Executive Director

Engaged•Teslin, YT

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director (ED) is the most senior staff leader within TTC and plays a central role in advancing effective, accountable self‑government. Reporting directly to the Naa Sháade Háni (Chief) and accountable to the Executive Council as a whole, the ED serves as TTC’s chief administrator and trusted advisor. The role is responsible for ensuring that TTC’s governance and day‑to‑day operations function smoothly within the TTC Constitutional Framework, while leading the Executive Services Department and supporting Departmental Directors. Working collaboratively across the organization, the ED helps translate the strategic direction of leadership into well‑planned, well‑managed programs, policies, and services that reflect TTC’s values and priorities. The ED has a profound and lasting impact on TTC’s success. Through strong leadership, sound judgment, and thoughtful, forward‑looking decision‑making, the ED supports effective governance, responsible financial management, and high‑quality service delivery. The strategic advice and recommendations provided by this role influence both immediate outcomes and long‑term wellbeing for TTC citizens and beneficiaries, strengthening public trust and confidence in TTC leadership. By fostering strong internal relationships, ensuring timely implementation of key initiatives, and supporting collaboration with partners and other governments, the ED helps build a responsive, resilient organization focused on serving TTC citizens now and for generations to come.

Requirements

Preferably a bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree in public or business administration and/or a minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in an executive or senior leadership role in First Nations or public government.
Strong background and experience in organizational planning and administration including a demonstrated ability to manage administrative systems in an executive and supervisory capacity within a First Nations organization, mid-sized corporation, or First Nations or public government.
Ability to foster trust, unity, and collaborative working relationships within teams and with Teslin Tlingit citizens.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills with a strategic, solutions-focused approach.
Ability to exercises discretion, tact, compassion, sound judgment, and maintain high professional conduct, including ethics and confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation abilities.
Willing to undergo a criminal record and background check as a condition of employment.
Qualified non-Yukon applicants would need to confirm their willingness to relocate to Teslin, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience working with a modern treaty governance First Nation is preferred.
Prior knowledge of the Teslin Tlingit Clan system is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensures programs and policies are implemented in alignment with Executive Council direction and the TTC Constitution, Strategic Plan, budgets, and work plans.
Leads TTC’s day‑to‑day administrative operations to ensure departments effectively serve the best interests of TTC and its citizens.
Evaluates organizational performance, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements to strengthen service delivery and operational efficiency.
Serves as the principal advisor to the Executive Council on program, policy, and operational matters to support informed decision‑making.
Ensures that Executive Council directives are communicated to departmental Directors and followed up on to ensure implementation.
Oversees administration and operational support for the General Council, Elders Council, Youth Council and General Council mandated boards, committees and working groups.
Leads the development, review, and implementation of TTC’s Mission Statement, Strategic Plan, and policies under Executive Council direction.
Guides the development of governance legislation, ensuring coordination across departments and alignment with legal requirements.
Oversees the development of policy directly affecting citizens on matters such as housing, etc.
Oversees TTC’s financial operations, including budget development, forecasting, reporting, audits, capital assets, and payroll, in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
By providing support to the Director of Finance and oversight of TTC’s operations, ensures TTC remains within approved budget parameters and meets its fiscal responsibilities.
Directly supervises Department Directors (excluding Finance), setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and supporting continuous improvement.
Ensures implementation of approved programs and policies in accordance with the direction provided by the Naa Sháade Háni and Executive Council.
Evaluates programs and policies to assess effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to Executive Council.
Maintains and strengthens relationships with First Nation and public governments, agencies, and organizations as directed by Executive Council.
Acts as a liaison with governments and external bodies when directed by the Naa Sháade Háni and Executive Council.
Supports negotiation mandates and the execution of agreements under the Final and Self‑Government Agreements in collaboration with implementation and legal leads.
Ensures all authorized legal agreements are properly executed and aligned with TTC’s Constitutional Framework and strategic goals.
Negotiates agreements in accordance with established mandates and TTC interests.
Ensures that TTC citizens are consistently informed about TTC plans, policies, and initiatives.
Prepares Executive Council for effective community engagement through briefing materials and background information.
Supports Executive Council responses to crisis situations through appropriate citizen and community engagement strategies.