EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) is governed by a Chief and Council which has offices in Dettah and Ndilo. The YKDFN Chiefs and Council affirm our sacred obligation to serve our people and our commitment to live balanced contemporary lifestyles with culture and traditions important to our community, to speak our traditional language, and to protect our natural resources and Treaty Rights.   The YKDFN’s Chiefs and Council depend on qualified personnel to make informed decisions that bring well-being to the future generations of our citizens. The incumbent will work within this context to provide effective and efficient level of support and assistance.

Regulatory Coordinator

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation is committed to providing efficient programs and services for the people of Wiìliìdeh.  We are looking for an individual to join the Environment Department who takes pride in being organized, has excellent inter-personal skills, is self-motivated, team oriented, and a good communicator with a positive attitude. Under the authority of the YKDFN Chiefs and Council Government, the Regulatory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all consultation and engagement activities and relevant duties arising from the YKDFN’s participation in regulatory proceedings that have the potential to affect the YKDFN’s rights and title.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• be a Yellowknives Dene First Nation band member;
• have the ability to speak and understand or willingness to learn the Wiìliìdeh dialect;
• have knowledge of the dene laws and customs of the Wiìliìdeh people; and
• be willing to learn or improve on any skills that will improve their proficiency in this position.

A detailed Job Description for this position is available upon request. 

The Yellowknives Dene First Nation offers a competitive wage with an excellent comprehensive group pension, Northern Travel Allowance, insurance coverage benefits, and a purposeful and accommodating work environment. To be considered, a cover letter and resume must be submitted to the Human Resources office by the closing date of February 2, 2023.

EMAIL OR DROP OFF YOUR RESUME TO:

Human Resources Division

Yellowknives Dene First Nation

Chief Drygeese Conference Centre

Dettah, NT

Email:  HR@ykdene.com

We thank all who apply and advise that only those short listed will be contacted.