Dënezhu Ways Policy Advisor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2025-05-001

Dënezhu Ways Policy Advisor - Permanent 

Department:  Implementation 

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date:  May 2, 2025 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date:  Immediately 

Salary:  Level 9 Step 1 ($105,612.00 annually) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):   May 15, 2025 

Reporting to the Implementation Manager, the incumbent leads the TH Government’s ongoing efforts to reflect, revitalize and embed Dënezhu ways of being, knowing and governing across all aspects of governance, with a specific focus on ensuring that TH legislation, policies, practices and procedures are grounded in Dënezhu values, principles and worldview. The incumbent plays a key role in building internal capacity, cultivating future leaders, and supporting the TH Government’s implementation, monitoring and mentorship efforts. This work includes leading strategic initiatives such as the Dënezhu Law Revitalization Project, developing education resources, and fostering understanding through culturally responsive engagement. The incumbent ensures that knowledge is respectfully documented for current and future use, and that ethical, confidential and culturally safe approaches guide all efforts. 

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 Indigenous studies, ethnography, policy, governance, public administration, law or related field, with a minimum of two years of work experience in a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.


• General knowledge of Indigenous ways, philosophies and worldviews, with knowledge of Yukon Indigenous people’s history, cultures, values, traditions and ways of life.


• Knowledge of Dënezhu ways, philosophies and worldview.


• Experience analyzing, developing and presenting policy guidance and options through collaborative processes.


• Experience working with and writing about Indigenous knowledge, philosophies, values and practices.


• Experience in applying an Indigenous and Dënezhu lens to governance structures, including legislation, policy, guidelines and practices.


• Experience facilitating and leading group consultations with diverse interests to reach consensus.


• Awareness of the political, cultural, social and economic environments in which Self-Governing Yukon First Nations operate. 

Assets: 

• Strong mentoring skills and ability to connect with varied audiences.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative internal and external relationships with groups and individuals.


• Ability to act in a manner that conveys high personal and professional standards consistent with principles and values important to the TH Government.

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check.


• Class 5 Driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.


• 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:  [email protected] 

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.”