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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-11-002

First Nation Education Advocate - Term

Department: Education

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: November 6, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2027

Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($2,806.50 biweekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): November 19, 2026

Under the direction of the Hätrʼunohtän Zho Manager, the First Nation Education Advocate (FNEA) is responsible for providing direct support for First Nations youth who have been identified to require additional supports with their academic and social emotional wellbeing at school. The FNEA in addition to being a support in the classroom and throughout the school will also act as a liaison between home and school to increase student participation, academic outcomes and 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 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.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume.

Essential Qualifications:

- Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Justice or other related 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, culture and values.

- Knowledge of educational, cultural and social issues affecting First Nations people.

- Experience developing, organizing and 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.

To Apply: https://www.trondek.ca/

For more information, contact Human Resources: Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: [email protected]

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 serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens

in the pursuit of a robust, healthy, and united future.”

📌 First Nation Education Advocate (Dawson)
🏢 Tr'ondek Hwech'in Government
📍 Dawson