Director of Heritage

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government

$128K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in cultural studies, archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, heritage resource management or related field, preferably a master's degree.
  • Minimum two years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent understanding of TH Land Claim and related policies.
  • Knowledge of historic and contemporary relationships with Hän First Nations.
  • Strong financial management skills, including budget management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee development and delivery of heritage, cultural, and Hän language programs.
  • Administer financial and jëje'in resources for the Department.
  • Communicate effectively with community members and heritage organizations.
  • Ensure compliance with Chapter 13 (Heritage) of the TH Final Agreement.
  • Direct cultural initiatives meeting citizen expectations.

Benefits

  • Possibility of being included on an eligibility list for up to 12 months.
  • Working in a culturally rich environment within the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in community.
  • Engagement with Elders and leadership in heritage management.
  • Opportunity to influence cultural and traditional values in government operations.
Full Job Description
Director of Heritage - Permanent Department: Heritage Location: Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Offices - Dawson, YT Posting Date: August 20, 2026 Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 Start Date: Immediately Salary: Level 11 Step 1 ($128,056.50 annually) Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 2, 2026 Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Heritage oversees the development and delivery of TH Government heritage, cultural and Hän language programs, services and initiatives to meet the TH Government's obligations as set out in Chapter 13 (Heritage) of the TH Final Agreement and Citizen expectations with respect to heritage and language. The incumbent directs, develops, and administers the Department's financial and jëje'in resources, and maintains ongoing and effective communication with the community, TH Council, other TH Departments, other governments and heritage-related organizations. 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 (preferably a master's degree) in cultural studies, archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, heritage resource management or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of work experience; an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills, and experience may be considered. - Excellent working knowledge of TH Land Claim and related Agreements, including federal and Government of Yukon heritage-related legislation and policies. - Knowledge of historic and contemporary relationships and cultural partnerships relevant to the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in, including Hän First Nations in Alaska and the Northwest Territories. - Strong working knowledge of First Nations government systems and traditional protocols. - Sound knowledge of Traditional Knowledge management and associated rights, obligations, and laws. - Significant experience in working with Elders. - Sound knowledge of Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in social structures, traditions, language, and cultural values. - Strong financial management skills, including experience with managing budgets and programs. Assets: - Experience conducting or participating in negotiations. - Experience in conflict management, mediation and problem solving. - Considerable experience in working as part of a senior management team, finding consensus, and aligning important cultural and traditional values into TH Government operations. - Experience working at the management level, including directing, motivating and supervising jëje'in. Conditions of Employment: - Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening. - 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/ Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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