Bridging Program Coordinator at Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2025-11-001

Bridging Program Coordinator - Term 

Department:  Education 

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date:  November 3, 2025 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date:  Immediately 

End Date:  December 31, 2025 

Salary:  Level 8 Step 1 ($3,770.25 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  November 14, 2025 

Reporting to the Adult Learning and Employment Manager, and with ongoing direction from the Steering Committee (comprised of the Director, the Adult Learning and Employment team, a TH youth, a TH Elder and Yukon University (Dawson) staff), the incumbent develops, coordinates, facilitates and supports the Tr’odëk Hätr’unohtän Bridging Program. The incumbent develops curriculum and oversees schedules, supports and logistics for the program in partnership with Yukon University’s Tr’odëk Hätr’unohtän (Dawson City) Campus. The incumbent forms and strengthens relationships between students, community members, Yukon University and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Elders, Youth and staff through integrated programming (for example, the Elders on Campus program). 

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:  

• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in education, social work or a related field, with previous experience as program coordinator/facilitator, or education support worker an asset; an equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and abilities may be considered. 

• Previous experience working in a related field for a First Nation government, post-secondary institution or training provider is an asset. 

• Knowledge of social, education and training issues affecting First Nations people, particularly TH Citizens. 

• Familiarity with developing and implementing learner progress plans. 

• Knowledge of available employment and educational opportunities within the community or in Whitehorse. 

• Experience with Microsoft 365 programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and videoconferencing technologies. 

• Knowledge of TH culture, traditions, history, demographics and family structures. 

• General working knowledge (or willingness to learn) of the TH Final Agreement, Self-Government Agreement and TH Constitution. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening. 

• Class 5 Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract. 

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training. 

 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:  [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 strong, healthy, and united future.”