Reporting to the Director of Governance, the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) is responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of Kwanlin Dun First Nation (KDFN) emergency management and business continuity plans; the development, planning, organization, facilitation and delivery of emergency preparedness education and training programs in emergency management within the KDFN government, and assisting in the review, update, and exercising of the KDFN emergency plans.
The EMC is required to work closely with KDFN citizens, policy analysts, departmental directors, members of the Standing Committee on Legislative and Policy Development (SCLPD), and any delegate assigned by the Director of Governance. The EMC will also be required to work effectively with the Government of Canada, the Yukon Government, the City of Whitehorse, and other First Nation governments.
The position directly supports the achievement of Council mandates by collaborating across the KDFN government to test and refine innovative and traditional ideas that translate directly into practical actions and measurable impacts.

Please see the job description link at the bottom of the ad for more detailed information about the role

.Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of Kwanlin Dün First Nations community, heritage and culture, social structure and traditions is required for success in the position;
•Degree and/or experience in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field;
•Experience in leading teams and effectively influencing people;
•Extensive experience in understanding complex subjects and providing advice on emergency management and related policy and program initiatives;
•Strong experience in leading stakeholder and intergovernmental collaboration;
•Extensive experience researching, assessing and developing new programs, policy options and coordinating those processes;
•Experience working in a First Nation government will be considered an asset.

Required skills:
•Excellent interpersonal skills;
•Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure;
•Strong detail orientation and organizational skills;
•Strong verbal and written communication skills;
•Proficient in the use of various research tools including qualitative and quantitative data gathering and analyses;

Conditions of Employment: Completion of an acceptable pre-employment criminal records check is required; Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle is an asset.

Salary: $82,464.20 – $145,217.80 per annum ($45.31 – $79.79 per hour) Level 8 *plus benefits

Closing Date: November 24th, 2025, at 4:30pm

*KDFN has generous employer-paid benefits and a matching pension package that commences after 3 months of continued employment plus paid leave accruals.
•Please submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources via email to resume@kdfn.net or in person to 35 McIntyre Drive.
•Kwanlin Dun First Nation citizens/members who would like help with writing or updating your resume, please contact House of Learning.

•If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact amanda.lowry@kdfn.net

For a full job description: https://www.kwanlindun.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Emergency-Management-Coordinator-JD-Oct2025.pdf 
Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN) hiring preference policy is in effect.
Failure to identify this on your resume may prevent you from being considered further. Note: An eligibility list may be established from this competition. Secondments may be considered for KDFN Citizens.