Hän Language Teacher Trainee x 2

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO TRONDËK HWËCHIN CITIZENS ONLY

Competition #:

HänLanguage Teacher Traineex2-Term

Department:Heritage

Location:TrondëkHwëchinOffices Dawson YT

Posting Date:April 29 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:56

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:One (1) year from start date

Salary:80% of Level 6 Step 1 ($32.95 hourly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):May 12 2026

Under the supervision of the Hän Language Administrator the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the Hän language and develop the skills to be a Hän Language Teacher for youth and adult language. This role is critical in the successful development and implementation of the Hän Language program to offer more Hän language learning opportunities in the community and on-line learning.

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 12 High School Diploma or equivalent with an interest in Indigenous languages and Indigenous language teaching.

• Knowledge and awareness of Yukon First Nations andTrondëkHwëchinculture traditional practicesvaluesand beliefs as well as a good understanding of the past and current issues in educationheritageand languages with a view to past present and future.

• Strong written and oral communication skills and a willingness to speakpublicly.

• Ability to work as a team member and a willingness and enthusiasm toparticipatein Hän language program activities and community wide functions and initiatives as well as Yukon First Nations Language Teacher professional development.

• Ability to connect and collaborate with other staff elder speakers language specials and learners.

• Willingness to actively promote Hän language within the workplace.

• Computer skills including image formatting software scanning equipment word processing Zoom platform and Moodle learning platform.

• Ability to use basic office equipment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Class 5 Drivers License with clear Drivers Abstract.

• 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:

Intern