We're Hiring: Behchokǫ̀ Community Director

Tłı̨chǫ Government invites all qualified candidates currently residing in Behchokǫ̀ to apply for the Behchokǫ̀ Community Director position, and is committed to attracting and recruiting the best possible candidates for available positions. The principles of fairness, qualifications and Tłı̨chǫ citizenship guide the hiring of Tłı̨chǫ Government employees. 

OUTLINE OF THE POSITION:

The Community Director is accountable for providing executive level assistance to the Chief including providing advice and support and managing administrative services for the Chief's Office. The Community Director is responsible for maintaining effective liaison with community members, the Federal and Territorial governments and the Tłı̨chǫ Government at the local level.

He/she provides day to day supervision of community office staff, provides support to Community Assembly Members, prepares community reports and communications and oversees administration of the community office.

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the local, regional and territorial political, economic and social situation.
• Very good team building skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and deal with stressful situations.
• Knowledge of Tłı̨chǫ culture and traditions.
• Very good cross-cultural skills.
• Proven problem solving, organizational, time management and conflict management skills
• Very good computer skills including word processing, data base systems, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Good financial management and budgeting skills.
• Very good math, English and literacy skills.
• Very good supervisory skills.
• Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communications and team building skills
• Knowledge of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement.
• Ability to speak and write English and Tłı̨chǫ languages and understanding of Thcha culture is required.
• Ability to work with Tłı̨chǫ community members, particularly elders.

To apply, submit your resume + cover letter or to request Job Description, email: [email protected]