens

inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.