EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO TR'ONDEK HWECH'IN CITIZENS ONLY
Competition #: 2025-05-004
Tr’ëhudè Crew Member - Term
Department: Education
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: May 8, 2025
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: October 31, 2025
Salary: Level 1 Step 1 ($1,924.50 bi-weekly)
This position is for TH Citizens who face challenges and vulnerability with employment, with priority to those receiving Social Assistance.
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): May 21, 2025
The intended purpose of this position is to provide support and mentorship for sustainable meaningful employment, personal and professional skill development, participation and connection to TH culture, projects and initiatives as well as community connection through work-place relationship building. Reporting to the Tr’ëhudè Program Mentor, this position is responsible for carrying out a variety of routine maintenance, grounds keeping and labor tasks for identified TH properties, TH camp sites, camps, events and other general assigned tasks. These positions work with the Adult Learning & Employment Manager in developing skills for sustainable employment and succession planning within TH’s mentorship program(s) and/or the market employment sector. The position will also be supported to obtain required certifications to conduct a variety of tasks, such as chainsaw safety, ATV safety, basic maintenance and repair, First Aid etc.
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:
Basic knowledge and/or a willingness to learn basic maintenance and repair practices.
Ability to receive and follow verbal direction and instruction.
Ability to adhere to a work schedule and maintain scheduled tasks and assignments.
Ability to follow and adhere to health and safety practices and assess environment for risk.
Ability to work collaboratively with peers, colleagues and community members at large.
Willingness to participate in a supportive work environment and continue learning through personal and professional development opportunities.
Ability to communicate in a professional setting.
Ability to apply work/life balance
Conditions of Employment:
Criminal Record Check.
Standard First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
Certification in safety courses for ATV operation or willingness to obtain.
TDG and WHMIS or willingness to obtain.
Class 5 driver’s license with satisfactory driver’s abstract will be an asset.
Willingness to participate in and obtain other required certifications.
TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
Potential Skills to Be Gained:
Skills related to landscaping, carpentry, finishing work, plumbing, electrical etc.
Basic knowledge of operating power tools, equipment (chainsaws, ATVs), various machinery and vehicles.
Ability to set up and tear down for camps or other events, as per specific directions.
Enhanced knowledge of TH history, community and cultural traditions and practices.
Basic computer and administrative skills, such as filling out forms, submitting online requests, inventory and/or sending emails to peers and colleagues as needed.
Ability to demonstrate basic written and verbal communication.
Ability to demonstrate sustainable work ethics, be reliable and self-motivated.
Ability to organize, triage and prioritize tasks with support from Tr’ëhudè Program Mentor.
Ability to manage challenging situations and community conflicts.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/
Phone: (867) 993-7100 Send inquiries to: hrjobs@trondek.ca
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 strong, healthy, and united future.”
