EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2026-04-003
First Nation Education Advocate
Department:Education
Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: April 10, 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75
Start Date:Immediately
End Date:March 31, 2027
Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($2,806.50 bi-weekly)
Closing Date: Until Filled
Under the direction of theHätrʼunohtänZho Manager, the First Nation Education Advocate (FNEA)is responsible forproviding direct support for First Nations youth who have beenidentifiedto requireadditionalsupports with their academic and social emotional wellbeing at school. TheFNEAin addition to being a support in the classroom and throughout theschoolwill also act as a liaison between home and school to increase student participation, academicoutcomesand learning success.The focus of the FNEA will include but not be limited to, education and completing required curriculum as directed by Robert Service School.Studies may be completed at Yukon University through Moodle (on-line courses) with the supervision of the FNEA.

An Eligibility List may beestablishedfrom this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part time,



term,or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

EssentialQualifications:

Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Justice orotherrelated field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge and experience may be considered.

Strong academic skills and the ability to provide academic support to K-12 students.

Knowledgeable of TH traditions,cultureand values.

Knowledge of educational,culturaland social issues affecting First Nations people.

Experience developing,organizingand delivering programs.

Experience with case work and administrative duties.

Experience working with school aged children and youth in an academic setting.

Conflict management skills.

Conditions of Employment:

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Class 5 Driver’s License with a clear driver’s abstract, willingness to obtain Class 4.

Wilderness First Aid certification, willingness to obtain Remote First Aid.

TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serveTr’ondëkHwëch’inCitizens

inthe pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”

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📌 First Nation Education Advocate (Yukon)
🏢 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government
📍 Yukon