First Nation Education Advocate

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #:

First Nation Education Advocate

Department:Education

Location:TrondekHwechinOffices Dawson YT

Posting Date:April 10 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75

Start Date:Immediately

End Date:March 31 2027

Salary:Level 5 Step 1 ($2806-50 biweekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):April 24 2026

Under the direction of theHätrʼunohtänZho Manager the First Nation Education Advocate (FNEA)is responsible forproviding direct support for First Nations youth who have beenidentifiedto requireadditionalsupports with their academic and social emotional wellbeing at school. TheFNEAin addition to being a support in the classroom and throughout theschoolwill also act as a liaison between home and school to increase student participation academicoutcomesand learning focus of the FNEA will include but not be limited to education and completing required curriculum as directed by Robert Service may be completed at Yukon University through Moodle (on-line courses) with the supervision of the FNEA.

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:

• Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education Human Services Social Work Psychology Justice orotherrelated 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 traditionscultureand values.

• Knowledge of educationalculturaland social issues affecting First Nations people.

• Experience developingorganizingand 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 Drivers License with a clear drivers 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: more information contact Human Resources: Phone: ( 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

in the pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.