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Join the team at the Department of Education with the Yukon government!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in the Yukon? The Department of Education is dedicated to providing high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all Yukoners. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in every aspect of our work.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join the Porter Creek Secondary School team. PCSS is a comprehensive school with a strong reputation for hands‑on programming, First Nations ways of knowing, doing and being, and connection to the community. PCSS displays excellence in Athletics, Arts and Academics.

This position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic, inclusive, staff team dedicated to student success. PCSS staff understand the significance of working with families, our community and First Nations to deliver on the promise of an education based on care. This 1.0 FTE teaching role will involve teaching Metals 10-12, Power Technology 10.

You can learn more about being a teacher or school administrator including salary, terms, and conditions of employment and how to apply visit our website.

School: Porter Creek Secondary

Location: Whitehorse

Position: Temporary Metalwork & Power Technology

FTE: 1.0

Start Date: January 15, 2027

End Date: June 11, 2027

Assignment: Metalwork 10, 11, 12, Power Technology 10

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Please clearly demonstrate on your cover letter and resume, how you meet the following qualifications and experience:

- Bachelor of Education or equivalent.
- Training and experience in metalwork, machining, mechanics, small engine and/or welding;
- Teaching experience in metalwork or mechanics
- Current certification and familiarity with shop safety
- Previous work experience in trades/apprenticeship would be an asset;
- Journey person certification in welding or small engine technician would be an asset;

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE,



SKILLS AND SUITABILITY:

Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:
- Superior classroom management, planning and organizational skills;
- Willingness and ability to teach all relevant Learning Standards and foster an experiential learning philosophy;
- Ability to adapt and modify curriculum to meet a range of learning abilities while incorporating cultural values and traditions into curricular components;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with students, parents, administration and other staff members;
- Ability to differentiate instruction using current assessment for learning pedagogy and practice.
- Willingness and ability to work as a member of a qualified team to promote and work collaboratively to support school initiatives and the total school program;
- A knowledge and sensitivity to the culture and aspirations of First Nations people of Yukon and a culturally diverse student population.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment:
- Criminal Record/RCMP Check with Vulnerable Sector; to be provided before the first day of employment, dated no more than 3 months prior to your start date
- Yukon Teacher Certification; learn about the certification process here
- Yukon First Nations 101 , to be completed at your first opportunity.

For more information about this position, please contact: Nicole Cross, Principal, at [email protected]

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within the Department of Education, please contact: Desiree Martsinkiw, Human Resources Manager at email address [email protected]

- Benefits and leave
- Learning and development
- Health and wellbeing
- Diversity and inclusion
- Terms of employment

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