Heritage Field Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TOTRONDËK HWËCHIN CITIZENS ONLY

Competition #:

Heritage Field Assistant-Term

Department:Heritage

Location:Trʼondëk HwëchʼinOffices Dawson YT

Posting Date:May 26 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:October 1 2026

Salary:Level 3 Step 1 ($30.88 hourly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):June8 2026

Working closely with the Heritage Officer and Heritage Officer Trainee this mentorship position reports to the Heritage Director and is responsible for assisting Heritagejëje-in with a variety of land-based heritage projects and initiatives primarily focused on paleontological/archaeological fieldwork site documentation research and field-based oral histories.

The Field Assistant will also support with cultural campsspecial events and programmed activities atDänojàZho Culture Centre and various other Heritage sites as necessary.

The incumbent will be an important addition to the Heritage Field Team working alongside the Heritage Officer and Trainee to conduct land-based monitoring and protection of heritage resources which will often involve accompanying Yukon Government Paleontologists Archaeologists and other fieldjëje-in and researchers during the summer season.

An Eligibility List may beestablishedfrom 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 termor 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 pleasesubmitacover letter&resumeclearlydemonstratingthe qualifications below asselectionfor further consideration will be based solelyon the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letterandresume.

EssentialQualifications:

• TH citizen with an interest in pursuing an education or career related to archaeologypaleontologyheritage and cultural studies museum studiesIndigenous studies resource management or related field.

• Knowledge ofTrondëk
  Hwëchincommunity government structureculture heritage traditions and history.

• Good computer skills withabilityto use Microsoft Office 365.

• Experienceinhikingworkingand camping in remote settings.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to followinstructions andadhere to health and safety protocols.

• Ability to foster unity and trust amongTrondëk
  Hwëchincitizens andjëje-in.

• Ability to interact effectively with other personnel and agencies as.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector screening.

• Class 5 Drivers License with clear driver abstract.

• Standard First Aid certification.

• Willingness to take Remote and/or Wilderness First Aid ATV Safety Possessions and Acquisition License Boat Safety training Class 4 license as may be.

• Must be willing to travel to and work in remote fieldwork and camp settings in a variety of conditions (rain mud sun insects etc.).

• Must be willing toparticipatein remote site field hiking.

• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet work commitments.

• Mandatory confidentiality is a condition of employment for allTrondëkHwëchinpersonnel.

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: Send inquiries to:

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 serveTrondëkHwëchinCitizens

inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.

Required Experience:

Junior IC