AOC Youth Support Worker

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in Dawson City is seeking an AOC Youth Support Worker to deliver engaging programs for youth aged 8 to 30. The role requires experience in youth work, mentoring skills, and a Grade 12 diploma. You will plan and oversee recreational and cultural activities, fostering personal development and confidence among participants. This position offers auxiliary on-call hours with competitive pay, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth leading activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Sound understanding of social-emotional challenges faced by youth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and scheduled programs for youth ages 8-30.
• Establish trust and provide guidance to youth.
• Organize and deliver daily programming activities.

Skills

Mentorship

Recreational program leading

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

AOC Youth Support Worker

Department: Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Office – Dawson Y.T.

Posting Date: April 1, 2025

Standards Hours Bi-Weekly: Auxiliary On-Call

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2026

Salary: Level 2 Step 1 ($28.13 per hour)

Closing Date: Ongoing

Responsibilities

Reporting to the K’äjìt-in Zho Evening Supervisor, the AOC Youth Support Worker delivers front-line, planned and scheduled programs and activities for youth ages 8 – 30 years. The recreational, cultural and social programs help youth gain personal competencies (life skills), self-confidence and self-awareness, social and relationship skills, conflict resolution capabilities, problem-solving and leadership skills, and opportunities to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture. Programming is based out of Kʼäjìt-in Zho (Youth House) and delivered from venues including the Chief John Jonas Support Centre, community facilities, on-the-land camps and occasionally in other Yukon communities. The incumbent works closely with youth to establish trust, provide support, guidance and mentorship, and ensure daily programming activities are effectively organized and delivered.

Eligibility

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the 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 organizational needs by proceeding to the next highest ranked candidate until the list expires.

Application

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter and 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

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent combined with coursework or training in mental health, community work, youth work, or in a related field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
• Experience working with children, youth or young adults and leading activities, recreational programs, and/or group excursions.
• Sound understanding of the social-emotional and developmental challenges faced by youth, such as substance use, sexuality and risky behaviors.
• Ability to provide strong mentorship and act as a positive role model.
• Ability to supervise groups of youth while engaged in programming.
• Ability to contribute to organizing and delivering youth-based programs and activities.
• Ability to maintain and communicate the importance of strict confidentiality.
• Ability to set boundaries and remain professional.

Assets

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth / students, parents / guardians, families and community members.
• Cross cultural awareness, sensitivity and understanding.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, TH government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, and the impacts of residential schools on youth and their families and communities.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Class 5 driver’s license and clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Class 4 license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, an asset.
• Food Safe and WHMIS certificates.
• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone: [phone]

Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

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.”