Children's Program Coordinator

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks a Children’s Program Coordinator to plan and run after-school and summer youth programs in Dawson City, Yukon. You will mentor youth, work with Elders, and coordinate activities that foster life skills and cultural knowledge.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma and experience with youth programming, including safety and collaboration with the community. Term position through March 2028.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in child and youth care, education, recreation, social work or related field, with one year of relevant work experience; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates developmental, social, recreational and cultural activities for TH children aged 8 to 12.
• Develops daily programs and activities to build life skills, confidence, self-awareness, and leadership.
• Delivers programming through mentorship with Elders, Citizens and community supports.

Skills

Mentoring youth

Youth development

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Zoom

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-08-010

Children’s Program Coordinator – Term

Department: Ni'ehłyat, Nidähjì’

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: August 24, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2028

Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3,410.25 bi-weekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): September 4, 2026

Reporting to the Kʼäjìt-in Zho Manager, the incumbent implements and coordinates developmental, social, recreational and cultural program activities for TH children aged 8 to 12. Programs include the Summer Youth Camp Program during the summer school break and the After-School Program during the school year. The incumbent identifies and develops daily programs and activities that support children to develop personal competencies such as life skills, self-confidence and self-awareness, social and relationship skills, group interaction and conflict resolution capabilities, problem-solving and leadership skills, and opportunities to learn traditional knowledge and explore TH culture. The incumbent ensures the delivery of programming activities through a mentorship approach with the assistance of TH Elders, Citizens and community supports.

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:

• Post-secondary diploma in child and youth care, education, recreation, social work or related field, with one year of relevant work experience; an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge and skills may be considered.
• Knowledge of child and youth development, mental wellness and restorative theories and processes.
• Knowledge of holistic case management and referral processes for local counseling services and supports.
• Experience or training in the design and delivery of youth recreational programming.
• Experience coaching or mentoring youth.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work constructively with, at-risk youth with special needs or behavioural challenges.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, TH structures, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language and the intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint) and Zoom.

Assets:

• Experience working with pre-adolescent children in a summer camp, outdoor education program, extracurricular or after-school program environment.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Training in suicide prevention and intervention.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 Driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract, with a Class 4 Driver’s license an asset.
• Standard First Aid Certification and Remote First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• WHMIS and Food Safe Certification.
• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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inthe pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”