Elders Support Worker

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

Job summary

A First Nations Government in Dawson City is seeking an Elders Support Worker to implement and manage their Elders Support Program. The role involves home visits, assisting Elders with community resources, and planning social and cultural activities. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience and a post-secondary diploma in a social or health care discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, along with a solid understanding of Elder benefits. This is a term position with a supportive and community-oriented focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in providing programs and services to Elders.
• Knowledge of Elder benefits and financial assistance programs.
• Experience in conflict management and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Elders Support Program.
• Provide home visits and assistance with navigating programs.
• Liaise with family members and plan cultural activities.

Skills

Knowledge of current practices in health promotion

Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365

Experience with case management planning

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent) and post-secondary diploma

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2025-12-004

Elders Support Worker - Term

Department: Wellness

Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: December 5, 2025

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75 (Sept-May: 2pm-10:30pm; Jun-Aug: 10:30am-7pm)

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: One (1) year from start date

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

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): December 18, 2025

Reporting to the Health Programs & services Manager, the Elders Support Worker implements, manages and administers the TH Elders Support Program. Services and supports provided by the incumbent include home visits, assistance with navigating programs and services, advocating for needs, arranging travel, assisting with medical and other appointments, outings, meetings and events, addressing enquiries and concerns, providing explanations and resource information, liaising with family members, planning social, cultural and recreation activities, providing logistical support to the Elders Council, assisting with implementing strategies to manage chronic conditions and serves as a member of the Wellness case management team to ensure that Elders receive consistent, timely and quality 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.

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & 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 (or equivalent), combined with a post-secondary diploma in a social- or health care-related discipline, along with a minimum of two years of experience in providing programs, services and supports to Elders. An equivalent combination of education, training, skills and experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of current practices in health promotion, basic chronic disease prevention and management, and community health care support programs and services.

• Knowledge of Elder benefits and financial assistance programs.

• Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) TH government structures, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures, socio-economic dynamics, challenges and aspirations, basic phrases of the Hän language, and the intergenerational impact of residential schools on individuals, families and communities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), SharePoint and videoconferencing technologies.

• Experience with case management planning.

• Experience in developing presentations and facilitating workshops.

• Experience in conflict management and dispute resolution.

Assets

• Excellent planning, organizing, research, analytical and time management skills.

• Strong program and event planning, i mplementation
  and evaluation

• Experience with developing and administering strategic plans, budgets and workplans.

Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license, and willingness to obtain a Class 4 (if requested).

• Standard First Aid and Remote/Wilderness First Aid training (or willingness to obtain).

• TH101 Cultural Awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Apply online at: https://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.

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