EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2026-09-001
First Nation Education Advocate - Term
Department: Education

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’inOffices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: June 4, 2027

Salary: Level 2-5.5 ($28.13 - $44.89 hourly, depending on YG childcare level designation)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 24, 2026

Reporting to the Tr’inkè Zho Supervisor, this position is responsible for the supervision of children ages six to twelve years old, including Kindergartners, afterschool and during school closures. This position is responsible for carrying out the section program to meet the individual needs of the children in this area and ensuring YG regulations are followed at all times. This position works in direct partnership with other After School Early Childhood Educators.

An Eligibility List may be established from 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.

Essential Qualifications:





Experience working with children in an Early Childhood setting or related environment.

Certificate and/or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field

Experience working in a team environment

Experience or knowledge in working with First Nation children and families

Knowledge of Early Childhood development theory, principles and practices

Knowledge of YG Child Care regulations

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with families

Energy and ability to fit in with a dynamic team working under pressure.

Conditions of Employment:

Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening.

Medical clearance, TB test and OPEN immunization record

Standard First Aid Certification and CPR

Attendance at all staff meetings and assisting in volunteer events

Attending any relevant courses / workshops provided, which includes Early Childhood Development and Hän language courses

Perform duties on the daycare side when school age children are in school

TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

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 solid, healthy, and united future.”

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📌 After School Early Childhood Educator (Yukon)
🏢 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government
📍 Yukon