Heritage Sites Carpenter

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #:

Heritage Sites Carpenter-Term

Department:Heritage

Location:TrondekHwechinOffices Dawson YT

Posting Date:April 22 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:October 30 2026

Salary:Level 6 Step 1 ($3089.25 bi-weekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):May 5 2026

Reporting to the Heritage Sites Coordinator this positionis responsible forcarrying out various restoration and contemporary carpentry projects at the Heritage Sites restoration and conservation of historic buildings and construction and maintenance of contemporary structures on the sites.The incumbent will be called in on a project specific basis and willbe requiredto work independently on various projects and as part of the team when working at the sites. This position will range from traditional carpentry and preservation techniques needed to work on historical buildings to modern building techniques for contemporary buildings and structuresin accordance withcurrentscodes and building principles.Inalmost everyoccasion the incumbent willbe requiredto travel stay and work at remote sites. The incumbent maybe requiredto provide monitoring and direction to apprentices and generallabourers.

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:

• Completion of Grade 10 with a minimum of the First Year Carpentry Apprenticeship history of working and living in remote sites history of working on unconventional carpentry projects such as trail structures. An equivalent combination of educationexperienceand skills may be considered.

• Commencement of the Red Seal Carpentry certification process.

• Knowledge of and ability to safelyoperatea variety of hand and power tools.

• Knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to general building maintenance.

• Knowledge and experience of living and travelling in remote sites operating ATVs snowmobiles boats and setting up andmaintaininga remote camp.

• Knowledge of First Nations culture and traditions preferably specific to theTrondëkHwëchin.

• Knowledge ofTrondëkHwëchintraditional territory and heritage sites.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check.

• First Year completion ofRedSeal Carpentry Program.

• Standard First Aid Certification; willingness to take Advanced Wilderness First Aid.

• Completion of Chainsaw Safety course and Bear Aware.

• ATV safety or willingness to obtain.

• 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.