About this role
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2026-08-006
Elementary Education Support Worker - Term
Department: Education
Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: August 21, 2026
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: March 31, 2027
Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly)
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 3, 2026
Reporting to the Hätrʼunohtän Zho Manager, the Elementary Education Support Worker ( K-7 ) proactively provides support to Indigenous students from kindergarten to grade 7 and their families to ensure that learning outcomes are successful and to generally facilitate the overall educational, personal, social, emotional and spiritual well-being of indigenous students including those with special needs. This position will maintain a regular schedule at Robert Service School and at the TH Education Department to promote students’ academic success, advocate on behalf of students, maintain regular communication with families, monitor student progress, inform indigenous families about education programs, develop positive relationships with school jëje-in, coordinate programs/service delivery and referrals, collaborate with YFN CELC’s/ESWs and organize other special projects or duties. The position acts as a liaison between RSS teachers, students and parents on educational and personal matters. This position is also responsible for carrying out daily operational duties, monitoring monthly budgets, work plans, activity reports, and other general administrative duties.
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/Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related academic field of study combined with experience working with First Nations students, schools, and communities. Or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience.
• Experience working directly with children/youth in an education, social, health, and/or wellness program/service delivery environment.
• Knowledge of substance use and addictions among youth.
• Experience managing crisis situations and supporting youth through suicidal ideation.
• Experience working with challenging behaviours and sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of available community resources, programs, and services, and accessing local supports.
• Knowledge of public school environments, and the services and supports available in the public school system.
• General awareness of educational, cultural and social issues affecting indigenous people.
Conditions of Employment:
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract (an asset).
• 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.” Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly)