OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Major Capital Projects Officer

Reporting to the Major Capital Projects Manager, the Capital Projects Officer supports and leads the coordinated delivery of assigned capital and infrastructure projects for Kwanlin Dün First Nation (KDFN). This mid‑level professional role bridges project coordination and senior project leadership, providing hands‑on responsibility for planning, procurement support, consultant coordination, construction oversight, and project close‑out.

The position operates with moderate professional independence, managing defined project components or smaller‐to‐medium capital projects while escalating strategic, financial, or high‑risk matters to senior leadership. This role is intended to strengthen internal capacity during a defined capital delivery period and is well‑suited to a 2‑year term aligned with active capital priorities.

Required Qualifications (what we screen/look for on your resume): An equivalent combination of post-secondary education, combined with significant current/lived experience in the areas identified below, will equally be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in project management, construction management, engineering technology, business administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in capital project coordination, construction projects, infrastructure delivery, or related public‑sector work.
• Experience supporting procurement processes and working with consultants and contractors.
• Experience working within or alongside First Nation governments or public‑sector environments is a strong asset.

Knowledge and skills (what we may assess/interview on):

• Strong knowledge of project coordination, capital project delivery, and construction/infrastructure project lifecycles.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, and coordinating consultants and contractors.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of regulatory, permitting, land management, and compliance requirements, including tracking approvals and project risks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a culturally respectful manner, manage multiple priorities, and support First Nation government or public sector initiatives.

Knowledge of Yukon First Nations history within formalized education systems, residential schools and on-going intergenerational effects specific to education and social programming is an asset. Familiarity with Kwanlin Dün First Nation history, culture, goals and aspirations is required for success in the role.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours as required.

*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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

For a full job description, please access one on our website at http://www.kwanlindun.com/employment

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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 and maintained on file for 1-year from the date of creation.