Tłı̨chǫ Government invites all qualified candidates currently residing in Tłı̨chǫ communities and Yellowknife to apply for the Intergovernmental Relations 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 Intergovernmental Relations is to lead the Intergovernmental Relations Division of the Department of Planning and Partnerships. The incumbent is accountable for providing senior level support to the Department of Planning and Partnerships as it pertains to intergovernmental relations, managing engagement and consultation, collaborating with other governments, and participating at the staff and leadership level in intergovernmental forums, legislative and policy development.
This position will manage engagement and consultation with other governments by building collaborative relationships with the federal, territorial and other Indigenous governments, coordinate Tłı̨chǫ Government participation in intergovernmental forums, tables, working groups committees, analyze issues and providing strategic directions, develop and manage Intergovernmental relations division work plan and Budget, as well as support leadership in Identifying opportunities for strategic collaboration.
EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 5+ years' experience in government supporting Indigenous government relations or treaty implementation.
- Post-secondary education in public administration, communications, political science, or a similar program.
- Considerable experience with project management and change management principles.
- Experience managing financial and human resources.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring engagement strategies.
- Excellent understanding of the federal and territorial governments consultation and accommodation obligations.
- Ability to critically analyze issues.
- Experience managing financial and human resources.
- Research and organizational skills.
- Good computer skills including experience in databases and spreadsheets.
- Ability to speak the Tłı̨chǫ language is an asset.
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.
