EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2026-07-007
Dänoją̀’ Zho Manager - Permanent
Department: Heritage
Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: July 27, 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($108,595.50 annually)
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): August 7, 2026
Reporting to the Director of Heritage, the Dänoją̀’ Zho Manager plans, coordinates and oversees the daily operations of the Dänoją̀’ Zho Cultural Centre (DZCC). This includes general administration, jëje’in supervision, facility operations and maintenance, exhibit development and the development and delivery of DZCC programs and visitor services.
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 heritage resources, museum studies, tourism, business administration, Indigenous studies or a related discipline, along with two years of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
- Strong supervisory skills, including managing jëje’in scheduling and performance.
- Knowledge or experience in marketing and communications, including design and production.
- Knowledge and experience in budget management and funding proposal administration.
- Experience with operating audio-visual equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to First Nations history, culture, traditions and values.
- Strong budget development and management skills.
Assets:
- Experience working in the service industry is an asset.
- Experience working with heritage-based organizations or with exhibit design is an asset.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a team environment
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Record Check
- Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver abstract
- Standard First Aid Certification
- 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.”
Skills Required
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in heritage resources, museum studies, tourism, business administration, Indigenous studies or related discipline with two years relevant work experience (or equivalent combination)
- Strong supervisory skills, including managing jeje'in scheduling and performance
- Knowledge or experience in marketing and communications, including design and production
- Knowledge and experience in budget management and funding proposal administration
- Experience with operating audio-visual equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to First Nations history, culture, traditions and values
- Strong budget development and management skills
- Experience working in the service industry
- Experience working with heritage-based organizations or with exhibit design
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision
- Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a team environment
- Criminal Record Check (condition of employment)
- Class 5 Driver's license with clear driver abstract (condition of employment)
- Standard First Aid Certification (condition of employment)
- TH101 Cultural Awareness training (condition of employment)
What We Do
The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government is a First Nation band government based in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. Its mission is to work together, speak with one voice, and serve Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in citizens through a variety of programs, services, and initiatives designed to support the community and the descendants of the Hän-speaking people who have lived along the Yukon River.
