EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2026-05-005
Jëje Zho Manager - Term
Department: Justice
Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: May 12, 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: Three (3) years from start date
Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($108,595.50 annually)
Closing Date: Until Filled
Reporting to the Director of Tr’ëhudè & Dǟʼòleʼ, the Jëje Zho Manager manages the overall operation of Jëje Zho (Transitional House and Emergency Shelter). The incumbent coordinates and supports the delivery of needed programs and supports at Jëje Zho, and represents the TH Government on initiatives and advocacy relating to men experiencing homelessness.
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 social work, psychology, humanities or related health services field, plus two years of experience in providing clinical supervision or delivering programs and services to vulnerable populations. An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
- Experience in providing trauma-informed care to vulnerable/at-risk individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, mental health and addiction challenges, and other complex care needs.
- Experience in developing and administering funding proposals and agreements.
- Working knowledge of low barrier and harm reduction principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to perform operational and client risk assessments.
- Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, coaching and managing staff performance and professional development.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office/365 programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and video-conferencing technologies.
- Knowledge of restorative justice principles and approaches.
Assets:
- Financial management and administration experience.
- Knowledge of the TH culture, traditions, history, demographics and family structures
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Class 5 Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract, and willingness to acquire a Class 4 driver’s license.
- Standard First Aid Certification.
- Mental Health First Aid.
- De-escalation and conflict resolution training.
- 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 social work, psychology, humanities or related health services field, plus two years of experience in providing clinical supervision or delivering programs and services to vulnerable populations (or equivalent combination).
- Experience in providing trauma-informed care to vulnerable/at-risk individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability, mental health and addiction challenges, and other complex care needs.
- Experience in developing and administering funding proposals and agreements.
- Working knowledge of low barrier and harm reduction principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to perform operational and client risk assessments.
- Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, coaching and managing staff performance and professional development.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office/365 programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and video-conferencing technologies.
- Knowledge of restorative justice principles and approaches.
- Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Class 5 Driver's License and clear driver's abstract, and willingness to acquire a Class 4 driver's license.
- Standard First Aid Certification.
- Mental Health First Aid.
- De-escalation and conflict resolution training.
- TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
- Financial management and administration experience.
- Knowledge of the TH culture, traditions, history, demographics and family structures.
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.
