Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì Policy Advisor

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS 

Competition #: 006-03-2025

Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’ Policy Advisor  - Term
Department: Ni'ehłyat Nidähjì (Our Families Our Futures)  

Location: Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’ – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date: March 25, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately 

End Date: March 31, 2026 (possible extension)

Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($4,062.00 biweekly)  

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): April 8, 2025

Reporting to the Director of Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’ (Our Families, Our Future), the Policy Advisor provides evidenced-based research and reports by analyzing and providing advice on legislation, policies and procedures, and on a wide range of Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’ issues such as inherent Aboriginal treaty rights, governance and social policy.

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: 

•    An advanced post-secondary degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant field (law, social sciences, business, health, environmental studies,    humanities, governance), as well as a minimum of three years of experience working in policy or related field for government  (preferably a Yukon First Nation government). An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, experience and skills may be considered.
•    Experience leading policy, legislation and/or research projects.
•    Experience working on internal and intergovernmental/cross-agency policies, strategies and/or action plans.
•    Knowledge of research and policy tools and methods.
•    Strong research and project management skills.
•    Working knowledge of TH social structures, traditions, cultural values, and of the health, social and family issues affecting TH Citizens. 
•    Strong knowledge of holistic case management and trauma informed practices.
•    Knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Constitution, Final Agreement and Self Government Agreement.

Assets:

·    Experience drafting funding proposals is an asset.

·    Knowledge of Bill-C92 and the Government of Yukon’s Child and Family Services Act is an asset.

Conditions of Employment:

•    Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. 
•    TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
•    Mental Wellness First Aid, Vicarious Trauma and Trauma Informed Care certification

A detailed job description is available upon request.  

Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  [email protected] 

Mail:  Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government, P.O. Box 599, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0 

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.”