First Nation Education Advocate

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government seeks a First Nation Education Advocate to support youth needing academic and social-emotional assistance. The role includes classroom presence and liaison work between home and school to boost participation and outcomes.

The position may involve online study via Yukon University Moodle, under the HätrʼunohtänZho Manager, with an eligibility list potentially formed for future vacancies.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Justice or related field.
• Strong academic skills and ability to provide academic support to K-12 students.
• Knowledgeable of TH traditions, culture and values.
• Knowledge of educational, cultural and social issues affecting First Nations people.
• Experience developing, organizing and delivering programs.
• Experience with case work and administrative duties.
• Experience working with school aged children and youth in an academic setting.
• Conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for First Nations youth identified for additional academic and social-emotional wellbeing supports.
• Act as liaison between home and school to increase student participation and learning outcomes.
• Assist with curriculum completion as directed by Robert Service School and coordinate online studies via Moodle.

Skills

Strong academic skills

Knowledge of TH traditions

Knowledge of educational issues

Experience developing programs

Experience with case work

Experience with school-aged children

Conflict management

Education

Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education or related field

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-04-003

First Nation Education Advocate

Department:Education

Location: Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date:April 10, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:75

Start Date:Immediately

End Date: March 31, 2027

Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($2,806.50 bi-weekly)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Under the direction of the HätrʼunohtänZho Manager, the First Nation Education Advocate (FNEA) is responsible for providing direct support for First Nations youth who have been identified to require additional supports with their academic and social emotional wellbeing at school. The FNEA in addition to being a support in the classroom and throughout the school will also act as a liaison between home and school to increase student participation, academic outcomes and learning success. The focus of the FNEA will include but not be limited to, education and completing required curriculum as directed by Robert Service School. Studies may be completed at Yukon University through Moodle (on-line courses) with the supervision of the FNEA.

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:

• Grade 12 with certificate/diploma in Education, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Justice or other related field. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge and experience may be considered.
• Strong academic skills and the ability to provide academic support to K-12 students.
• Knowledgeable of TH traditions, culture and values.
• Knowledge of educational, cultural and social issues affecting First Nations people.
• Experience developing, organizing and delivering programs.
• Experience with case work and administrative duties.
• Experience working with school aged children and youth in an academic setting.
• Conflict management skills.
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clear driver’s abstract, willingness to obtain Class 4.
• Wilderness First Aid certification, willingness to obtain Remote First Aid.
• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

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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