Tłı̨chǫ Government invites all qualified candidates currently residing in Tłı̨chǫ communities and Yellowknife to apply for the Implementation Manager 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 Manager of Implementation is accountable for providing senior level support to the Department of Planning and Partnerships as it pertains to implementation of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement including negotiation and implementation of related agreements, engagement and consultation, collaboration with other governments, and tracking implementation progress, manages negotiation and implementation of related agreements by managing directing negotiation teams on development of agreements that support Ttiche agreement implementation.
The incumbent will support collaboration with other governments on treaty implementation by leading Tłı̨chǫ Government participation in the implementation and finance committee, managing Tłı̨chǫ Government participation in the collaborative fiscal policy process and overseeing implementation of the Tłı̨chǫ financing agreement, implementation of the intergovernmental services agreement and coordinates with TG departments on implementation matters and supports strategies for advancing implementation priorities and addressing barriers to implementation.
EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 7+ years of experience in government with a focus on Indigenous government relations or treaty implementation.
- Post-secondary education in public administration, communications, political science, or a similar program.
- Familiarity with the Tich, language, agreement, culture and way of life.
- Considerable experience with project management and change management principles.
- Experience managing finances and human resources.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring engagement strategies.
- Excellent understanding of the federal and territorial governments consultation and accommodation obligations.
- Research and organizational skills.
- Good computer skills including experience in databases and spreadsheets.
To apply, submit your resume + cover letter through https://www.tlicho.ca/government/careers or email: [email protected] with the job title as the subject.
