About this role
Term Full Time Position - (1.0 FTE)
November 3, 2026 - March 1, 2027
This position is at the L08 level with an hourly pay range of $41.30 to $52.25
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
- Reporting to the Manager, First Nation Health Programs, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating the Traditional Medicine Program, Traditional Diet Program, and other First Nations culture-based programming offered by YHC.
- This includes informing patients and families of availability of the traditional foods and medicines, traditional healing options, interpretation and Elder services.
- The incumbent contacts the helpers/healers of patients' choice and facilitates traditional healing through foods and medicines.
- The incumbent will also be responsible for the care and use of the Healing Room and any First Nations ceremonies requested.
- The incumbent participates in patient care, referrals, planning, counseling and support to First Nation patients and their families as required.
- The incumbent contributes to the cultural component of the education provided to health care providers and other hospital staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Excellent knowledge and practice of Traditional Methods of Healing including use of traditional medicines.
- Excellent knowledge of culture, traditions, social history, and economic conditions of Yukon First Nations.
- Good knowledge of trends and developments in social service field and considerations for First Nations.
- Knowledge of Yukon Social Service and Healthcare systems.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with First Nations Elders and Traditional Helpers.
- Initiative to self-direct and manage program delivery.
- Ability to plan, implement, and co-ordinate meetings, gatherings, and conferences.
- Strong counseling skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Good research skills.
- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written including public speaking skills.
- Good interpersonal skills for consensus building and problem solving.
- Flexibility and good judgment.
The successful candidate is required to have an Extensive experience with Yukon First Nations people and traditional healing methods (5-7 years directly related experience) and graduation from an acceptable social service or health care program (2 years). An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered. Fluency in one or more Yukon First Nations languages.
Note: Preference will be given to applicants with First Nations ancestry.
Closed : 4.00pm November 3, 2026