Economic Development Officer

Under the authority of the YKDFN Government Chiefs and Council and reporting to the Director, Economic Development, the EDO is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing economic development initiatives, policies, and strategies that improve the community and socio-economic status, in the communities of Ndilo and Dettah. This position is located in Dettah, with frequent travel to Ndilǫ and Yellowknife as required.

Working time is divided between the office, meeting with community members, working with partners, Giant Mine Working Group, Det’on Cho’s EDO and the Giant Mine Project Team, which includes the Main Construction Manager’s Community Economic Development Officer. The EDO must be familiar with background materials and information relating to the YKDFN and the political processes.

The EDO is to use a grass root perspective to locate and meet with individuals, businesses, key contacts and government service providers, as well as relevant departments within YKDFN. In doing so, the EDO will continually exercise abilities to solve problems, think critically, take responsibility, practice sound judgement and prioritize multiple projects.

• Facilitate community and economic development planning in order to identify and establish economic development opportunities
• Identify opportunities for community economic development in order to develop sectors, projects and initiatives
• Identifying and fostering partnerships and securing funding for economic development programs and projects. The EDO will promote the community to expand economic development opportunities.
• Assist local organizations, businesses and individuals with establishing economic development and community development plans, business, and projects.
• Promote the community in order to expand economic development opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective working relations with appropriate stakeholders, other EDO’s, community members and local business owners
• Support new and existing business development and retention with information, funding, and networking as necessary
• Perform other related duties as directed and required upon. 

• Post-secondary degree in a related discipline (economics, business administration, or marketing) and 3 years related experience in a business, or community development; or
• A diploma in a related discipline (economics, business administration, or marketing) and 5 years related experience in a business, or community development.
• A Valid Class ‘5’ Driver’s License and own private vehicle.

A detailed Job Description for this position is available upon request. The Yellowknives Dene First Nation offers a competitive wage starting wage, plus a Northern travel allowance with excellent comprehensive group insurance coverage and benefits. To be considered, submit your resume with cover letter by closing date of August 14, 2026.