Cultural Programs Coordinator - First Nations Health Program - Term Full Time

Yukon Hospital Corporation; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital Corporation is seeking a Cultural Programs Coordinator for the First Nations Health Program at Whitehorse General Hospital. The role coordinates Traditional Medicine and Traditional Diet programs and other culture-based services.

The incumbent supports patient and family education, elder services, and ceremonies while maintaining the Healing Room and coordinating outreach with First Nations communities. Fluency in Yukon First Nations languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Yukon First Nations people and traditional healing methods.
• Graduation from a social service or health care program.
• Fluency in one or more Yukon First Nations languages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Traditional Medicine Program, Traditional Diet Program, and other First Nations culture-based programming offered by Yukon Hospital Corporation.
• Inform patients and families about availability of traditional foods, medicines, healing options, interpretation and Elder services.
• Care for the Healing Room and conduct First Nations ceremonies as requested; support patient care, referrals, planning and counseling.
• Contribute to the cultural component of education provided to health care providers and hospital staff.

Skills

Traditional healing methods

Interpersonal with Elders

Cultural knowledge

Education

Social service program

Job description

Cultural Programs Coordinator - First Nations Health Program - Term Full Time

Job Category: First Nation Health Programs

Requisition Number: CULTU003080

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

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 analytical 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.