AOC Farm Labourer x 2

Trondek; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in is seeking Farm Labourers for the TH Farm in Dawson, YT. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will perform seasonal tasks including tilling, planting, weeding, feeding livestock, and basic maintenance.

Flexibility to assist with sales and inventory is required; prior gardening/farming knowledge is needed along with safety training readiness. Position ends Oct 31, 2026 with ongoing eligibility.

Qualifications

• Basic gardening or farming knowledge.
• Willingness to raise animals for food.
• Knowledge of food storage and preservation basics.
• Experience with general maintenance tasks.
• Experience with or willingness to learn vehicle operation and safety.
• Ability to handle physical duties and repetitive movements.
• Willingness to learn sales, retail and marketing basics.

Responsibilities

• Tilling, shoveling, planting and weeding as seasonal needs.
• Feeding livestock and basic farm inventory tasks.
• Cleaning, organizing and general labor duties as directed.
• Assist in sales of farm products when required.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Animal care basics

Manual labor stamina

Basic bookkeeping sales

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

AOC Farm Labourer x 2

Department: Governance & Executive Operations

Location: Tr'ondëkHwëch'inOffices - Dawson, YT

Posting Date: April 17, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: A auxiliary O on-Call

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: October 31, 2026

Salary: Level 1 Step 1 ($25.66 hourly)

Closing Date: Ongoing

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the Farm Labourer is responsible for a variety of duties depending on the seasonal operation of the TH Farm. These duties may include but are not limited to: tilling, shoveling, planting, weeding, feeding livestock, harvest, inventory, cleaning, organizing and other general labour duties such as basic carpentry, supplies pick-up and delivery and basic general maintenance assistance identified by the Farm Manager. This position may also assist in the sales of TH Farm products as required.

The TH Farm continues to build knowledge on northern growing and development of food security options through the incorporation of: traditional crops; non-traditional / staple food crops; medicinal herbs, plants, shrubs; animal husbandry; commercial products; and a year-round greenhouse.

This year-round farm operation promotes the production of a fresh and sustainable source of food for community members.

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.

Essential Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of gardening and/or farming practices.
• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn the process of raising animals for food.
• Knowledge or willingness to learn acceptable food storage and preservation standards.
• Experience with basic general maintenance.
• Experience in using hand and electrical tools.
• Experience with or willingness to learn driving various vehicles and current safety certificates. (ATVs, boats, trailers, tractors, etc.).
• Experience with or willingness to learn basic bookkeeping sales, retail and marketing.
• Ability to work in strenuous positions such as kneeling, crouching, and repetitive movements.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 Driver's License with clear driver's abstract an asset but not required.
• Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain.
• Bear Aware, ATV Safety, Chainsaw Safety, or willingness to obtain.
• TH 101 Cultural Awareness Training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

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."",