EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2025-11-005
Economic Development & Project Officer - Term
Department: Governance & Executive Operations
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: November 4, 2025
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: March 31, 2028
Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly)
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): November 17, 2025
Reporting to the Development Partnership Manager, this position provides support through policy development, planning and collaboration with other groups and individuals on a variety of projects and initiatives. This position is a pivotal part of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in community’s journey toward a sustainable energy future, requiring collaboration, research, and strategic planning to help the community embrace renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Energy Initiative is a vital project aimed at shaping the community's energy future through sustainable practices and renewable solutions. The Economic Development and Project Officer, plays a key role in supporting the creation of the community's Energy Strategy, working alongside community members and stakeholders to explore energy needs, opportunities for energy efficiency, and sustainable energy technologies. Responsibilities will include organizing events like energy symposiums, conducting research on emerging energy technologies, data collection for Dawson City and TH traditional territory and fostering partnerships with local, provincial, and national organizations.
The incumbent fosters community engagement and promotes energy literacy, helping to create a deeper understanding of how renewable energy can benefit the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in community. The incumbent manages the progress of the Energy Initiative, ensuring that projects stay on track and align with the community's goals, while also seeking out funding opportunities and supporting grant applications to bring the vision to life.
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 or diploma in Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, Indigenous Governance, or related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge and demonstrated skills and experience may be considered.
Experience in carrying out research and analysis, and knowledge of research tools and methods.
Experience drafting research summaries, proposals or other written communications and correspondence.
Experience working within a First Nation Government and/or an Indigenous organization.
Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with multiple organizations, stakeholders, departments and other levels of governments.
Proficient computer skills and records management typically required in an office setting (i.e., Microsoft Office), including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and using Internet search engines.
Ability to analyze community knowledge, data and input, and utilize it to inform and guide project activities.
Ability to manage project financials including budgets and reporting.
Conditions of Employment:
Criminal Records Check.
TH101 cultural awareness training.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/
Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: hrjobs@trondek.ca
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 serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens
in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”
