EleV Learning Facilitator

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 59,154 - 70,422; Full time

Job summary

Yukon University invites applications for the EleV Learning Facilitator in the First Nations Initiatives unit at Ayamdigut Campus, Whitehorse. This term-role supports reconciliation, Indigenous student success, and learning from EleV program work.

The successful candidate will lead evaluation and learning activities, coordinate projects, and share outcomes through reports, presentations, and storytelling, while upholding Indigenous Data Sovereignty and OCAP principles.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Sciences, Program Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, evaluation, learning facilitation, stakeholder engagement, or community development.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous evaluation approaches, Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Yukon First Nations history, cultures, protocols, and Final Agreements.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic thinking, project management, facilitation, relationship-building, data analysis, organizational learning, and communication.
• Lived Indigenous experience or experience living and working in Indigenous communities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and learning activities.
• Facilitate reflection with partners and project teams, and share program outcomes through reports, presentations, and storytelling.
• Coordinate projects, support collaboration across the University and with external partners, and provide advice that helps ensure EleV initiatives reflect Yukon First Nations priorities, Indigenous ways of knowing, and OCAP principles.

Skills

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Indigenous knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree (Indigenous Studies / Education / Social Sciences / Program Administration)

Job description

EleV Learning Facilitator

First Nations Initiatives (FNI)

Ayamdigut Campus (Whitehorse)

Term to September 2027

Wage: $42.94 - $51.12 (Based on 75.0 hours bi-weekly)

Employment Opportunity No.: 26.65

Closing Date: August 18, 2026

The EleV Learning Advisor supports Yukon University's commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous student success by helping the EleV Program learn from its work and strengthen its impact. Reporting to the EleV Manager, this position works with Yukon First Nations, Elders, youth, community partners, and colleagues across the University to build relationships, support learning, and use evidence to improve programs and inform decision-making.

The Advisor leads evaluation and learning activities, facilitates reflection with partners and project teams, and shares program outcomes through reports, presentations, and storytelling. The role also coordinates projects, supports collaboration across the University and with external partners, and provides advice that helps ensure EleV initiatives reflect Yukon First Nations priorities, Indigenous ways of knowing, Yukon University's Reconciliation Framework, and principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and OCAP®.

The successful candidate enjoys working with people, bringing ideas together, and helping others learn from experience. They have strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills and are comfortable balancing multiple priorities while contributing to meaningful change for Indigenous learners, communities, and the broader education system.

Skills and Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Sciences, Program Administration, or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in program management, strategic planning, evaluation, learning facilitation, stakeholder engagement, or community development, preferably within Indigenous, reconciliation-focused, or community-based contexts.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous evaluation approaches, Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Yukon First Nations history, cultures, protocols, and Final Agreements.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic thinking, project management, facilitation, relationship-building, data analysis, organizational learning, and communication.
• Lived Indigenous experience or experience living and working in Indigenous communities is beneficial.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority.

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.