Human Resources Officer

Trondek; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government is seeking a Human Resources Officer in Dawson City, Yukon. This permanent role reports to the HR Manager and focuses on recruitment support, onboarding, records management, and compliance with workplace policies.

You will help develop orientation programs, cultural awareness training for ëje -in, and contribute to employee engagement initiatives that enhance well-being and productivity.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Diploma / Certificate in HR Management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and pay and benefits.
• Experience with HR data management and HRIS systems.
• Familiarity with Labour Standards and applicable acts.
• Excellent communication and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes and ensure compliance with TH policies.
• Maintain HR records (hardcopy and electronic) and manage data integrity.
• Prepare letters of employment and assist with performance reviews.
• Develop orientation and cultural awareness training for ëje -in.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and support training processes.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Performance management

Employee relations

Pay and benefits

Labour standards

Confidentiality

Communication

HRIS

Education

HR Management diploma/certificate

Tools

HRIS

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-05-014

Human Resources Officer - Permanent

Department: Human Resources

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: May 29, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: Level 8 Step 1 ($98,026.50 annually)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the primary responsibility of this position is to: ensure technical support for recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes; oversee the maintenance of file, data and records management systems (hardcopy and electronic); assist with processing complex inquiries, writing letters of employment, processing performance reviews; and ensuring TH employee compliance with workplace policies, procedures and practices. This position provides overall records management and clerical assistance to the HR Department such as, tracking activities, updating forms, and maintaining accurate records. The position will participate in employment processes in accordance with TH policies and procedures, to ensure the timely recruitment and hiring of highly competent ëje -in. The incumbent will effectively develop and implement orientation programs and cultural awareness training for new and existing ëje -in, enabling the hiring department to meet the goals and objectives of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government. This position will support employee training processes and will lead government-wide employee engagement and appreciation initiatives that aim to encourage job satisfaction and enhance well-being and productivity within the workplace.

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 / Certificate in HR Management, Office Administration, or a similar discipline, combined with relevant certifications and experience working in the administration of human resources processes and procedures. An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge and / or experience in human resource operations / management principles and practices including: recruitment and selection, hiring and onboarding, performance management, employee relations, job analysis and evaluation, training and development, employment equity, pay and benefits management, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Relevant experience researching and analyzing information / data related to HR management.
• Relevant experience utilizing spreadsheets, databases, and data management systems to organize and summarize large amounts of detailed information.
• Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Management Systems.
• Good working knowledge of Labour Standards, including the Canada Labour Code, as well as the Federal and Yukon Human Rights Acts and related regulations.
• Must be able to communicate the importance and maintain a high level of strict confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, non-verbal (body language), presentations.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check.
• Class 5 Driver’s License and clear driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• 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.

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serveTr’ondëkHwëch’inCitizens inthe pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”